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Har Har’s Heart

Har Har’s Heart

Lexee N has been working with Harissa for the last several months on the ground, getting her ready for her first saddling. Here’s what she has to say about their time together recently: “Working with Harissa has been great. She is one classy gal. By classy, I mean she…

Alumni Update: Millie

Alumni Update: Millie

Millie is very sweet and loves her adopter Hollie and her pasture buddy, Maddy. Millie is not a riding horse and when Maddy is taken out on trails, Millie stays in a small paddock area. Millie loves to scratch and enjoys her scratching post in the paddock area. Also,…

Movin’ and Groovin’ with Poppy

Movin’ and Groovin’ with Poppy

Casey A has been working and riding Poppy for some time now, and has the following to say about little Pop: “It’s funny how with troubled horses it can sometimes feel worse before it feels better. When I started Poppy, she was pretty “stuck” and wasn’t keen on really…

Alumni Update: Piper

Alumni Update: Piper

Piper’s adopter Talia had this news to share: Piper and I had our first weekly riding lesson together yesterday and she was such a good girl! It’s been a busy year (years?) and I’ve struggled to fit in as much horsing around as I’d like. It helps to have something on…

Meet Mabel: A Sweet Mare Starting Her Journey at SAFE

Meet Mabel: A Sweet Mare Starting Her Journey at SAFE

This little mare is absolutely adorable! Mabel is sure to win the hearts of SAFE volunteers in no time. In these early days of training, we’re taking things slow to give her time to adjust to her new surroundings. Moving to SAFE, along with adapting to new routines…

Rediscovering Nova: A Journey Beyond Hormones

Rediscovering Nova: A Journey Beyond Hormones

It’s time for a long-overdue update on our mare, Nova! This summer, Nova has enjoyed a growing friendship with Harissa. They make a great pair, with Harissa helping to keep Nova grounded when she gets a little too bold. Overall, Nova has shown significant improvements…

October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Edward

October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Edward

Kaya M has been riding Edward for the last year, and has the following reflection regarding their last clinic together of 2024: “Edward had a wonderful last clinic of the year! He really showed how much he’s learned and was starting to “play with the big dogs” working…

Alumni Update: Rae

Alumni Update: Rae

Christina provided a couple of new photos of Rae. She wrote: Hard to pic a favorite… but I can always share more later.  Looking back at photos from the March 2024 to August 2024 clinics at SAFE it’s no wonder some folks had to ask if it was really Rae! She’s…

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Alumni Update: Declan

Alumni Update: Declan

Declan is doing great at the top of a “mountain” in Granite Falls. It is about 1100 feet elevation, cold and beautiful. He is hanging out with Sue’s (his adopter) other horse Cal and having a great time. Lovely 20 plus acre farm with plenty of action going on and…

Jacob In His Own Words

Jacob In His Own Words

If Jacob were a human, we think his self-introduction might go something like this: “What’s up, my name’s Jacob, and I put the ‘nut’ in ‘chestnut.’ Ha-ha-ha, just kidding. I actually like to describe myself as a pretty chill dude. My fave hobbies include hanging out…

Alumni Update: Montana

Alumni Update: Montana

Montana’s adopter, Alycia, shared this update. I wanted to reach out with a Montana pic and update. I captured this photo as he ran up the pasture after his new bestie, Mikey. Montana has settled well into his routine here and is building warm relationships and…

Ginni’s Favorite: Artie

Ginni’s Favorite: Artie

Artie has been one of Ginni’s favorites for years, and here she talks about some of the reasons why.

Inula’s Sunny Days

Inula’s Sunny Days

When you’re Inula, your main responsibilities in life are munching hay and grazing on the occasional blade of grass, imitating the horses at the Spanish Riding School and leaping with all four of your legs off the ground at once, and providing moral support to your…

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