October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Brownie
Lexee N, who has been working and riding Brownie, brought him into the October Joel Conner clinic for his first riding clinic. Here’s her report on how it went: “Oh Mr. Brownie! This guy has come so far in such a short time and impresses me every day. This…
Alumni Update: Pippi
Pippi and her 14-year-old human, Taryn, are doing well and take riding and jumping lessons together. They did their first horse trials in August and competed in their first novice schooling event in October.
Mahina’s First Rides
With her long neck and big doe eyes, we have lovingly nicknamed Mahina ‘Littlefoot,’ and at the end of October, our dearest Littlefoot achieved a great big milestone: her first rides. It has been a real pleasure helping this mare develop — first in her trust of…
Halter Starting Venturo
The covered round pen has been witness to a tremendous amount of halter startings. This process varies in ease, but as a default always poses some degree of challenge. The Tivas and the Arties and the Esmes — uncertain and nervous and braced. It takes time, hours upon…
Alumni Update: Bliss
Bliss has some new friends!
October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Mateo
Lexee N has been working with Mateo and preparing him for his first rides, which he received at the October Joel Conner clinic. Here is what she has to say about the experience: “As much as I love this big oaf, he has a lot of trouble. And his first rides showed us he…
October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Maisy
Casey A has been working with Maisy, preparing her for her first saddling. Here is what she has to say: “Maisy continues to show her fun, spunky personality and a good mind for learning. She handled her first saddling with confidence, showing a lot of try. Over the…
October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Hayden
Cameron B worked alongside Hayden in the groundwork portion of October’s Joel Conner clinic, and has the following to say: “This was my first time working with Hayden in a clinic setting, though I’d had a brief opportunity to handle her beforehand. Hayden, the…
Alumni Update: Amira
Laura shared the following update and some really cute photos! We are living our best life together, well my best life, Amira would probably rather be out on the open range back mustanging! Please see attached a couple of recent pictures where she is wearing a…
Alumni Update: Bubbles (Bella)
Bella is doing great! She and her pasture mates weathered an unusual North Carolina snowstorm the end of January just fine. Mary is recovering from surgery and hired a farm hand to care for the horses and other animals while she rehabs. She can see the horses from her…
Mahina on the Trails
With the recent blessing of a few dry, clear days, we’ve made it a point to take advantage of mother nature’s good nature and get outside. Mahina took her first (hand) walk down the trail the other day, and conquered branch and bramble with a great deal of bravery…
Alumni Update: Frosting (Shawnee)
Frosting, now Shawnee, has a beautiful, peaceful home and is very content there and loves her pasture mate, Raven. Ann said she currently just trail rides with Shawnee but will introduce her to cattle in the spring. Shawnee is an amazing horse and Ann said her only…
Happy First Birthday, Venturo!
One year ago today, Venturo was born. We want to wish the happiest of first birthdays to our sweet, silly guy! Vinnie has made quite the transformation in his first lap around the sun, metamorphosing from a BAY-bee into a striking grey. He is a kind, curious boy, not…
Four Minis: A New Start
Part 2: A new start The four minis are all registered and came to us with existing names. However, as part of welcoming any new horse to SAFE, we give them a new name to mark the beginning of their next chapter with us. Our handsome little stud was given the name…
