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.
by Lily Leitkowski | May 13, 2025 | Barb
It’s Barb(ie)‘s world, and we’re just living in it! This little mare is full of big personality. She is adventurous, spunky, and brave. Batteries not included — or needed, she’s powered by hay!...
by Lily Leitkowski | May 12, 2025 | Frida, Paloma
On May 9th, just as the clock rolled over, at 12:31AM, Frida welcomed her filly, Paloma Isabel into the world. Her birth was fast and without complications. We were then waiting for the 1–2‑3 guidelines: standing within one hour, nursing within two, and the...
by Lily Leitkowski | May 10, 2025 | SAFE at Home Stories
As part of our ‘SAFE at Home’ program, we offer up gelding vouchers, sponsored by the Summerlee Foundation. These vouchers allow for horse owners who would otherwise find it cost prohibitive to geld their stallions to do just that. Below are several recent success...
by Lily Leitkowski | May 9, 2025 | Venturo, Wednesday
Wednesday is raising her colt out at foster, where the daily grind looks like this. Oh, to be a young horse with the zoomies!
by Lily Leitkowski | May 9, 2025 | Arionna
This big-hearted mare has become comfortable with grooming, vet visits, and farrier care. She loves coming into her stall each night for dinner. In addition to all-day turnout in her paddock, a few times a week she gets to let loose and play in the arena. She’s an...
