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GiveBIG May 2–3rd

GiveBIG May 2–3rd

Each first Tuesday in May, Washington Gives promotes participating nonprofits through their online giving platform to help individuals and businesses discover and donate to nonprofits in Washington State. You can support SAFE during GiveBIG by clicking here.

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Veronica’s Tarp Journey

Veronica’s Tarp Journey

Where do ‘grandma’s horses’ come from, what are their origins? Just as all grandmas were once young women, some surely more wild than others, such must be the same for the horses who earn this moniker. Continuing the metaphor, on the ground, Veronica is closer to…

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Frosting’s First Ride

Frosting’s First Ride

The Frosting who arrived at SAFE at the beginning of 2021 was a scraggly creature, barely half a panel high at the wither, and covered in a ratty, matted coat. She was just shy of a year old then, and still clacking at every horse around her to remind them that she…

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Ride, Darla, Ride

Ride, Darla, Ride

While Darla is ready to leave the nest and embark on her next big adventure alongside a lucky adopter, we are happily enjoying the time we still get to spend alongside this special girl. Kaya M, Darla’s primary rider, has been putting in a lot of work to prepare this…

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March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Zelly

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Zelly

Kaya M brought Zelly into the groundwork portion of the March Joel Conner clinic, and had the following to say about her experience there as well as her observations of Zelly under saddle: “They say that being around smart people makes you smarter and I think that…

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Health Update: Declan

Health Update: Declan

Since arriving at SAFE, Delcan has been a little bit off, physically. Granted, he’s an older gentleman, and with the wisdom of age comes less desirable things, like arthritis, but we still wanted to check him out with our vets. To add another layer, when he first…

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March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Eleven

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Eleven

Sue C partnered up with Eleven at the March Joel Conner clinic, and had the following to say about their time together: “I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Eleven at the March 2023 Joel Conner clinic. Eleven is a lovely 24 year old Percheron cross…

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March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Betty

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Betty

Candi K recently worked alongside Betty in the March Joel Conner clinic, and had the following to say about their time together: “At first glance you might think Betty is big and assuming but once you look into her eyes you will see a gentle soul. At all of 5’1” I…

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Joel Conner Horsemanship Clinic
June 16–18
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Open House & Tack Sale
Saturday June 24 (12–3pm)
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Heart of the Horse
July 22
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May Volunteer of the Month

May Volunteer of the Month

We are oh so lucky Lara found SAFE! She has been a rockstar on the Sunday PM shift, stepping up as Shift Lead and then Barn Assist coming early to help with hay drop and turn in. Not only does she work a full time job and commit one of her weekend evenings to SAFE,…

Lacey, Back in the Saddle

Lacey, Back in the Saddle

Our longest resident at SAFE is a little chestnut mare named Lacey. 7 years Lacey has been here, so you would think that by this point we know her very well. And while this isn’t wrong, there are many ways in which Lacey remains an enigma to us. For a while she was…

Jax’s Back

Jax’s Back

As is the case with any new horse, it takes some time before we get to know them. That period of unknowing that comes before knowing is always so strange to reflect on – the hidden personalities that lurk beneath the surfaces, waiting to be teased out by proper care…

Nova at Training

Nova at Training

What is that saying, girls go to college to get more knowledge? (I think there’s a part about boys in there too, but it’s a little less kind). The girl in question here is Nova, and the college is a place in Ellensburg with teacher, Dylan Palm. With a great start…

GiveBIG May 2–3rd

GiveBIG May 2–3rd

Each first Tuesday in May, Washington Gives promotes participating nonprofits through their online giving platform to help individuals and businesses discover and donate to nonprofits in Washington State. You can support SAFE during GiveBIG by clicking here.

Veronica’s Tarp Journey

Veronica’s Tarp Journey

Where do ‘grandma’s horses’ come from, what are their origins? Just as all grandmas were once young women, some surely more wild than others, such must be the same for the horses who earn this moniker. Continuing the metaphor, on the ground, Veronica is closer to…

Joel Conner Horsemanship Clinic
June 16–18
More info >

Open House & Tack Sale
Saturday June 24 (12–3pm)
More info >

Heart of the Horse
July 22
More info >

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