New Friends: Wednesday and Marigold
As Marigold settled into her new digs at SAFE, we kept a single line of panels up between her and Wednesday to let them get to know one another over a fenceline. There is always a bit of risk involved when introducing horses, and with Marigold’s small stature and…
February Volunteer of the Month: Sam Gunnerson
Congratulations to our February Volunteer of the Month, Samantha Gunnerson! At SAFE, our 250+ volunteers are truly the heart of our community. We can really only do what we do because of our amazingly generous volunteers! This month we are celebrating a truly…
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.
Oh Tiva my Tiva
Tiva is an mature mare. An adult. That’s what someone who met her for the first time observed about her recently, and the statement did a great job of encapsulating so much of who she is as a horse. Like most adults, Tiva values clarity of communication. In work,…
Alumni Update: Gabby
Gabby the mule is absolutely thriving in Trisha’s wonderful care. The barn is impeccably maintained, the paddocks are spotless, and the wide-open pastures — complete with a track system — give the herd space to roam and truly be horses. Gabby is confident, curious,…
Companion Horse Ranger
Much of our work here at SAFE involves flexibility and the ability to pivot. A tree comes down in the night and wipes the to-do list of everything but fixing fence. A call from animal control has us playing musical paddocks to make room for new arrivals. Unexpected…
Veronica’s Sunny Days
Veronica is no stranger to our trail next door, having taken many a hand walk (and even a few rides) out on the 1.5 mile loop, but it was her first time back out this season. There were not one but two small dogs who unexpectedly rounded corners, but Veronica barely…
Alumni Update: Tess (Purty)
We received this photo form Celia to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse. Tess, now Purty, is on the left, next to her is her buddy Jack. Celia wrote, “So happy to have her here. She is the sweetest”.
Alumni Update: Zoe
Zoe is living a great life with her adopter Eric, who just built a beautiful new barn for her and her pasture mate to move into very soon. Zoe and Eric rode a bit less last year but plan to pick up a more regular riding schedule in 2026.
