by Terry Phelps | Nov 24, 2018 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Lacey
Lacey is making great strides in her riding work and improving immensely with Kaya’s consistent care. We recently took Lacey out on a trail ride. She had a good amount of energy and life out on the trails. She was brave and attentive to Kaya. She did feed a bit off...
by Terry Phelps | Nov 24, 2018 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Teddi
Teddi continues to gentle and get softer with work. The great work Phoebe is doing with her is helping her relax around people and handle more situations. Here is an update from Phoebe on Teddi and her work at the last Joel Conner clinic. I’m fortunate to be able to...
by Bonnie Hammond | Nov 20, 2018 | Announcement, Asha, Luna, Mina, Nova, Pippi, Rae
Why are there foals at SAFE right now? Because this year, we rescued three mares who were pregnant. We have not changed our stance against breeding, nor did we have anything whatsoever to do with the breeding of these mares. One of the three mares, Asha, came...
by Terry Phelps | Nov 20, 2018 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Star
Scott has been working hard to help Star become a better citizen and better for people to handle. This old gelding has a lot of pushy behavior that is steadily becoming manageable. Due to his age, we have retired Star and have made him available as a companion. The...
by Bonnie Hammond | Nov 15, 2018 | Amira
Amira is a 14 year old mare who was surrendered to SAFE after her owner abandoned her and another horse on a property that could no longer house horses. Amira’s 27 year old companion was starved and had to be humanely euthanized. Amira fared better but she still shows...
by Melinda Couvillion | Nov 15, 2018 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Sage
Melinda C worked with Sage during the recent Joel Conner clinic: I had the opportunity to work with Sage for a groundwork session during this Joel Conner clinic. Prior to this weekend, I had only done groundwork with her a few times when she first arrived at SAFE. She...
by Melinda Couvillion | Nov 15, 2018 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Nashville
I worked with Nashville for all 3 days of this recent Joel Conner clinic. Every time I ride this horse I like her more and more! During the groundwork portion I focused on getting her to have a better expression. She often pins her ears when asked to do something and...
by Terry Phelps | Nov 15, 2018 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Sienna
Horsemanship volunteer Kaya took Sienna into last week’s Joel Conner clinic. Here is what she had to say about their work together: This clinic was my first time ever working with Sienna! She did so great and I learned so much. There were a couple of moments when...
by Bonnie Hammond | Nov 10, 2018 | Luna, Nova
Jessica Farren took these lovely photos of Luna and her filly Nova. The two spend most of each day outside on the grass where Nova loves to run and run and...
by Bonnie Hammond | Nov 10, 2018 | Mina, Rae
Jessica Farren took these lovely photos of Mina and Rae enjoying the great outdoors. The mares and their fillies spend each day outdoors on the...
