Alumni Update: Tess (Purty)
We received this photo form Celia to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse. Tess, now Purty, is on the left, next to her is her buddy Jack. Celia wrote, “So happy to have her here. She is the sweetest”.
Alumni Update: Zoe
Zoe is living a great life with her adopter Eric, who just built a beautiful new barn for her and her pasture mate to move into very soon. Zoe and Eric rode a bit less last year but plan to pick up a more regular riding schedule in 2026.
Alumni Update: Caramel (Carra)
Carra is absolutely thriving in her forever home with Trisha! From her early days with the Fall City 40, she has transformed from a timid, unsure mare into a confident, affectionate girl who truly enjoys her life. Trisha provides the most beautiful, impeccably…
Alumni Update: Amira
Laura shared the following update and some really cute photos! We are living our best life together, well my best life, Amira would probably rather be out on the open range back mustanging! Please see attached a couple of recent pictures where she is wearing a…
Alumni Update: Bubbles (Bella)
Bella is doing great! She and her pasture mates weathered an unusual North Carolina snowstorm the end of January just fine. Mary is recovering from surgery and hired a farm hand to care for the horses and other animals while she rehabs. She can see the horses from her…
Mahina on the Trails
With the recent blessing of a few dry, clear days, we’ve made it a point to take advantage of mother nature’s good nature and get outside. Mahina took her first (hand) walk down the trail the other day, and conquered branch and bramble with a great deal of bravery…
Alumni Update: Frosting (Shawnee)
Frosting, now Shawnee, has a beautiful, peaceful home and is very content there and loves her pasture mate, Raven. Ann said she currently just trail rides with Shawnee but will introduce her to cattle in the spring. Shawnee is an amazing horse and Ann said her only…
Happy First Birthday, Venturo!
One year ago today, Venturo was born. We want to wish the happiest of first birthdays to our sweet, silly guy! Vinnie has made quite the transformation in his first lap around the sun, metamorphosing from a BAY-bee into a striking grey. He is a kind, curious boy, not…
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: Freya
Freya’s adopter, Manuela, provided us an update in April. Freya is now 35 years old. As of last month (March) she has entered hospice care due to her arthritis and degradation, especially of her right front foot. She seems to feel very well these days despite the…
