by Terry Phelps | May 22, 2025 | Pepper
Miss Pepper recently returned to SAFE after a routine alumni check revealed she was no longer being ridden regularly. She was living in a paddock with two other mares, receiving good care, consistent feeding, and companionship from both horses and humans. Overall, she...
by Cathy Olson | May 22, 2025 | Kelly
We recently received an update on Kelly from Dr. Heather and Laura: Kelly came to Steven’s animal sanctuary in 2023, when she needed a retirement home. She was a SAFE favorite for her gentle spirit, but she was older and struggled with lameness and some hoof and...
by Lily Leitkowski | May 21, 2025 | Deja Vu, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
Meghan N worked alongside Deja Vu in the May Joel Conner groundwork Clinic, and has the following to say about her experience: “Over the past three days, Deja and I had the opportunity to learn and grow together during the Joel Conner Clinic. This mare is incredibly...
by Bonnie Hammond | May 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Adoption – Virtual Site Assessment Name of horse to be adopted:Applicant Name First Last Address where horse will be housed Street Address City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of...
by Lily Leitkowski | May 20, 2025 | Alvaro
Alvaro has been brushing up on his soccer skills since he learned the World Cup is coming to Seattle next year....
by Bonnie Hammond | May 19, 2025 | Nadia, Rescue Stories
Nadia’s backstory as a rescue horse is harrowing, and it’s pretty fair to say that it’s lucky she made it to SAFE alive. She was part of a huge Animal Control seizure back in 2010 involving 18 equines and 55 canines, who were discovered living in filthy conditions. At...
by Lily Leitkowski | May 19, 2025 | Poppy
Casey A has been working and riding Poppy since her earliest days under saddle, and has helped her grow into a confident and level-headed partner. At the most recent Joe Conner clinic, Casey took her out for a little spin in the outdoor arena amongst the groundwork...
by Lily Leitkowski | May 17, 2025 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Ranger
Lexee N has been (re)starting Ranger under saddle, and says the following about their experience together at the recent Joel Conner Clinic: “The more we ride Ranger, the more we learn about his history. This clinic has brought us to a pretty strong opinion that Ranger...
by Lily Leitkowski | May 15, 2025 | Tiva
Lily has been working with Tiva, and talks about one of the many reasons why she loves her — apart from her impeccable comedic timing, that is....
by Lily Leitkowski | May 14, 2025 | SAFE in the News
Bonnie got up early this morning to chat with our friends from the Horses in the Morning podcast about the Valentine Herd, including its newest member, Paloma! Have a listen here! The SAFE segment starts around the 13 minute mark.
