by Cathy Olson | Mar 2, 2026 | 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...
by Cathy Olson | Feb 28, 2026 | Bubbles
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...
by Lily Leitkowski | Feb 27, 2026 | Mahina
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...
by Cathy Olson | Feb 26, 2026 | Frosting
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...
by Lily Leitkowski | Feb 25, 2026 | 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,...
by Lily Leitkowski | Feb 24, 2026 | Emery, Jefa, Rella, TeSelle
Part 2: A new start The four minis are all registered and came to us with existing names. However, as part of welcoming any new horse to SAFE, we give them a new name to mark the beginning of their next chapter with us. Our handsome little stud was given the...
by Lily Leitkowski | Feb 23, 2026 | Bridgit
Bridgit is doing very well! She’s no longer on the nebulizer, and her respiration is within a healthy range. That said, when she plays hard or is pushed, her breathing rate does increase — but it settles back to normal with time. We’re not riding her yet. The...
by Cathy Olson | Feb 20, 2026 | Violet
Violet officially hit the jackpot when Lexee adopted her! With a big roomy paddock, awesome herd mates, and an indoor arena for turnout and riding and room service she’s got the ultimate life. Add in weekly adventures and tons of love from Lexee and her mom Kathleen...
by Beck Wren | Feb 19, 2026 | Operations Council
Marcia Houdek Jimenez has always had a special connection to the animal world. She began her journey with horses with her first riding lesson at age eight, rode hunter growing up, and moved into the eventing community when her daughters also fell in love with horses...
by Cathy Olson | Feb 18, 2026 | Sophie
Sophie and her adopter, Julie, have been doing well. They have been participating in Joel Conner and Buck Brannaman clinics and have signed up to do more in 2026.
