Welcome Barb Ferderer and Richard Duncan to the SAFE Board!
We have two new members joining the SAFE Board of Directors for 2017: Barbara Ferderer and Richard Duncan. Hereās some information about each of them to help you get to know them better! Barbara Ferderer An accomplished Graphic Designer, Barb followed her heart andā¦
December Volunteer of the Month: Megan Wilson
Decemberās Volunteer of the Month, Megan Wilson,started volunteering at SAFE in 2013 and now leads the Saturday morning chores team. Megan was nominated for this recognition by her peers and is admired for her upbeat, positive attitude that embodies the spirit ofā¦
Announcement: SAFE is Moving to a New Home in Redmond!
After nearly 5 years in our current Woodinville home, SAFE is going to be moving to a new location. On Feb 1, we will begin packing our belongings and moving our horses to a fabulous equestrian center located in Redmond WA. This facility has 30 stalls, an indoorā¦
Sophie: Adoption Announcement!
We are beyond thrilled to announce the adoption of our young mare Sophie! This special mare has an even brighter future with her new family, Julie and Paul W. They have been volunteers and neighbors to SAFE for the past 5 years. Julie has the experience andā¦
Training Update: King
Jolene has been working to prepare King for his first saddling. He is a very sensitive boy so she has been preparing him with a ton of groundwork and it shows. The experience was very successful and he was able to experience this important training step without tooā¦
Companion Status for Rico
Rico is one of five horses that came to SAFE after their owner passed away unexpectedly. From the beginning, we knew that Rico was unsound, but we were told that all he needed was āspecial shoesā and heād be okay. At his first trim, our farrier told us that his hoovesā¦
Health Update: Banjo
On December 21st, we took Banjo (aka Joey) up to Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital to perform a biopsy on his coronary bands. Joey, whose hooves were horribly neglected before coming to SAFE, has had swelling and extra hoof material built up on his coronary bands since hisā¦
Training Update: Gracie
Here is what volunteer rider Erika has to report from working with Gracie: āGracie: Gracie wore the Back On Track underneath her blanket for an hour. It seems to help her be not so stiff when we start working. Gracie was in a good mood and was nice and forward forā¦
Jewel 2019 Site Visit Photos
Sinatra at Home with Phoenix and Denton
Joel Conner Clinic Report: Anderson
Anderson lent his vast experience as a groundwork and riding horse to several clinic participants this weekend. First up was volunteer Sarah V, who did the groundwork sessions with him and had this to say about it: This was my second groundwork clinic with Joel andā¦
Joel Conner Clinic Report: Cassidy
Hereās an update on Cassidy from Casey: After Terry rode Cassidy in the morning, I did some additional groundwork that would support continued growth under saddle. The first thing I worked on was bridling. Cassidy would try to avoid the bit by wringing her neck andā¦
Alumni Update: Aubrey
Here are some photos we received from Aubreyās adopter. Sheās doing just great in her new home with her best buddy, Ro, who is 26 this year!
Amelia: Clinic Update
Sarah V worked with Amelia in the September clinic. Here is what she had to say about getting to know this sweet mare: Amelia and I had only worked together once before the clinic and Iām still new to this style of horsemanship, but she was a lovely mare to work withā¦
