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Happy National Volunteer Week!

Happy National Volunteer Week!

It’s National Volunteer Week! We’re kicking things off with a special video celebrating the incredible work our amazing community of volunteers accomplish each day. From mucking stalls to mending hearts, your dedication makes a world of difference for our horses. From…

Alumni Update: Bramble (Ranger)

Alumni Update: Bramble (Ranger)

We recently checked in with Bramble (now Ranger) and his adopter Jocelyn. Jocelyn and Ranger did some cutting clinics last summer. He really loved it and really took to it. Jocelyn said it was amazing seeing him cut out the cow from the herd as if he was born to do…

Alumni Update: Ben

Alumni Update: Ben

Ben is looking good and enjoying life with Lisa. He loves to roll in the sand and romp with his buddy Ebony.

Why We Love Her: Poppy

Why We Love Her: Poppy

Casey has been working with Poppy for quite a while, and has the following to say about little Poppy: 

Riding Ranger

Riding Ranger

Lexee N has been working Ranger, preparing him for saddling and his first rides. Here’s what she has to say: “Ranger is an older guy with still a lot of life to give. When I first started to work him, he was stuck straight and walking himself lame with his imbalance.…

Alumni Update: Dottie

Alumni Update: Dottie

SAFE Alumni volunteers recently paid a visit to Dottie and her adopter Karmin. Dottie is looking great, she’s at a good weight and was friendly when we visited, asking for lots of scratches and moved so we could reach all the areas that had an itch. She doesn’t lie…

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Ranger

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Ranger

Carrie S brought Ranger into the groundwork portion of the March Joel Conner clinic, and had this to say about the experience: “What a fun way to start the clinic season!  Ranger participated in his very first Joel Conner clinic in March 2025.  It was a big week for…

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Brownie

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Brownie

Man, Brownie is gonna be a cool horse for someone. In a short time, Brownie has been making strides from an anxious and pushy horse to a more confident and balanced horse. He’s learning how to get his feet under him and understand what people are asking of him. It…

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May 17 from 1–4 pm
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Spring Open House and Tack Sale

Spring Open House and Tack Sale

Come out to the barn this Saturday, April 26th, from 12 — 3 for our first Open House and Tack Sale of 2025! Meet the horses, enjoy complimentary refreshments, find that new saddle blanket you’ve always wanted — all while supporting the work we do here at SAFE. Hope to…

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Cleopatra

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Cleopatra

Kirsten AL worked with Cleo in the March Joel Conner Clinic, and has the following to say about her experience: “Cleopatra continues to be one of the sweetest mares to work with! It is when she is at peace and focused on you when you know you have gotten somewhere.…

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Harissa

March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Harissa

Lexee N on working with Harissa: “Well this mare continues to impress me and many others. The first Joel Conner clinic we have made it to a huge stepping stone of saddling Harissa for the first time in her life. Not often do we know a horse’s history of their past…

Reflections on Veronica

Reflections on Veronica

Terry’s recent reflections on Veronica: “Veronica’s playful nature has really started to emerge over the past year as she’s gained confidence in her environment, her handlers, and herself. She’s got a funny side—opinionated, but still respectful. Over the last few…

Happy National Volunteer Week!

Happy National Volunteer Week!

It’s National Volunteer Week! We’re kicking things off with a special video celebrating the incredible work our amazing community of volunteers accomplish each day. From mucking stalls to mending hearts, your dedication makes a world of difference for our horses. From…

Alumni Update: Bramble (Ranger)

Alumni Update: Bramble (Ranger)

We recently checked in with Bramble (now Ranger) and his adopter Jocelyn. Jocelyn and Ranger did some cutting clinics last summer. He really loved it and really took to it. Jocelyn said it was amazing seeing him cut out the cow from the herd as if he was born to do…

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