by Cathy Olson | May 20, 2026 | Arrow
Arrow is doing very well. Penni and Arrow enjoy spending time together and riding when the weather allows.
by Lily Leitkowski | May 20, 2026 | Tucker
It has been a while since we’ve brought a new horse into our barn, but that doesn’t mean that we haven’t been helping horses in other ways. Thanks to the hard work of our outreach team, we’ve been able to actively support horses in our community without them needing...
by Cathy Olson | May 18, 2026 | Inky
Inky is well cared for and is doing great! He has three other horse pals also in excellent care. Inky’s best friend is a Gypsy Vanner in the paddock next to him and he is a very happy boy.
by Lily Leitkowski | May 18, 2026 | Barb
In 2019, we met this Barbie for the first time. Back then, she was a filly, running feral as part of the Fall City 40, malnourished and lacking in basic care. At SAFE, Barb got several fresh starts – halter and saddle included. During her time with us and over many...
by Lily Leitkowski | May 13, 2026 | Alvaro
Over the last 12 years, we have saddled (or re-saddled) over 130 horses here at SAFE. As the saying goes, the Trojan Horse wasn’t saddled in a day, and the same is true for the vast majority of our herd. Each and every horse is put through their groundwork paces...
by Cathy Olson | May 12, 2026 | Shortbread, Whisky
We caught up with Shortbread and Whisky in early March. At age 24 and 26, these two little cuties continue to live the good life with Sherrie and Richard. Sherrie ran a fence to divide their grass pasture in half, allowing them more pasture time for grazing and...
by Cathy Olson | May 10, 2026 | Asha, Jax
Sandy runs the non-profit, Raven Rock Ranch, that combines her professional training as a therapist and her love of horses. She works with trauma-impacted people. Asha, now Ria, and Jax, now Rex, are such calm and wonderful horses and the kids that come through her...
by Cathy Olson | May 8, 2026 | Angel, Renee, Sebastian
Here’s what is happening with these three SAFE alumni friends. Rene is looking good and she is still the boss mare. Angel looks„„like Angel, really getting up in years. She has become the hostess for any new equines on the property and hangs out near them while...
by Cathy Olson | May 7, 2026 | Heidi
Heidi is healthy and happy and it’s obvious that Kristina gives her the best of care. She looks great for her age and has the prettiest hooves!
by Beck Wren | May 1, 2026 | Volunteers of the Month
Congratulations to our May Volunteer of the Month, Larry Jaffy! At SAFE, our volunteers are truly the heart of our community. We can really only do what we do because of our amazing and generous volunteers! This month we are celebrating Larry Jaffy. Larry is an...