May Joel Conner Clinic Report: Ranger
Beck Wren brought Ranger into the groundwork portion of the May Joel Conner horsemanship clinic. Here’s what he shared about the experience: “Ranger didn’t learn very much during the groundwork portion of May’s Joel Conner clinic here at Safe Harbor Stables, but I…
Alumni Update: Ciara and Inula
Ciara and Inula are both doing well, living a nice life with their pasture mate, CJ, and adopter, Eric. Patience is required to halter Inula for trimming or vet check-ups, but Eric wins her over with his gentle ways. He loves all his animals and knows them as…
Wednesday Wears a Saddle
Wednesday’s first saddling at SAFE was a mellow affair. Wednesday herself is a pretty mellow gal, so it was perhaps not too big of a surprise, but still a very pleasant reality for us. We will continue to work Wednesday on the ground to prepare her for her first…
Alumni Update: Moshi (Moxie)
Moxie is now about 9 years old and doing fantastic. She continues to flourish and has really gotten into a groove in Alabama. She is very vocal, greeting everyone coming into the barn with a whinny and letting the other horses know she HAS MOXIE! Elle has started…
Brownie is Adopted!
Sweet news: Brownie has found a home! Tom came to SAFE looking for a horse he could grow and learn alongside, and met Brownie, who fit his bill to a T. The two hit it off, with Tom visiting the handsome pinto several times so they could really get a feel for one…
Alumni Update: Boone (Mr. Fezziwig)
Boone (now Mr. Fezziwig’s) adopter, Wendy, sent us a couple of very cute photos in March.
Alumni Update: Jupiter (Apollo)
Here are a couple of recent photos of Jupiter, now Apollo, and Marissa.
Alumni Update: Otto
Gabby provided an update on Otto this spring: Otto is blossoming. He’s been doing a lot of travel with me to barrel races and friends’ houses for more exposure and riding opportunities through this very wet winter. He loves getting out and being social! He has regular…
Alumni Update: Rusty
Rusty is happy and healthy at age 26!
Buck Brannaman Clinic Report: Harissa
Recently we embarked on an 8 horse journey over to Ellensburg for the Buck Brannaman clinic. Annika brought Harissa into the morning Foundations class, and has the following to say about their experience together: “I had the privilege of taking Harissa into the…
Alumni Update: Aiden (Copper)
Copper is doing great! He is happy, healthy and enjoying his girl Maeve! They are competing in WAHSET (Washington High School Equestrian Team). Maeve loves how Copper is such a sweet and willing partner.
July Volunteer of the Month: Brian Brubaker
At SAFE, our volunteers are truly the heart of our community. We can only do what we do because of their incredible generosity! This month, we’re celebrating Brian Brubaker. Brian began volunteering on a Saturday AM chore shift in 2025 and became a shift lead in 2026.…
Buck Brannaman Clinic Report: Edward
Recently we embarked on an 8 horse journey over to Ellensburg for the Buck Brannaman clinic. Candi K brought Edward into the morning Foundations class, and has the following to say about their experience together: “Taking Edward to the Buck Brannaman Horsemanship…
The Ooies Come to SAFE
Obviously, we are a horse property first and foremost. But can you even call yourself a barn if you don’t have a barn cat or two? Or three? Our tuxedo trio of brothers Huey, Dewey, and Louie have been with us since kittenhood. They grew up at our old location, and…
