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Hazel’s New Home

Hazel’s New Home

Terry recently dropped off Hazel at her new home. Here is what Terry had to say: “Jackie and I were so blessed to be there the day Hazel was picked up and today we got to help settle her in to her new home at Hooved Animal Rescue of Thurston County. She truly has come…

Piper is Adopted!

Piper is Adopted!

We are excited to tell you all that our baby Piper is returning to her wonderful foster mom, Talia, but this time it is for KEEPS! Yep, you heard it right, Piper is ADOPTED! Talia fell in love with Piper two years ago when she opened her herd and heart for Piper to…

Who’s your Valentine?

Who’s your Valentine?

This week was the first time Terry worked with Valentine in the round pen. She doesn’t appear to have had much formal training and she is very sticky getting her to get on her hind and change directions off the halter lead. She is especially stuck in her right hind.…

Quincy Gets His Hair Did

Quincy Gets His Hair Did

  This was Terry’s third time working with Quincy. He is very reactive and afraid of human contact. At a few points during his groundwork session, he leaned into the touch and his eye become very soft. Hopefully with patience and time we will help him over his…

Greetings from Gig Harbor!

Greetings from Gig Harbor!

Pepper and Tilt have been spending time in Gig Harbor with a wonderful foster family. Lisa Garr, one of our volunteer riders, lives in Gig Harbor and stops by the foster family’s home to work with the two mares. Here’s what she recently had to say about their…

Alumni Update: Glory

Alumni Update: Glory

Here are some photos that Glory’s adopter, Melissa, recently shared with us.

Alumni Update: Baxter

Alumni Update: Baxter

Baxter is living a well loved life on 5 acres with a 20 year old gelding as a best buddy. Here are some photo’s that Baxter’s adopter, Mandy, recently shared with us.

No Expectations

No Expectations

One thing I love about SAFE is that we have no expectations or deadlines that our horses have to fulfill for us. We accept them as individuals and recognize that one size doesn’t fit all. As we got to know the Fall City 40 horses better, we found there were many…

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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Alumni Update: Luna

Alumni Update: Luna

Beautiful Luna is now living in Northern California with her new person, Reegan.  They both are settling in together very well with one another and working hard, preparing for an upcoming dressage clinic.  Reegan and her mom, Doreen absolutely love her so much! She is…

Joel Conner Clinic: Echo

Joel Conner Clinic: Echo

Echo has gotten right back into the swing of things! After a couple initial restarting rides, Echo is now riding just like she was before she left. She participated in both the groundwork and the riding class in the recent Joel Conner clinic and did phenomenally! We…

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…

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