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Happy Birthday, Phoenix!

Super cute photos from Phoenix and his family Lauren and Bryan. They celebrated Phoenix’s 9th birthday this past weekend and told Phoenix that he is going to be a big brother this fall when Lauren and Bryan welcome their little cowboy into the family. So great to have…

Training Update: Harley

We have seen a great transformation in Harley over the weeks she has been with SAFE. She is up to a good weight, her rain rot is cleared up, her hooves are trimmed, and she is sound. Since we don’t have a lot of information about what she had done in the past, we…

Training Update: Jessel

Jessel just turned 3 and she is doing great! We have taken things slow but the training Joel has done with her is really showing. We got to visit with her in Ellensburg and Joel started adding some weight to the end of him rope for her to feel. She did amazing for her…

Sierra Begins Training

FINALLY!! This pretty little mare is off to get started with Joel. Since we moved to the new facility, I have preparing Sierra for her start. She did really well transporting over to Ellensburg to Joel’s facility and settled quickly. It was great to watch the first…

Cameo’s Horse Show Debut

What a superstar Cameo was for her first show! She looked great and continues to amaze us this year. Lindsay is doing great with her training and not only got Cameo comfortable with the trailer but also has taken her on a few trail rides! Cameo is ready to meet…

Open House and Tack Sale
Sept 27 from 12–3pm
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Bingo at the Barn
Oct 11 from 1–4 pm
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Joel Conner Clinic Report: Cassidy

Here’s an update on Cassidy from Casey: After Terry rode Cassidy in the morning, I did some additional groundwork that would support continued growth under saddle. The first thing I worked on was bridling.  Cassidy would try to avoid the bit by wringing her neck and…

Alumni Update: Aubrey

Here are some photos we received from Aubrey’s adopter. She’s doing just great in her new home with her best buddy, Ro, who is 26 this year!

Amelia: Clinic Update

Amelia: Clinic Update

Sarah V worked with Amelia in the September clinic. Here is what she had to say about getting to know this sweet mare: Amelia and I had only worked together once before the clinic and I’m still new to this style of horsemanship, but she was a lovely mare to work with…

November Volunteers of the Month: Hillary Dixon and Warren Nolder

November Volunteers of the Month: Hillary Dixon and Warren Nolder

Hillary Dixon, past shift lead, current groom, and Bingo caller extraordinaire! How and when did you first get involved with horses? Do you have one now you want to tell us about?  My first time I was involved with horses was when I was four years old and had my first…

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