by Carrie Gouldin | Apr 30, 2020 | Horsemanship Videos
Since COVID-19 has prevented SAFE volunteers from gathering for clinics and quarterly classes, Casey is bringing the classes to you! We’ll periodically post short horsemanship skill-building videos, with the hope that we’ll all be ready to rock-and-roll when things...
by Carrie Gouldin | Apr 30, 2020 | Horsemanship Videos
Since COVID-19 has prevented SAFE volunteers from gathering for clinics and quarterly classes, Casey is bringing the classes to you! We’ll periodically post short horsemanship skill-building videos, with the hope that we’ll all be ready to rock-and-roll when things...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 30, 2020 | Tilt
Here at SAFE, Dylan has mostly been working on leading and helping Tilt be less touchy about the end of the lead rope and the flag. He says she’s doing really well and she really seems to look to him for support. Today, for the first time ever, they left the paddock...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 20, 2020 | Announcement
Tremendous thanks to Caren McMillen, who interviewed Dylan and provided this write-up to help you all get to know him better! Thank you, Caren, you are one in a million! Dylan Palm became the Sunday Barn Manager at SAFE when Julien Dreher left for college. But because...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 14, 2020 | Alder
Here’s an update from Kaya, who worked with Alder while Joel Conner was in town: Alder learned a ton during this last clinic! I’m so lucky to be able to work with this smart, sweet gelding. We worked on freeing up his feet, roping, and saddling prep. Alder even...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 8, 2020 | Barb
Barb’s taking everything her foster throws at her–even a towel!–with grace.
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 3, 2020 | Valor
It’s almost inconceivable to have to write these words. We lost a horse this week — a horse that was young, strong, and full of life. A horse with a sunny personality and a friendly calm outlook on life. A horse who was just days away from finding his forever home. We...
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 31, 2020 | Quarterly Impact Statements
New Horses Intake Date: February 20, 2020 Jake (Animal Control seizure) Intake Date: February 28, 2020 Buddy and Banner (Owner Surrender) Placed Horses Cameo Mara Butters Euthanized Horses Jake Slim
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 31, 2020 | Jollie
Thank you to Casey A for this update about Jollie, who got to participate in her first Joel Conner Clinic* this month! Jollie had a fantastic week! When she arrived at SAFE she hadn’t really been halter started, and she was quite pushy, so leading her to and from...
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 28, 2020 | Anderson
Here’s an update from Anderson’s regular rider, Kaya: Since this clinic was a little unique, Anderson and I both had the opportunity to really delve into our biggest insecurities and issues. We had two round pens set up in the indoor arena and this allowed me to ride...
