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Sage: Horsemanship Clinic Report

Sage: Horsemanship Clinic Report

Miss pony mare Sage got to participate in her very first Joel Conner clinic last month, thanks to her friend Lisa! Here’s what Lisa had to report: I had the happy fortune to work with Little Miss Sage in part of the groundwork portion of the recent Joel Connor Clinic.…

Sienna: Horsemanship Clinic Report

Sienna: Horsemanship Clinic Report

Terry worked with newbie Sienna in the groundwork portions of the Joel Conner clinic, and had this to report: Sienna was a superstar for the Joel Conner clinic! She became very relaxed and calm in the clinic setting with the other horses around. She even stood quietly…

Mason: Horsemanship Clinic Report

Mason: Horsemanship Clinic Report

SAFE Barn Manager Lori M took her favorite guy Mason in the first day of the Joel Conner clinic. Here’s what Lori had to report: On June 22nd, Mason and I participated in the Joel Conner clinic Friday morning groundwork session. Mason was feeling his oats that morning…

Teddi: Horsemanship Clinic Report

Teddi: Horsemanship Clinic Report

Volunteer rider Phoebe T participated in the Joel Conner clinic with Teddi. Here are her reflections on the clinic and Teddi’s progress: This is my 4th groundwork clinic, I now feel comfortable asking questions and asking for help. I have realized that much like for…

Nashville: Horsemanship Clinic Report

Nashville: Horsemanship Clinic Report

Nashville and her volunteer rider Casey A took part in the last Joel Conner clinic. Here’s what Casey had to say about the progress that Nashville is making: Nashville did very well during the riding portion of the Joel Conner clinic. At the last clinic, she was very…

Stella: Horsemanship Clinic Report

Stella: Horsemanship Clinic Report

Stella and Casey took part in the June Joel Conner Clinic and had this to report about their experience: I worked Stella during the groundwork sessions the first two days of the Joel Conner clinic. I had noticed that Stella was very troubled about changing eyes, the…

SAFE Alumni Update: Opal

Opal (now known as Bella) enjoyed a trip to the ocean with a friend!   For updates on many of your favorite adopted SAFE horses, visit our SAFE Alumni Facebook group! It’s where SAFE adopters can post updates, photos, and videos of their SAFE horses, to share…

Joel Conner Horsemanship Clinic
Oct 24–26
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Holiday Open House 
Dec 7 from 12–3pm
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The Limelight Pet Project Features Beauty

The Limelight Pet Project Features Beauty

Thanks to The Limelight Pet Project for featuring Beauty! The Limelight Pet Project is a campaign local to Washington that shines a light on harder-to-adopt pets and the people who help them. We were excited to see Beauty this month on Q13 FOX. Here’s the article and…

October Volunteer of the Month: Michayla Conrad

October Volunteer of the Month: Michayla Conrad

How and when did you first get involved with horses? Do you have one now you want to tell us about? I grew up with horses and spent almost every day with them until I became allergic when I was around 11 years old. The reactions I would have were pretty severe, but…

2020 Q3 Impact Statement

New Horses Intake Date: July 3, 2020 Finley (Owner Surrender) Intake Date: July 27, 2020 Jasper (Owner Surrender) Intake Date: August 20, 2020 Boone (Owner Surrender) Intake Date: August 25, 2020 Callista (Owner Surrender) Placed Horses Millie Stella Angel Renee…

Friendship Lights Our World!

Friendship Lights Our World!

Our barn bathroom was sad. It had a hole in the ceiling. It was unsightly and a bit drafty. Friends of SAFE to the rescue! SAFE Saturday Volunteer, Sarah McGarr, asked her talented friend, Andrew Perti to come and take a look. Andrew grabbed his tools and went right…

A Virtual Visit with Bowie

A Virtual Visit with Bowie

In lieu of in-person site visits, we’ve been conducting virtual follow ups with adopted SAFE horses. A SAFE volunteer spoke by phone with Pat, who adopted Bowie. Pat had this to say about her handsome horse: “He is so very happy. If you remember, this is the horse…

Checking in with Gunnar

Checking in with Gunnar

In lieu of in-person site visits, we’ve been conducting virtual follow ups with adopted SAFE horses. A SAFE volunteer spoke by phone with Carrie, who adopted Gunnar as a companion for her riding horse, Bryce. Gunnar can’t be ridden but he still gets to show off the…

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