Farrier/Foster Update: Finn
Finn has really been giving us fits trying to figure out how to keep his hooves comfortable! Our amazing farrier Jake Cowden recently decided to take Finn on as a foster horse, moving him to his home to be able to closely monitor him and make more frequent and subtle…
Einstein and Ivy at play!
Sometimes goofy horses just need time to be goofy. But look at how deftly Ivy moves Einstein around the arena.…almost as if he were…a cow? Does Ivy have a secret past as a cutting horse?
Emerald Downs “Where Are They Now?” — Kai
April Volunteer of the Month: Stephanie W
Please join us in celebrating April’s Volunteer of the Month, Stephanie W! Stephanie has been volunteering with SAFE for about a year and what a year it has been. An excellent rider and horsewoman, Stephanie quickly became one of Terry’s most valued assistants around…
It gets better
How’s this for an amazing transformation? On the left, Rocky at intake, Sept 2014. On the right, Rocky today. He’s come so far and overcome so much, but Rocky is still very, very unsure about people, especially strangers. We’re looking at bringing him back to Safe…
Emmy’s Surgery is Successful
Update: Bone fragments successfully removed. Remainder of joint looks good. Surgery uneventful, tolerated anesthesia well. She was “smart” standing up after. She will be assessed for status and comfort tomorrow AM to determine if she can be discharged.
Nala at work and play
Thank you to Jessica Farren for these lovely images of Nala at liberty in the arena and working with Terry on the ground.
Hello Dottie!
Thanks to the efforts of Team Dottie, we are kept well up to date on the progress of our girl. Here are some recent photos of Dottie in her foster home:
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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Dental Day for Bowie, Orion, and Justin
Our three newest gentlemen had their first visit from the vet recently. All of them have unknown histories of veterinary care. It’s likely that Justin and Bowie have at least had dental work at some point in their past, but it’s quite possible that Orion has never had…
Video Intro: Mina
https://youtu.be/EizmZLxxOKE
Video Intro: Luna
https://youtu.be/g8OX8slbymg
Roscoe: New Video! June 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyYRCS3eU‑o
Where in the world is Ben?
If you’ve come to visit Safe Harbor Stables, recently you may have noticed we are missing one very large chestnut boy who has been a long time resident of SAFE. So where is our handsome boy Ben? Well…After a brief adoption trial that did not work out, we decided…
Unfortunate News For Teddi
Teddi had a visit from the vet last week. She turned up lame on her left front leg, and we noticed a suspicious bony lump on her pastern that has been getting larger over the past few weeks. After a brief lameness exam, Dr. Fleck took some radiographs, and the…
