by Lily Leitkowski | Dec 11, 2025 | Bridgit
Changes in her family circumstances necessitated Bridget’s return to SAFE, where we would be able to best support her in the search for a new home. Quickly, Bridget cemented herself as a volunteer favorite. With her sweet disposition and welcoming nickers, it isn’t...
by Lily Leitkowski | Dec 10, 2025 | Artie
We have a very exciting announcement to make: Artie Shaw has been adopted! We’ve all loved Artie for so long, holding our breath as he transformed into the sweet, willing gelding he is today. To say “hours of work” went into him is a serious understatement—his journey...
by Cathy Olson | Dec 4, 2025 | Heidi
Heidi’s adopter, Kristina, posted an update on October 10th: Heidi was rescued by safe in 2007. We’ll be celebrating 18 years together this November. She always cracks me up because she pretends to be independent and acts like she doesn’t want attention, but as soon...
by Laurie Sasser | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorized, Volunteers of the Month
Congratulations to our December Volunteer of the Month, Amy Delachica! At SAFE, our volunteers are truly the heart of our community. We can really only do what we do because of our amazingly generous volunteers! This month we are celebrating Amy Delachica. Amy has...
by Cathy Olson | Nov 25, 2025 | Freya
Freya’s Report (from her perspective and that’s the only way per Freya) Greetings my dear SAFE subjects, I know it has been a while, but I simply have had too full of a schedule to write. In addition, my hoof typewriter broke, and my servant has claimed she has...
by Bonnie Hammond | Nov 24, 2025 | Rescue Stories
In 2016, SAFE was contacted about taking in a young pregnant mare. The mare had a large sarcoid on her face near her mouth that likely needed to be removed. She was one of 7 horses that had belonged to an elderly couple, and when the man passed away, ownership of the...
by Beck Wren | Nov 24, 2025 | Mirana
When Cal’s owner needed urgent help finding him a new home, SAFE stepped in to assist. The perfect home quickly emerged: lush green fields, a picture-perfect red barn, and a wonderful family ready to welcome Cal as their new horse. There was just one catch—they needed...
by Cathy Olson | Nov 20, 2025 | Tasara
Sherri and Tasara are doing very well together. Tasara is as content and happy as can be and gets lots of attention throughout the day. She loves her large barn area that she can go in and out at will into her very large open paddock. Tasara shares the barn with four...
by Cathy Olson | Nov 19, 2025 | Mac
Here is an update from Mac’s adopter Jerre from late this summer: Our biggest success has been a deep dive into positive reinforcement and collaborative care. I give Mac the option to refuse any contact, haltering, fly mask, etc., while encouraging participation with...
by Lily Leitkowski | Nov 19, 2025 | Barb, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
Annika rode Barb in the October Joel clinic, and has the following to say about their experience together: “Participating in the October Joel Conner clinic with Barb was a lesson in presence, patience, and partnership. Barb is a small horse with a big...
