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Working with Cramer

Working with Cramer

Lexee N, who has been spending time working with Cramer, had the following to say about her time with him: Cramer is such a Handsome Man & is Making Progress!  How can you not fall in love with that face? Cramer is a very sweet gentle giant and working with him…

Welcome Ezra and Sparky!

Welcome Ezra and Sparky!

Two new equines arrived at SAFE last week, both from Animal Control seizures. Welcome Ezra and Sparky! Ezra is a very handsome grey 20 year old Arabian gelding. He can be haltered and led but has never been ridden. Ezra is a sweet guy who enjoys the finer things in…

Rest In Peace: SAFE Alum Banner

Rest In Peace: SAFE Alum Banner

It is with sad hearts that we report the passing of SAFE Alumni, Banner. Banner was a 24-year-old gelding who came to SAFE with another sweet boy, Buddy, who passed in September 2020, with Banner by his side.  On April 30th, his loving and caring adopter Casey, found…

Artie and Ruckus Return

Artie and Ruckus Return

Due to sudden life changes, Artie and Ruckus’ owner needed SAFE’s assistance in rehoming them. We commit a lifetime of safety to each and every horse who passes through our care and we picked them up this week. Artie had many fans before leaving SAFE last summer, so…

Otto Under Saddle

Otto Under Saddle

This month was the first time Otto saw a saddle (or rather, the first time he wore one – technically he’d probably seen one before then). First saddlings are always interesting. We do our best to prepare the horse before we cinch them up for the first time. Touching…

Rest in Peace: SAFE Alumni Farley

Rest in Peace: SAFE Alumni Farley

The SAFE family is saddened to report that SAFE alumni Farley, passed away yesterday.  He had been struggling to get to his feet after napping in the sunshine and when assisted, wasn’t able to stand. Dr. Schroeder from Northwest Equine was able to come out and with…

Three’s Company Forever

Three’s Company Forever

Teddi, Minnie and Coco are adopted together! When the volunteers and staff heard the murmurings of a possibility that Auntie Teddi and her two littles might get adopted together, smiles and glee spread through the barn. The three friends have been adopted together to…

Alumni Update: Razin (Now Logan)

Alumni Update: Razin (Now Logan)

Razin, now Logan, recently had a dental check-up which revealed that he is actually younger than we thought! Wouldn’t we all want that kind of news?! It was determined that he appears to be closer to 2 years old than 5.  He has been doing regular ground work with his…

Joel Conner Horsemanship Clinic
Aug 15–17
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Open House and Tack Sale
Sept 27 from 12–3pm
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March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Eleven

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Eleven

Sue C partnered up with Eleven at the March Joel Conner clinic, and had the following to say about their time together: “I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Eleven at the March 2023 Joel Conner clinic. Eleven is a lovely 24 year old Percheron cross…

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Betty

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Betty

Candi K recently worked alongside Betty in the March Joel Conner clinic, and had the following to say about their time together: “At first glance you might think Betty is big and assuming but once you look into her eyes you will see a gentle soul. At all of 5’1” I…

Hopper and Sparrow Move to SAIN

Hopper and Sparrow Move to SAIN

Hopper and Sparrow made their way to Skagit Animals in Need where they will enjoy life in their foster program (with new buddies!) until SAIN is able to find them a loving retirement home. We are very thankful to partner with SAIN to help find these boys homes and…

Artie Out on the Town

Artie Out on the Town

Given how mellow he has been under saddle thus far, we had no reason to believe that Artie would not be able to find as much comfort in his rider outside the arena as he did within it. And our hypothesis was proved correct when taking him out for the first time for a…

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Brandy

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Brandy

Carrie S participated in the March Joel Conner clinic alongside Brandy, and had the following to say about their experience together:   “I had the opportunity to work with Brandy during the groundwork portion of the Joel Conner Clinic in March of 2023. Brandy had…

2023 Q1 Impact Statement

New Horses Intake Date: Feb 28, 2023 Jacob (Returned to SAFE) Intake Date: Mar 12, 2023 Irene (Animal Control) Intake Date: Mar 29, 2023 Quincy (Returned to SAFE) Placed Horses Harley Finnigan Lady Diva Jasmine Sullivan Chloe Remmi Apollo Nutmeg Bramble Hopper Sparrow…

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