Training Update: Dyna
For the past few months, we have been slowly getting Dyna into riding shape. SAFE volunteer Jane has been doing groundwork and trot poles help her gain some stamina and balance without having to carry a rider. Three weeks ago, I started riding her and slowly haveā¦
Another Perspective on Bridgit
Here is a letter from Ian about his time getting to know Bridgit and working with her in the Joel Conner clinic. Ian is a wonderful horseman and a absolute joy to have volunteering at SAFE. I am very happy that he enjoys working with this very sweet mare! Hi Terry, Iā¦
Something new for Rosie
At SAFE, we realize that our horses have many different gifts to share. As we learn about who they are and what they are capable of, we find that their future may not be as a āridingā horse. Dear Rosie has had a lot of miles on her in the past and from what we canā¦
Ben: Training Update
Here is a wonderful training update from Lisa, Benās volunteer rider: Ben continues to amaze! When I broke my wrist in December and was forced to take a 3āmonth hiatus from his training, volunteer rider Jolene took over, continuing his groundwork, re-introducingā¦
Can you love one a little too much?
Being āhorselessā is a choice I have made. I work many long hours for SAFE and when I come home, my family needs me. I could not justify running off in my free time to ride my personal horse or spend the many hours a week I would want to spend with one. I donāt thinkā¦
Sierra: Training Update
Horses never cease to surprise and amaze me, both in their adaptability and intelligence. For the past 10 years, Sierra lived at the same farm with the same people and the same horse friend. So bringing her back into the rescue was undoubtedly going to be a bit of aā¦
Lacey: Training Update
Lacey, Laceyā¦ Laceyā¦ Where do I begin? To love horses you really have to accept everything about them. They have good and bad days; they have personalities and little quirks just like us. I think I will write this report like my teacher did in my parent-teacherā¦
Emmy: Joel Conner Clinic Update
This is what Sara had to say about her work with Emmy in the riding workshop with Joel: I have been working with Emmy for a while now, and can see how she has come along (with the work of many riders) since she came back to SAFE after her surgery and rehab. She has aā¦
SAFE Mailing Address Change
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Someone broke into SAFEās locked mailbox over Thanksgiving. We donāt think any mail was actually stolen, but we canāt be certain. IF YOU RECENTLY MAILED A CHECK TO SAFE, please contact Bonnie Hammond at 206ā331-0006 or bonnie@safehorses.org toā¦
December Volunteer of the Month: Wendy Kettering
Congratulations to SAFEās Volunteer of the Month for December, Thursday AM Chores Team Player, Wendy Kettering! How and when did you first get involved with horses? Do you have one now you want to tell us about? I was the usual horse-crazy young girl. When I was inā¦
Millie makes progress!
Millie has been doing great! She was worked in the Horsemanship clinic at the beginning of November and was a star. Joel used her in a round pen ājoin upā demonstration and showed how to help her be more accepting of the rope. Very simply put, he would swing the ropeā¦
Growing Pains
Piper is in a growth spurt right now. She looks a bit awkward with her long legs and high haunches but that is a phase that will be over soon. We have turned her out with several different buddies and she seems to get along nicely with a variety of personalities. Thisā¦
Cameo: Joel Conner Clinic Report
Cameo took part in the first dayās groundwork session of the November Joel Conner Clinic. Hereās what Scott had to say about the experience: I worked with Cameo for just one day of groundwork. She was the easiest horse I have worked with at SAFE. She took a couple ofā¦
Cyrus: Joel Conner Clinic Report
SAFE volunteer Phoebe T has been working with Cyrus on groundwork and saddling. Hereās her report about the November Joel Conner Clinic: First off it was a privilege to work with Cyrus for 3 days in a row. He went from being constantly distracted on day 1, to beingā¦
