Mesquite, photos by Jessica Farren
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Mesquite makes a new friend!
Volunteer rider Claire got to spend some time with Mesquite this past week. He is learning to trust new people and let go of his past. Claire is very quiet and patient with him. You can see from the photos what a handsome fellow he is becoming. We continue to increaseā¦
SAFEās clinic with Joel Conner and Colt starting demonstrations
It was a pleasure this past weekend to have Joel Conner visit the SAFE horses and teach our volunteers. We began each morning, with a colt starting demonstration where Joel worked with Hickory, Mesquite and Ben. Joel is an expert when it comes to working withā¦
Rehab plan for Karma
Early last month, our sweet Karma came up lame on the left front leg. She was diagnosed with a check ligament lesion and a cyst in her splint bone. The bone cyst carried a prognosis of lifelong lameness if left untreated. Due to her young age and promising future as aā¦
Introducing SAFEās Operations Team!
At the beginning of 2015, SAFE embarked on a new chapter within our organization with the separation of the Governing Board of Directors and the creation of our Operations Team. Over the last 8 months, the Operations Team has been growing and developing. Someā¦
Foster Update: Finn
We have found a fantastic foster home for Finn. He is alone for the moment but has an entire herd of horses across the street to keep him company until his foster person finds a horse of her own. Finnās hooves seem to be feeling better on the soft hogsfuel footing atā¦
Foster Update ā Rocky
Many thanks to Rockyās foster family for continuing to take such fantastic care of Rocky. Here is their latest update: Rocky continues to do well. Dr. Colton āpeekedā at him for me to make sure his weight was okay. He said it looked pretty good for his breed and hisā¦
Training and Health Update: Sapphire
Sapphire is responding well to ulcer treatment and has not experienced any colic symptoms since the treatment began. She is also going well at the walk, trot, and canter.
Joel Conner Clinic Report: Anderson
Terry worked with Anderson during Joel Connerās last visit, hereās what she had to say: Wow!! What a great ride!! Anderson has never felt this forward before. At this clinic, Joel gave Anderson the best compliment, saying he is ready to beā¦
A Visit with Remy
We visited with Remy recently in Oregon where heās been in training with Nick Donohue. The big dark beauty was about 2 weeks into his work with Nick. We got to see him go through the colt starting groundwork process as Nick checked off things needed beforeā¦
Joel Conner Clinic Report: Tabitha
Terry took Tabitha in the riding sessions of the Joel Conner clinic. Hereās her report: I really like this mare!! Every ride is better than the last and she is changing so quickly. Her ground manners are impeccable and she is safe enough forā¦
Joel Conner Clinic Report: Zoe
Terry has been working with Zoe, and Joel Conner rode her several times at the last clinic. Hereās what Terry had to say: Zoe has steadily been progressing with acceptance of the saddle. She is still tight when it goes on, especially if she hasā¦
Joel Conner Clinic Report: Renee
SAFE volunteer Blair worked with Renee during the groundwork portion of the clinic. Hereās what she had to report on her experience: I had an anxious/excited vibe walking into the barn for my first Joel Conner Clinic. I was paired with Renee, who has a sweet demeanorā¦
Joel Conner Clinic Report: Sienna
Terry worked with Sienna during the groundwork sessions of the Joel Conner clinic, and Sienna was saddled for the first time! Hereās what Terry had to say: This was Siennaās second time in a Joel Conner clinic at Safe Harbor. Joel and I assessed the workā¦
