by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 30, 2015 | Dottie
As much as we’ve loved having Dottie Belle at Safe Harbor, the relative confinement hasn’t always worked well for her size and temperament, resulting in a string of colic scares. We’ve done all we can via diet and supplements to keep her happy, but really what this...
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 29, 2015 | Bucky B Lucky, Cameo
Cameo Heather & Terry working on Lucky Lucky Lucky thanks to Jessica F for these...
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 24, 2015 | Emmy
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 23, 2015 | Oscar
Oscar, if you recall, was returned to SAFE by his adopter, having regressed a great deal from the horse he was behavior-wise when he was adopted. After his return, we started noticing some lameness in his front right leg. Dr King of Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital...
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 21, 2015 | Phoenix
We are excited as to how well Phoenix’s recovery has progressed! We are now riding him daily for about 45 mins of walk and trot work along straight lines, and he has remained sound through it all! Our next steps include introducing turnout in a small pasture; trotting...
by Terry Phelps | Jan 21, 2015 | Bucky B Lucky
Lucky is going beautifully under saddle! He has strengthened over his top line and built up a good amount of muscle over his back. He is holding a nice self carriage and has an easy walk, trot, and canter. Lucky is ready to show First Level dressage this year and...
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 21, 2015 | Cameo
We have been working with farrier Jake Cowden to help Cameo’s club foot by adding shoes. We’ve been making very slow and subtle changes to her hooves, but already we are seeing signs of improvement. She is striding better in the front with lots more toe flip...
by Terry Phelps | Jan 21, 2015 | Finn
I have been riding Finn for about a month now. He is a gentleman for tacking up, he stands for mounting and dismounting, walks off and halts when asked and yields his hindquarters and shoulders from both the leg or guiding reins. He is comfortable at the walk but has...
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 21, 2015 | Ben
…and Steph knows right where it is! This is a happy horse. Ben is steadily gaining weight and winning the hearts of our volunteers! He is a sweet boy and very smart and willing to work. We are just lightly working him at liberty and adding a little bit of...
