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Alumni Update: Mesquite

Alumni Update: Mesquite

Mesquite shares a fence line, as well as turnout, with an Arab/QH cross. Mesquite gets four carefully measured feedings around the clock to maintain good gut health. He’s experienced a number of colic issues and this procedure is keeping colic at bay. Both Cory and…

Adopt Edward!

Adopt Edward!

Edward is more than ready to meet people who are ready to meet him. Could that be you? 

WASART Presentation

WASART Presentation

As part of on-going educational opportunities for our SAFE volunteers and community, we have been offering presentations by various individuals and organizations throughout the year. Recently, we were pleased to have the Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART)…

August Joel Conner Clinic Report: Bijou

August Joel Conner Clinic Report: Bijou

Carrie S worked alongside Bijou in the August Joel Conner Clinic, and said the following about the nine hours they spent together over the course of the weekend: “I had the privilege of working with Bijou for the first half of the August Joel Conner clinic.  It was my…

Ain’t No Bugs on Me

Ain’t No Bugs on Me

Yesterday may have been Friday the 13th, but the creepy crawlies are still out. That’s right, it’s botfly season. These pests have it really figured out — they lay their eggs on the legs and sides of horses, places where they are likely to be ingested by the pass of…

Zuri’s Before and After

Zuri’s Before and After

Transformations are par for the course here at SAFE, but as they often happen so incrementally, it can be challenging to remember the ‘before.’ When Zuri was first seized by Animal Control back in March of this year, she was about as low on the body condition score…

August Joel Conner Clinic Report: Sienna

August Joel Conner Clinic Report: Sienna

Carrie S worked alongside Sienna in the August Joel Conner Clinic, and had the following reflections about her experience with this beautiful mare: “I had the privilege of working with Sienna in the August Joel Conner clinic.  This kind and sensitive mare has made…

Frosting Soft Feel Work

Frosting Soft Feel Work

Frosting has come a long, long way from her days as a scraggly little filly, and has blossomed into quite a nice riding horse here at SAFE. Check out a video from one of her more recent rides, where she has begun work in the soft feel. 

Heart of the Horse
July 19 from 5–10pm
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Joel Conner Horsemanship Clinic
Aug 15–17
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Open House and Tack Sale
Sept 27 from 12–3pm
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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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