Alumni Update: Mesquite
Mesquite’s adopter Cory recently shared some thoughts on their relationship: Mesquite is ALL ARAB! A hot, opinionated, so extremely soft, Velcro, one-person horse. I love him more than anyone can know. I met and adopted him from SAFE as my friend when he was 11.…
Alumni Update: Remy
A SAFE Alumni volunteer recently visited with Remy and his adopter Jessica. Remy has been doing well. He and Soldier are companions together in hilly acreage, stalled briefly for grain; otherwise, live outside all summer. Stall will be available as needed when weather…
Sienna Under the Rainbow
As far as “things you’d hope to find under a rainbow” go, Sienna is right up there with a pot of gold. This mare is certainly a treasure! As SAFE’s current longest resident, Sienna is approaching 8 years with us. “From Feral to Friend” could be the title of her…
October Volunteer of the Month: Liz Olver
Congratulations to our October Volunteer of the Month, Liz Olver! SAFE can really only do what we do because of our amazingly generous volunteers! Liz has shown incredible dedication in a variety of areas here at SAFE. In addition to her Tuesday crew, she volunteers…
Mabel on the Move
Mabel went on her first walk outside the arena walls the other day, accompanied by Poppy, who was more than happy to show her around. Mabel has limited vision in her left eye, but you’d never know with how confidently she handles new experiences such as this. Mabel is…
Alumni Update: Stella
Stella spends the school year at Carrol College engaged in equine emotional therapy and horsemanship. Bethany does endurance rides with her in the spring. Stella’s nickname at the college is the “Sports Car”, with all the bells and whistles. And she lets the rider…
Mornings at SAFE
What makes a morning at SAFE? In the early hours before our volunteers arrive, our barn staff get all the horses fed and ready to start their days! Check out a sample of what a typical morning looks like below. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/B5OrQNUYJDM
Alumni Update: Tilt (Korra)
Julie shared a milestone for Korra on August 18th: Another milestone for little Korra. We hauled out to new trails to ride with our farrier and her partner. Korra is TINY compared to the other horses on the ride so we did a whole lotta trotting to keep up. She was a…
Alumni Update: Heidi
Heidi’s adopter, Kristina, posted an update on October 10th: Heidi was rescued by safe in 2007. We’ll be celebrating 18 years together this November. She always cracks me up because she pretends to be independent and acts like she doesn’t want attention, but as soon…
December Volunteer of the Month: Amy Delachica
Congratulations to our December Volunteer of the Month, Amy Delachica! At SAFE, our volunteers are truly the heart of our community. We can really only do what we do because of our amazingly generous volunteers! This month we are celebrating Amy Delachica. Amy has…
Alumni Update: Freya
Freya’s Report (from her perspective and that’s the only way per Freya) Greetings my dear SAFE subjects, I know it has been a while, but I simply have had too full of a schedule to write. In addition, my hoof typewriter broke, and my servant has claimed she has no…
Mirana is adopted!
When Cal’s owner needed urgent help finding him a new home, SAFE stepped in to assist. The perfect home quickly emerged: lush green fields, a picture-perfect red barn, and a wonderful family ready to welcome Cal as their new horse. There was just one catch—they needed…
Alumni Update: Tasara
Sherri and Tasara are doing very well together. Tasara is as content and happy as can be and gets lots of attention throughout the day. She loves her large barn area that she can go in and out at will into her very large open paddock. Tasara shares the barn with four…
Alumni Update: Mac
Here is an update from Mac’s adopter Jerre from late this summer: Our biggest success has been a deep dive into positive reinforcement and collaborative care. I give Mac the option to refuse any contact, haltering, fly mask, etc., while encouraging participation with…
