by Melinda Couvillion | Oct 30, 2019 | Valor
We recently had radiographs done of Valor’s right hind pastern, the one that showed a potential issue on the bone scan last month. Our main concern was that there might be a bone chip in there, so clean X‑rays were a relief. With this knowledge, we formulated a new...
by Melinda Couvillion | Oct 30, 2019 | Zoe
Zoe had a lameness exam with Dr. Fleck a few weeks ago. She was positive in flexion tests on the left hind upper limb and had a referred lameness (a gait abnormality that appears as lameness but is a result of pain in another limb) in the right front. It’s likely a...
by Terry Phelps | Oct 25, 2019 | Mina
Mina did a fantastic job settling into work under saddle with Donohue Horsemanship in Banks, Oregon. She was an uncomplicated start with a lot of try and acceptance. She has a great future ahead of her and we are happy to accept applications for her adoption. She has...
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 24, 2019 | Rescue Stories, Rowan
Just over a week ago, we took in a timid, lonely, emaciated mare with no name. A day later, she had a new outlook on life: she had a new name, a comfy bed, high quality food, veterinary care, and people who loved her, who were more than ready to be part of the amazing...
by Terry Phelps | Oct 22, 2019 | Mina
Mina has been a star for her first rides in training with Nick Donohue. She was a bit lazy to begin with but once she found her zoom zoom, she has been an uncomplicated and a happy mare. With her big body and sweet nature, this girl will get along with many types of...
by Terry Phelps | Oct 22, 2019 | Luna
Luna has done very well in training with Nick Donohue. She didn’t have too much trouble with saddling but required a bit of groundwork before riding. Once she accepted the new tack and a rider, things progressed nicely. She has three nice gaits and is maturing to be a...
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 22, 2019 | Past SAFE Events
Join us at The Painted Palace in Redmond for the 4th Annual Paint & Sip Fundraiser! It’s an afternoon of painting for ponies! Enjoy a glass of wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage, snacks, and some great company as you are guided through the process of producing...
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 21, 2019 | Rhythm
A long long time ago, when Hillary H was 14 years old, her mom adopted a horse named Rhythm from a rescue called SAFE. Hillary is now 21, and Rhythm’s adoption has been officially transferred to her. Here’s what Hillary had to say about this: “Roughly 10...
by Terry Phelps | Oct 18, 2019 | Farley
New horse Farley arrived from animal control custody on 10/8. He’s a 25-year-old breeding stock paint gelding who stands 15.2hh and currently weighs about 1000 pounds. He’s now at a BCS of about 3.5 but still needs to gain 100 pounds or so. He has thrush in all four...
by Terry Phelps | Oct 18, 2019 | Mara
New horse Mara arrived at SAFE from Animal Control on 10/8. She is a 30-something year old Shetland pony who currently weighs about 450# and stands 10.2hh. She needs to gain about 50 pounds. Mara got a dental, bloodwork, and vaccines through animal control prior to...
