SAFE Has Big News to Share!
The property SAFE currently operates from has been leased by us for about the last 9 years. It’s been a great home, but there are a lot of risks involved in leasing, especially for a nonprofit caring for horses. Stability is vital. Which is why we are so proud to…
Alumni Update: Henry (James)
One of our SAFE Alumni Team volunteers recently checked in on Henry (James) and his adopter, Marion: James is so lucky to have Marion as his owner. She absolutely loves him and dotes on him. She boards him at a hunter/jumper barn and the trainers seem to be very good…
August Joel Conner Clinic Report: Ranger
Carrie S has been working alongside Ranger on the ground, and recently brought him into the groundwork portion of the August Joel Conner horsemanship clinic. Here’s what she has to say about this special, spotted guy: “Ranger participated in his third Joel Conner…
Growing Paloma
To make a Paloma cocktail, you combine tequila, grapefruit, and lime. Our little Paloma’s ingredients would look a bit different: a good deal of curiosity mixed with a generous pour of joy de vivre, topped with a strong sense of self, and garnished with a dash of…
Brownie — Getting a Change
A well-timed release. A horse’s natural capacity and ability for change. These are some ingredients in the formula for some pretty amazing — and sometimes quite speedy — transformations. Brownie provides us with a very clear example of this. His first…
Honoring Officer Brian Boman: 2025 Heart of the Horse Award Recipient
At SAFE, we are fortunate to work alongside individuals whose compassion, dedication, and bravery truly change lives—both human and animal. Among these remarkable individuals is Officer Brian Boman, one of our most cherished partners and the recipient of this year’s…
Alumni Update: Nyx
Nyx is enjoying life with his adopter Lindsay and his Haflinger buddy named Squish. He and Squish get along very well.
Arionna’s First Saddling
Behind her white eyelashes, Arionna’s eyes have a soft, thoughtful quality. For the past several months, she has been put through her groundwork paces, and recently hit a big milesone: wearing a saddle for the first time. Arionna tends towards the ‘sticky’ side, and…
October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Mabel
Candi K has the following reflections about her recent time spent with Mabel: “This past weekend, I had the joy of partnering with sweet Mabel during the Joel Conner Clinic in the Groundwork class. From the moment she greeted me each morning with a soft nicker, I knew…
Alumni Update: Sugar (Ko)
Ko spent several months earlier this year with Cynthia’s mom and extended family, which he enjoyed, and he even participated in a family member’s wedding! He’s has been back home for a while and enjoys doing a bit of natural horsemanship, taking hand walks with…
Eda’s a Riding Horse!
Eda is wise beyond her four years. This sweet mare received her start under saddle just a few short months ago, and is already showing us what a cool, level-headed partner she is going to make someone in the not too distant future. Here you can see a bit of her…
Alumni Update: Ariel
Recent photo of Ariel and her buddy
November Volunteer of the Month: Heather Moore
Congratulations to our November Volunteer of the Month, Heather Moore! At SAFE, our volunteers are truly the heart of our community. We can really only do what we do because of our amazingly generous volunteers! This month we are celebrating Heather Moore. Heather has…
Versatile Barb
Barb is fun, and Barb has fun. Barb says ‘no problemo’ to flags and ‘sure, why not’ to popping over a cavaletti. Barb has a great deal of sass and appreciates those who can take a joke, but when you laugh along with her, she is a willing and cool little partner.…
