by Terry Phelps | May 25, 2016 | Mesquite, Placed Horses
We are so pleased to announce that Mesquite has been adopted! This handsome and talented boy has truly made an amazing transformation. Less than eight months since arriving at SAFE as an unstarted stallion, Mesquite is now a well-adjusted good citizen with loads of...
by Terry Phelps | May 25, 2016 | Rocky
Update from Rocky’s foster mom Kellie: Just wanted to let you know that Rocky is still doing very good. He is eating most of his meds (7/8th???) and I’m seeing only a few hay “balls” with the orchard grass hay. I think it is softer for him to chew. His weight is...
by Terry Phelps | May 25, 2016 | Banjo, Finn
Here are some great photos of Finn and Banjo (aka “Joey”) and their foster parents Carrie and Derek. They are taking wonderful care of these two boys. We are so lucky to have wonderful fosters to care for and love our companion horses! Buddies! “Joey” with Derek...
by Terry Phelps | May 25, 2016 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Sophie
Sophie had her first dental float this week! We were able to confirm that she is coming four years old this year. One baby cap came off during the float and one wolf tooth was extracted with no trouble. She needs a little work with needles for sedation but wasn’t too...
by Bonnie Hammond | May 25, 2016 | SAFEkeepers Merchant
Infusion Bar & Grill is your local destination for food, fun and friends! This American grill features a fresh and hand-selected menu which is sure to keep you coming back for more. Infusion is a perfect choice for a casual date, girls get-together or family...
by Terry Phelps | May 23, 2016 | Anakin
After six months in our care, we’re reaching the final stages of Anakin’s rehabilitation. Dr. McCracken came out Monday to do a dental float and give him his vaccines. Unsurprisingly, Anakin does not have the world’s greatest teeth…there was bad ulceration but he does...
by Bonnie Hammond | May 23, 2016 | Volunteers of the Month
When horses come to SAFE, they are often suspicious and fearful. In many cases, their hard lives have left them mistrustful of humans. It takes patience, sensitivity, timing, and powerful observation skills to bring them out of their hurtful pasts and into a healthy,...
by Terry Phelps | May 18, 2016 | Emmy
This week we brought Emmy home from winter turnout at foster. We had a lameness evaluation done on Tuesday (video posted below) and sadly, she is still slightly off on the right hind. The time off has helped her some, but there is clearly something still bothering...
by Terry Phelps | May 11, 2016 | Cameo
Cameo is getting back to work and doing very well. We are keeping things easy to start with, working on groundwork, saddling, and hooking up with her handlers. Already we are seeing good changes! Here is an update from her volunteer rider Claire: “Cameo has come a...
by Terry Phelps | May 5, 2016 | Announcement
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who donated during the Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG event May 3rd and 4th! Generous donors like you raised over $16 MILLION dollars for non-profits in the Greater Seattle area. SAFE is so very thankful to all of you who donated over...
