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Thank You, Bishop Blanchet!

Thank You, Bishop Blanchet!

Last Friday, 3/14, SAFE hosted 22 people from Bishop Blanchet High School for their second annual Day of Service. We had around 30% more participants than last year, and a lot of familiar faces returned for round two of facilities projects! These events are always…

Introducing SAFE’s Valentine Herd

Introducing SAFE’s Valentine Herd

What’s in a name? For the horses who come to SAFE, it signifies a new beginning. While their names may change as they find new homes and families, each one marks the start of their journey to safety, care, and a brighter future. For the Valentine Herd horses we…

Joel Conner at SAFE: March 21 — 23

Joel Conner at SAFE: March 21 — 23

  This weekend, Joel Conner returns to SAFE for our first clinic of 2025. Here he talks a bit about the style of horsemanship we use here at SAFE, and why. Fellow equestrians, horse lovers, and curious minds—this clinic is for YOU! Joel Conner is an highly…

Sunny and Shasta go to Postdoc Brewing

Sunny and Shasta go to Postdoc Brewing

Last Saturday, Sunny and Shasta hit the town to talk to the good folks over at Postdoc Brewing about SAFE. Well, they let their human handlers do the talking, but standing there looking cute is a full time job in and of itself! As always, the pair were perfect little…

Moshi in March

Moshi in March

As Casey A, who works and rides Moshi says, “there’s a lot to love about Moshi.” “A few things that I really appreciate about her are that she’s pretty brave and confident, not a whole lot really bothers her. She hops right on the trailer, we’ve taken her off property…

Nova Goes to Foster

Nova Goes to Foster

Nova has had enough of this rain and Western Washington Weather –— she has temporarily relocated to the East Side to foster with Blair, Bijou, and Bear. Blair’s ‘R&B Ranch’ is already known to us as a phenomenal place to spend time (just asked Bijou, who loved it…

Alumni Update: Dolly (Rose)

Alumni Update: Dolly (Rose)

Rose (formerly Dolly) and her adopter Angela are doing great. They made a move to Oregan and enjoy rides in the woods on the weekends with friends. Angela has found that Rose enjoys trail riding a lot better than arena riding.

A Day in the Life with Zuri

A Day in the Life with Zuri

7:45 AM — Rise and shine! I greet the day, and my neighbor Veronica. The weather has changed towards the drier, but sleeping outside is not my cup of sweet water — I much prefer to luxuriate in a plush stall. So you’ll find me inside in the mornings, waiting patiently…

A Lifetime of Safety Means Being There for Our Alumni—Always

A Lifetime of Safety Means Being There for Our Alumni—Always

Miss Pepper recently returned to SAFE after a routine alumni check revealed she was no longer being ridden regularly. She was living in a paddock with two other mares, receiving good care, consistent feeding, and companionship from both horses and humans. Overall, she…

Alumni Update: Kelly

Alumni Update: Kelly

We recently received an update on Kelly from Dr. Heather and Laura: Kelly came to Steven’s animal sanctuary in 2023, when she needed a retirement home. She was a SAFE favorite for her gentle spirit, but she was older and struggled with lameness and some hoof and skin…

May Joel Conner Clinic Report: Deja Vu

May Joel Conner Clinic Report: Deja Vu

Meghan N worked alongside Deja Vu in the May Joel Conner groundwork Clinic, and has the following to say about her experience: “Over the past three days, Deja and I had the opportunity to learn and grow together during the Joel Conner Clinic. This mare is incredibly…

Is Alvaro the Next Lionel Messi?

Is Alvaro the Next Lionel Messi?

Alvaro has been brushing up on his soccer skills since he learned the World Cup is coming to Seattle next year.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQujeYRByuE&feature=youtu.be

Nadia: “More than just a horse…”

Nadia: “More than just a horse…”

Nadia’s backstory as a rescue horse is harrowing, and it’s pretty fair to say that it’s lucky she made it to SAFE alive. She was part of a huge Animal Control seizure back in 2010 involving 18 equines and 55 canines, who were discovered living in filthy conditions. At…

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