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March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Bandit

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Bandit 

Kirsten L has been working with Bandit for well over a year now, and has the following to say about their time spent together during the March Joel Conner clinic: ā€œIn working with Bandit at our 6th Clinic together, the saying ā€˜one step at a timeā€™ rings true. This 27-ā€¦

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Alumni Update: Betty & Eleven

Alumni Update: Betty & Eleven 

A SAFE alumni volunteer recently checked in with Betty and Eleven and their adopter, Cindee. Cindee admits these lovely mares are quite spoiled and are living the life every horse dreams of ā€” plenty of running space, a heated stall in winter (Cindeeā€™s husband wantsā€¦

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April Volunteer of the Month: Laia Solsona-Holmes

April Volunteer of the Month: Laia Solsona-Holmes 

Congratulations to our April Volunteer of the Month, Laia Solsona-Holmes! We are incredibly fortunate to have had Laia join SAFE way back in September of 2021. Since then, she has been a standout member of the Thursday AM chore team, consistently demonstrating herā€¦

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Rest in Peace, Lancelot

Rest in Peace, Lancelot 

Every once in a while, we are reminded of just how delicate horses actually are. While announcing the loss of one of our herd is never easy, this one is a bit more painful than most. During his first saddling, in a freak accident, Lance broke his leg. While a brokenā€¦

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Alumni Update: Piper

Alumni Update: Piper 

Piperā€™s adopter, Talia, recently provided an update. Itā€™s been a long time since I gave a Piper update! Weā€™re all trying to get in shape for spring with hikes up the big hill. The Arabian (Nova) led the way, and Piper and I did just a little huffing and puffing behindā€¦

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March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Edward

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Edward 

Kaya M has been riding Edward as of late, and the two of them participated in the March Joel Conner clinic together. Hereā€™s what Kaya has to say about their time: ā€œEdward and I had a little set back a couple months ago in the process of getting more life and have beenā€¦

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March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Theo

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Theo 

As a young guy just starting out in our training program, the goal for Theo is to keep things light. Weā€™re working to develop his balance and strengthen his confidence while wearing the saddle. Theo continues to get softer and is showing great improvement withā€¦

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Snohomish Animal Control Officer Training

Snohomish Animal Control Officer Training 

This past week, SAFE hosted two of Snohomish County Animal Controlā€™s newest officers, Sarah Weaver and Ashlynn Trujillo for a day of hands-on education. Even for those with knowledge of horses, encountering an unknown horse in the field presents its challenges andā€¦

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Open House and Tack Sale
April 27 from 12ā€“3pm
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Joel Conner Horsemanship Clinic
May 3ā€“5
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Bingo at the Barn!
June 1 from 1ā€“4 pm
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Alumni Update: River

Alumni Update: River 

SAFE Volunteer Debbie M recently visited with SAFE Alum, River; his humans, Wendy and David Z; and ā€œbig sisterā€, Ameli, at their beautiful 5ā€‘acre property in Snohomish.  River arrived at SAFE in December 2012, along with two herd mates as part of an owner surrenderā€¦

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March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Artie

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Artie 

Kirsten L has been riding Artie for several months, and brought him in to the March Joel Conner clinic. Here is her report on the experience: ā€œMr. Artie Shaw is quite the gentleman! This was my first riding clinic with Joel and Artie was incredibly patient with myā€¦

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March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Bandit

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Bandit 

Kirsten L has been working with Bandit for well over a year now, and has the following to say about their time spent together during the March Joel Conner clinic: ā€œIn working with Bandit at our 6th Clinic together, the saying ā€˜one step at a timeā€™ rings true. This 27-ā€¦

read more
Alumni Update: Betty & Eleven

Alumni Update: Betty & Eleven 

A SAFE alumni volunteer recently checked in with Betty and Eleven and their adopter, Cindee. Cindee admits these lovely mares are quite spoiled and are living the life every horse dreams of ā€” plenty of running space, a heated stall in winter (Cindeeā€™s husband wantsā€¦

read more
April Volunteer of the Month: Laia Solsona-Holmes

April Volunteer of the Month: Laia Solsona-Holmes 

Congratulations to our April Volunteer of the Month, Laia Solsona-Holmes! We are incredibly fortunate to have had Laia join SAFE way back in September of 2021. Since then, she has been a standout member of the Thursday AM chore team, consistently demonstrating herā€¦

read more
Rest in Peace, Lancelot

Rest in Peace, Lancelot 

Every once in a while, we are reminded of just how delicate horses actually are. While announcing the loss of one of our herd is never easy, this one is a bit more painful than most. During his first saddling, in a freak accident, Lance broke his leg. While a brokenā€¦

read more

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