by Terry Phelps | Mar 1, 2014 | Oscar
Oscar has been pulled from the Volunteer Rider program for now, due to resistance moving forward and some kicking/bucking at the leg. Saddle fit is an issue—he’s very sensitive to the saddle rocking on his withers. We have been working on his grumpy reaction when...
by Terry Phelps | Mar 1, 2014 | Finn
Finn is such a nice horse! He’s happy just to have his halter put on and be taken for a walk – he loves interaction and physical contact. Loves to be loved on! We set him loose in the arena, and he had lots of pent-up energy to burn. He ran around and around,...
by Terry Phelps | Mar 1, 2014 | Sasha
Moving forward with her in strengthening and re-introducing a rider. Her back is very weak so it will take time to build up. First rides were good but Sasha does show stubbornness when it comes to going forward. This could get ugly quickly so I’m taking it slow and...
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 28, 2014 | Announcement
We are extremely pleased to announce that SAFE has been awarded a $4,000 Training Grant from the ASPCA Equine Fund for the second year in a row. This grant was given in recognition of SAFE’s commitment to producing good equine citizens who are ready to succeed,...
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 27, 2014 | Owen
by Terry Phelps | Feb 26, 2014 | Sasha
This is what happens when you mix rain, sand, and Sasha. I think she knew I was laughing…what else could I do? Love...
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 26, 2014 | Misty, Volunteers of the Month
One of the many ways to volunteer with SAFE is to become a Foster for a SAFE Horse. Our network of foster homes is what allows us to help more horses than we can house at our main facility. When we happen to come across a foster who is also willing and capable to...
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 25, 2014 | People Helping SAFE
Over the past few months, SAFE has been helped by some pretty amazing kids who have used their talents and effort to help horses in need. We’d like to share their stories with you for two reasons: one, because it feels good, and two, to inspire others looking for...
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 24, 2014 | Sapphire
SAFE Harbor volunteer Heather E has been interacting with Sapphire since her arrival at SAFE, and they’ve developed an interesting relationship. We asked Heather to share her experience with this lovely but troubled horse: Sapphire is one of the most welcoming horses...
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 23, 2014 | Dottie, Lola, Sapphire
Thank you to Eve Tai for this writeup and for the attached videos! A few weeks ago, SAFE hosted Laura Nurss, a horsemanship and liberty work teacher at Horse Haven at Bear Creek. We asked Laura to come to SAFE Harbor to work with Dottie, Sapphire, and Lola to help...
