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Volunteer of the Month: Josie Weiss

Volunteer of the Month: Josie Weiss

How and when did you first get involved with horses? I owned my first horse when I was six years old — a Pony of America (POA) named Fiesta.  That same year, my mom, sister and I moved into a house on a property whose owners boarded horses.  I was responsible for…

Fundraiser for Razin

Fundraiser for Razin

Razin has been with SAFE for over a month and recently has been diagnosed as a cryptorchid, which means that he needs a more complicated procedure in order for him to be gelded. While a little more invasive than a typical gelding, this procedure will cost SAFE between…

The Three Little Horses

The Three Little Horses

Razin, Sundae, and Breve have been doing wonderfully at SAFE. All three have progressed greatly and are learning what it is like to be loved and to have human friends. Their haltering skills are continuously improving, and they even did well for their first farrier…

Cyrus Is On The Mend

Cyrus Is On The Mend

Cyrus has come such a long way since he first arrived at SAFE, and soon he hopes to be making friends with a few other SAFE geldings. Before he gets the chance to spend the day with the other boys, he is working on recovering from a minor injury he received on January…

Beauty in the Big Arena!

Beauty in the Big Arena!

This is Beauty’s second time riding at SAFE outside of the round pen. She is coming down off a feel nicely, learning to soften through one rein stops and building trust with her rider. She can be fairly “gate sour” and she would prefer to be ridden alongside another…

Meet Marianna Clair, SAFE’s new Development Director!

Meet Marianna Clair, SAFE’s new Development Director!

We have a brand new SAFE staff member to introduce to everyone: Marianna Clair, who joined SAFE last week as our Development Director. Marianna will be taking over responsibility for fundraising efforts at SAFE, as well as planning and executing events, and developing…

Flynn’s First Ride at SAFE!

Flynn’s First Ride at SAFE!

This was the first time we saddled Flynn, bumped him up to the fence, and mounted him for a ride. He did extremely well and felt like a “been there done that” pony! We have only had him at SAFE for 2 months and most of the time has been spent recovering from his eye…

Heart of the Horse
July 19 from 5–10pm
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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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The SAFE 2021 Annual Report is now available!

The SAFE 2021 Annual Report is now available!

The 2021 SAFE Annual Report has finally been completed! In each of the last 10 years, SAFE has released an annual report to recognize our donors, share success stories, review our financials, and provide an overview of some of the year’s accomplishments and…

Alumni Update: Bubbles

Alumni Update: Bubbles

Bubbles, now named Bella, is doing awesome! She absolutely loves trail riding and really enjoys hanging out and horsing around with her brother rescues, Thunder and Jax.  Bella recently got a gold star on her annual vet exam! [gallery columns=“2” size=“large”…

Training Update: Otto on the Fence

Training Update: Otto on the Fence

As part of a well-rounded education, our horses are put through paces that include more than just learning to wear a saddle. A class they must take and pass is learning to bump up to the rail. This serves several purposes, including but not limited to: learning to…

Alumni Update: Teddi, Coco and Minnie

Alumni Update: Teddi, Coco and Minnie

Pure cuteness of “Aunt” Teddi, Coco and Minnie!  Such a wonderful success story! “All is well in Lakebay!! The weather is warming up and I imagine that feels good for them after all the rain!! They sure love being out in the pasture on the weekends!! The Littles are…

Artie’s Second Chapter

Artie’s Second Chapter

When a horse leaves SAFE for its new home, we hope that there is a ‘forever’ tacked in front, but this is not always the case. But our commitment to a SAFE horse is lifelong, and when Artie needed to return to us, we welcomed him back with open arms.   Artie had…

June Volunteer of the Month: Andrea Leger!

June Volunteer of the Month: Andrea Leger!

Congratulations to our June Volunteer of the Month, Andrea Leger! Andrea has volunteered on both the Wednesday and Thursday PM shift for over a year and a half and also helps with grain baggies and Barn Assisting on Wednesday PM. She is always willing to jump in with…

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