by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 30, 2014 | Emmy
We sent Emmy into training with Larry Plagerman two weeks ago, and got a great update. She’s been going WTC under saddle for a week now. The only issue she’s had is picking up the left lead. She is very right canter dominant and just needs to learn to function on the...
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 29, 2014 | Bucky B Lucky
The past few months have included some health challenges for our dear friend Lucky. He had a mild colic episode, requiring the vet to come out and administer Banamine and fluids. He responded well, but about a week later he had another colic episode. When...
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 28, 2014 | Sapphire
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 27, 2014 | Phoenix
We had Dr. Krauter out last week to check on his progress with his front left suspensory rehab. She flexed him and he trotted clean!! His rehab has been progressing over the past 3 months, and he’s up to 10 minutes of trot per session. With this “all-clear” flexing,...
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 22, 2014 | Skye
And picking up her lovely feet to go over poles — at speed. Good girl, Skye!...
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 22, 2014 | Ginger
Look, it’s Ginger!! Her adopter Monica N shared this cute photo on Facebook, saying “Since you all haven’t seen her in a bit, here is Miss Ginger after her first body clip! I fall more head over heels for her everyday! Thank you!!!” Thank YOU Monica, we are...
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 22, 2014 | Chip, Finn, Karma, Skittles
…wait 10 minutes and something different will come along. Luckily the SAFE horses are friends in rain or shine! Chip & Karma Chip & Karma Finn & Skittles Finn & Skittles Finn &...
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 22, 2014 | Sapphire
SAFE Volunteer Manager Heather shared these photos of Sapphire on the SAFE Tumblr page. I asked her to fill us in on how our girl is faring at her foster home. “I take lesson there on Saturdays,” Heather explained, “and I get to spend time with Sapphire. She spent the...
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 20, 2014 | Owen
One week under saddle and Owen is making astounding progress with trainer Matt Olson. Check out this video, taken at the end of Owen’s lesson last Thursday. Did you notice how willingly Owen walked over the “bridge” from the trails course? How about that reinback? All...
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 15, 2014 | Cameo, Emmy, Lola, Phoenix, Skittles, Skye
Phoenix had a hard month concentrating under saddle. He continues to look sound on the front but does come out of his stall pretty stiff both in the front and hind. He had quite a few naughty days this month mostly due to work, noise, and activity at the barn that...
