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.
Alumni Update: Caramel (Carra)
Carra is absolutely thriving in her forever home with Trisha! From her early days with the Fall City 40, she has transformed from a timid, unsure mare into a confident, affectionate girl who truly enjoys her life. Trisha provides the most beautiful, impeccably…
Alumni Update: Amira
Laura shared the following update and some really cute photos! We are living our best life together, well my best life, Amira would probably rather be out on the open range back mustanging! Please see attached a couple of recent pictures where she is wearing a…
Alumni Update: Bubbles (Bella)
Bella is doing great! She and her pasture mates weathered an unusual North Carolina snowstorm the end of January just fine. Mary is recovering from surgery and hired a farm hand to care for the horses and other animals while she rehabs. She can see the horses from her…
Tucker’s Tale
It has been a while since we’ve brought a new horse into our barn, but that doesn’t mean that we haven’t been helping horses in other ways. Thanks to the hard work of our outreach team, we’ve been able to actively support horses in our community without them needing…
Alumni Update: Inky
Inky is well cared for and is doing great! He has three other horse pals also in excellent care. Inky’s best friend is a Gypsy Vanner in the paddock next to him and he is a very happy boy.
This Barbie is Adopted!
In 2019, we met this Barbie for the first time. Back then, she was a filly, running feral as part of the Fall City 40, malnourished and lacking in basic care. At SAFE, Barb got several fresh starts – halter and saddle included. During her time with us and over many…
Alvaro Wears a Saddle!
Over the last 12 years, we have saddled (or re-saddled) over 130 horses here at SAFE. As the saying goes, the Trojan Horse wasn’t saddled in a day, and the same is true for the vast majority of our herd. Each and every horse is put through their groundwork paces…
Alumni Update: Shortbread and Whisky
We caught up with Shortbread and Whisky in early March. At age 24 and 26, these two little cuties continue to live the good life with Sherrie and Richard. Sherrie ran a fence to divide their grass pasture in half, allowing them more pasture time for grazing and…
Alumni Update: Asha (Ria) and Jax (Rex)
Sandy runs the non-profit, Raven Rock Ranch, that combines her professional training as a therapist and her love of horses. She works with trauma-impacted people. Asha, now Ria, and Jax, now Rex, are such calm and wonderful horses and the kids that come through her…
