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...
by Terry Phelps | Apr 17, 2017 | Bridgit, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
This little mare is looking GOOD!! Our volunteer riders have been working on getting Bridgit strengthened up and she is looking sound and soft. We really have to commend their dedication to the work. Sometimes it isn’t a very glamorous process… lots of boring trot...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 17, 2017 | Past SAFE Events
The End Hunger Games celebration of ASPCA Help a Horse Day at SAFE on April 23 was a marvelous event with nearly 400 guests in attendance!! See photos from the End Hunger Games on our Facebook page at:...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 13, 2017 | SAFE in the News
Playing it SAFE around horses: Equine rescue organization moves to Redmond Originally published April 13, 2017 By Samantha Pak, Redmond Reporter Click here to view story on the Redmond Reporter website When Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE) first started in...
by Terry Phelps | Apr 12, 2017 | Stella
Stella has been a very good patient during her rehab work! She is calm and relaxed and has taken this all-in stride. Her volunteer rider, Casey, has been doing canter work as part of Stella’s strength building program. Unfortunately, she is showing some discomfort at...
