Saddling Stevie
Today, after much preparation and groundwork Stevie was ready to be introduced to the saddle. He had just a few bucks feeling out the saddle but quickly settled to a nice comfortable and relaxed walk, trot and lope. Volunteer rider Casey A. has done great workā¦
Video: Stifle Strengthening Exercise
Jewel helps the vet demonstrate an exercise to help strengthen a horseās stifles:
Video: Emmy Trot Poles
October Volunteer of the Month: Lexee Navarre
Lexee Navarre is one of the best neighbors, friends and volunteers SAFE has ever had. Selected as Octoberās Volunteer of the Month, Lexee regularly pitches in to do nightcheck, pinch hits on short shifts, and on Day of Caring in September, led a team of adultā¦
New Friends: Annabelle and Aubrey
Itās always interesting to pair up two horses for the first timeā¦you never quite know how theyāre going to get along. Happily, Annabelle and Aubrey, two mares looking for companion homes, hit it off right away when turned out together for the first time. Since thisā¦
Video: Bridgit Ground Work
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Alumni Visit with Anakin, Strider, Einstein, and Kai
We had the amazing good fortune to visit some old friends recently: Anakin, Kai, Einstein, and the big hoss Strider. All four boys are living the good life in their neighboring adoptive homes. Thank you so much to Barb and Michel for inviting us over! Canāt wait tilā¦
The Evolution of Sophie
Today Sophie was officially upgraded from a Prospect to a Riding Horse. Admittedly, this is a fairly minor development in Sophieās career, but quietly behind the scenes, Sophie is making a big impact on how we think about horses here at SAFE. As a SAFE horse, Sophieā¦
September Volunteers of the Month: Ginni Guest and Sarah Vecchi
This summer we have been so fortunate to have the inspiring support of two special volunteers. These women bring a smile to the farm every day they are here (and let me tell you, it is more than once a week). They spread sunshine and love to all of the humans andā¦
Minaās Next Step
Mina has now fully recovered from her umbilical hernia surgery. She has graduated to regular turnout, and weāre working on building her strength back up so that she can get started under saddle. Sheāll be going to training in September. Minaās a smart mare so we donātā¦
Getting To Know Cassidy
Cassidy is opening up more each day and her personality is coming through now that her herd bound issues have been addressed. In the beginning, she was so worried about being away from Moon and Slim, we were concerned she might even colic if separated too quickly.ā¦
Honeycutt and Sinatra Update
Honeycutt and Sinatra have settled in to life at Safe Harbor Stables. They reside in the paddock closest to the gate where they can watch people come and go. From the far side of the paddock they can see lots of other horses, and watch our volunteers atā¦
Valorās Lameness Puzzle
This sweet guy canāt seem to catch a break. A recent lameness has Valor sidelined once again, and we are waiting on more diagnostics to tell us whatās wrong this time. He became very sore in his back during ridden work at the end of June. Dr. Meyer of Pilchuck Vetā¦
Teddi Makes Progress
Teddi recently had a recheck exam with Dr. Fleck and it looks as though everything is healing the way it should. Her bones are still healing so she still has a limp if she trots, but thatās to be expected at this point. She has graduated to a slightly larger turnoutā¦
