by Terry Phelps | Apr 25, 2017 | Dyna
For the past few months, we have been slowly getting Dyna into riding shape. SAFE volunteer Jane has been doing groundwork and trot poles help her gain some stamina and balance without having to carry a rider. Three weeks ago, I started riding her and slowly have...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 23, 2017 | Past SAFE Events
WHEN: Sunday April 23, 2017 — Noon to 3pm WHERE: Safe Harbor Stables in Redmond WHO WE NEED: You!!! COST: FREE to everyone!!! WHAT IS “HELP A HORSE DAY”? Help a Horse Day is a nationwide competition sponsored by the ASPCA. Equine rescues and sanctuaries...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 21, 2017 | SAFE in the News
Redmond Rescue Organization Fighting to Save Equestrian Lives Originally published April 21, 2017 By Kim Shepard, Redmond Reporter Click here to view story on the My Northwest website When local animal rescue agencies find puppy mills it can fill up most of a...
by Terry Phelps | Apr 17, 2017 | Bridgit, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
Here is a letter from Ian about his time getting to know Bridgit and working with her in the Joel Conner clinic. Ian is a wonderful horseman and a absolute joy to have volunteering at SAFE. I am very happy that he enjoys working with this very sweet mare!...
by Terry Phelps | Apr 17, 2017 | Rosie
At SAFE, we realize that our horses have many different gifts to share. As we learn about who they are and what they are capable of, we find that their future may not be as a “riding” horse. Dear Rosie has had a lot of miles on her in the past and from what we can...
by Terry Phelps | Apr 17, 2017 | Ben
Here is a wonderful training update from Lisa, Ben’s volunteer rider: Ben continues to amaze! When I broke my wrist in December and was forced to take a 3‑month hiatus from his training, volunteer rider Jolene took over, continuing his groundwork, re-introducing...
by Terry Phelps | Apr 17, 2017 | Anderson
Being “horseless” is a choice I have made. I work many long hours for SAFE and when I come home, my family needs me. I could not justify running off in my free time to ride my personal horse or spend the many hours a week I would want to spend with one. I don’t think...
by Terry Phelps | Apr 17, 2017 | Sierra
Horses never cease to surprise and amaze me, both in their adaptability and intelligence. For the past 10 years, Sierra lived at the same farm with the same people and the same horse friend. So bringing her back into the rescue was undoubtedly going to be a bit of a...
by Terry Phelps | Apr 17, 2017 | Lacey
Lacey, Lacey… Lacey… Where do I begin? To love horses you really have to accept everything about them. They have good and bad days; they have personalities and little quirks just like us. I think I will write this report like my teacher did in my parent-teacher...
by Terry Phelps | Apr 17, 2017 | Emmy, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
This is what Sara had to say about her work with Emmy in the riding workshop with Joel: I have been working with Emmy for a while now, and can see how she has come along (with the work of many riders) since she came back to SAFE after her surgery and rehab. She...
