by Bonnie Hammond | May 3, 2016 | Jewel, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
Claire has done an absolute AMAZING job training Jewel for SAFE. Our little palomino paint has transformed into a beautiful young riding mare with a TON of potential. Claire had a few things to tell us about the progress Jewel has made and riding her in last month’s...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 27, 2016 | Volunteers of the Month
Our April Volunteer of the Month has been a steadfast friend of SAFE for more than three years. She has a quiet way with people and horses. She doesn’t need the spotlight and goes about her work with a cheerful willingness that makes the Saturday morning shift run...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 21, 2016 | Ben, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
(as reported by Ben’s regular rider, Lisa Garr) In December of 2015, Ben and I participated in a clinic at SAFE with trainer Joel Conner and I was just hoping he would stay calm enough to participate safely. Well, he blew me away then with his focus, willingness,...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 13, 2016 | Anakin
We have good news to share: Anakin had his eye surgery done last Thursday and it was a complete success. He spent the night after the surgery at Rainland Farm Equine Clinic so Dr McCracken could watch over him following the procedure, and he was released into our care...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 8, 2016 | Jessel
On February 5th, Jessel sustained a skull fracture while she and Tess were playing in turnout. Radiographs were taken and determined that the fracture was about 2 1/2” long and had slightly dislodged the bone in her face. She was prescribed antibiotics, pain...
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 31, 2016 | Quarterly Impact Statements
New Horses Intake Date: Feb 4, 2016 Aubrey (owner surrender) Placed Horses none Euthanized Horses Shay (medical reasons)
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 31, 2016 | Anakin
Anakin, March 30, 2016 (Photos by Jessica Farren)
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 30, 2016 | Stella
On March 24th, Stella came up completely lame on the left hind leg. Dr. McCracken came out and diagnosed her with a peroneus tertius tendon rupture. This tendon is part of the apparatus in the hind limb that coordinates flexion and extension of the stifle and hock....
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 25, 2016 | Aubrey, Marta
With Shay’s recent passing, Marta was in need of a new friend to join her at her lovely foster home in Fall City. Since we’ve determined that Aubrey is not sound enough to be ridden, she seemed a good choice. Here are photos of the two mares meeting for the first time...
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 23, 2016 | Jessel