by Terry Phelps | Jan 4, 2017 | Rico
Rico is one of five horses that came to SAFE after their owner passed away unexpectedly. From the beginning, we knew that Rico was unsound, but we were told that all he needed was “special shoes” and he’d be okay. At his first trim, our farrier told us that his hooves...
by Terry Phelps | Jan 4, 2017 | Banjo
On December 21st, we took Banjo (aka Joey) up to Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital to perform a biopsy on his coronary bands. Joey, whose hooves were horribly neglected before coming to SAFE, has had swelling and extra hoof material built up on his coronary bands since his...
by Terry Phelps | Jan 4, 2017 | Gracie
Here is what volunteer rider Erika has to report from working with Gracie: “Gracie: Gracie wore the Back On Track underneath her blanket for an hour. It seems to help her be not so stiff when we start working. Gracie was in a good mood and was nice and forward...
by Terry Phelps | Jan 4, 2017 | Bridgit
Here is what volunteer rider Erika had to say about working with Bridgit this week: “Bridgit: She was in the top turnout area above the arena while I worked Cam. And was pretending to be a bucking bronco almost the whole time. I thought it would be a “fun”...
by Terry Phelps | Jan 4, 2017 | Cameo
Cameo was a doll at the last open house, making new friends with everyone who stopped in to see her. She loves her outside stall where she can see all that is going on at the farm and has her buddy Stella always within sight. The volunteer riders have been working...
by Terry Phelps | Jan 4, 2017 | Stella
Stella is now 9 months in recovery from her left hind peroneus tertius tendon rupture. She has, to say the least, been a ROCKSTAR for the entire rehab! She is now back up to full saddle work and Casey, Stella’s volunteer rider, has started to add the canter into...
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 31, 2016 | Volunteers of the Month
Choosing just one SAFE volunteer to be named Volunteer of the Year is never an easy task, but when someone like Caren McMillen is part of your family, the choice becomes utterly obvious. Caren has been with SAFE as a volunteer for almost three years, but there are...
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 31, 2016 | Quarterly Impact Statements
New Horses Intake Date: October 7, 2016 Rico (owner surrender) Rosie (owner surrender) Ruckus (owner surrender) Vida (owner surrender) Prince (owner surrender) Intake Date: December 16, 2016 Sierra (SAFE Alumni/owner surrender) Placed Horses...
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 30, 2016 | Vida
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 23, 2016 | King, Stormy
Stormy and King enjoy some indoor turnout on a snowy day.