Mirana is adopted!
When Cal’s owner needed urgent help finding him a new home, SAFE stepped in to assist. The perfect home quickly emerged: lush green fields, a picture-perfect red barn, and a wonderful family ready to welcome Cal as their new horse. There was just one catch—they needed…
Alumni Update: Tasara
Sherri and Tasara are doing very well together. Tasara is as content and happy as can be and gets lots of attention throughout the day. She loves her large barn area that she can go in and out at will into her very large open paddock. Tasara shares the barn with four…
Alumni Update: Mac
Here is an update from Mac’s adopter Jerre from late this summer: Our biggest success has been a deep dive into positive reinforcement and collaborative care. I give Mac the option to refuse any contact, haltering, fly mask, etc., while encouraging participation with…
October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Barb
Annika rode Barb in the October Joel clinic, and has the following to say about their experience together: “Participating in the October Joel Conner clinic with Barb was a lesson in presence, patience, and partnership. Barb is a small horse with a big…
Brandit Forever
We have been struggling with Brandy and Bandit’s quality of life for some time now. Over the past two years, both mares have faced challenges that have required us to closely monitor their comfort and happiness. At the beginning of November, Brandy’s condition…
Alumni Update: Opal (Bella)
Opal’s adopter Lyn recently provided a quick update and photos of Opal (Bella). Right now we are working through a Cushings diagnosis and trying to get dosage right. But we still have fun walking around the property and getting a little grazing time in.
October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Brownie
Lexee N, who has been working and riding Brownie, brought him into the October Joel Conner clinic for his first riding clinic. Here’s her report on how it went: “Oh Mr. Brownie! This guy has come so far in such a short time and impresses me every day. This…
Alumni Update: Pippi
Pippi and her 14-year-old human, Taryn, are doing well and take riding and jumping lessons together. They did their first horse trials in August and competed in their first novice schooling event in October.
Poppy is Adopted!
We are thrilled to announce that Poppy has been adopted! Poppy was the last of our ‘Graham 27’ horses to find a home, leaving almost exactly three years since she first arrived at SAFE. Poppy came to us unstarted, with some challenging spots (her nickname of ‘PAW-ppy’…
Edward Back at SAFE
As part of our commitment to a lifetime of safety, we are here to support our alumni horses and their owners whenever needed. It is with sadness and a very heavy heart that Edward’s adopter has asked us to welcome him back to SAFE. Shortly after adopting him, she…
Alumni Update: Misty
Sarah is still taking riding lessons with Misty. Misty is also used as a lesson horse by two girls that ride her consistently. Misty is adored by everyone that comes in contact with her. She is such a wonderful horse and has a great temperament.
Alumni Update: Po & Ladigo — BFFs
Po and Ladigo, in addition to being near twins in appearance, are also inseparable. Po, who was always playing second fiddle to the large and in charge Bridgit, has found his voice with his new buddy, and is the head mini in charge! He is coming out of his shell more…
Sienna is Adopted!
We are thrilled to share that after 8 years at SAFE, our sweet Sienna has found a family to call her own! Debbie and Peter reached out shortly after the heartbreaking loss of their beloved SAFE alum, Pomme. Despite their dedicated care, Cushing’s eventually took its…
Alumni Update: Stevie (Chinook)
Diana and Stevie, now Chinook, go riding four times a week. They ride indoors and outdoors plus trailer out once a week. They also participate in equitation clinics.
