New shoes for Cameo
We have been working with farrier Jake Cowden to help Cameoās club foot by adding shoes. Weāve been making very slow and subtle changes to her hooves, but already we are seeing signs of improvement. She is striding better in the front with lots more toe flip insteadā¦
Finn, Making Progress
I have been riding Finn for about a month now. He is a gentleman for tacking up, he stands for mounting and dismounting, walks off and halts when asked and yields his hindquarters and shoulders from both the leg or guiding reins. He is comfortable at the walk but hasā¦
Ben has a sweet spotā¦
ā¦and Steph knows right where it is! This is a happy horse. Ben is steadily gaining weight and winning the hearts of our volunteers! He is a sweet boy and very smart and willing to work. We are just lightly working him at liberty and adding a little bit ofā¦
January Volunteer of the Month: Lisa Garr!
Congratulations to our first Volunteer of the Month for 2015ā¦Lisa Garr!! Lisa began volunteering in February of last year, starting with a weekly chore shift and then promptly added a second shift. It wasnāt too long before Terry saw what an asset Lisa could be forā¦
A rough month for Lolaā¦
Lola has had a difficult month. She was becoming sour to work at the trot and canter about 4 weeks ago and we starting to question the saddle fit, other things that might be causing her discomfort and possible behavioral issues. She had been going so well this changeā¦
Bridgit training update from Kim Lacy
From trainer Kim Lacy: āBridgit is doing well. Sheās very sensible, she just has a lot of energy. Now that we are doing more āworkā she is better focused. The biggest issue with her right now is she is pretty weak in her hind end and over her back and she does getā¦
Kai Update
Kai is doing wonderful for both his riding work and behavior. He is getting to spend a few nights a week in the arena for turnout which has been great for his energy level and training rides. We are working right now to clear up some thrush in his front feet. Wetā¦
Video: Nala in hand and under saddle
Lacey: Horsemanship Clinic Report
Lacey and Erika participated in the June Joel Conner clinic at SAFE. Hereās what Erika had to say about the experience: This was my second clinic working with Lacey, and this time we went back to basics. We spent a lot of time working on moving her front-quarters,ā¦
SAFE Alumni Update: Nora
Nora, now known as Mercy, in her new home: For updates on many of your favorite adopted SAFE horses, visit our SAFE Alumni Facebook group! Itās where SAFE adopters can post updates, photos, and videos of their SAFE horses, to share their progress with the SAFEā¦
SAFE Alumni Update: Jewel
Jewel and Julie went camping!! For updates on many of your favorite adopted SAFE horses, visit our SAFE Alumni Facebook group! Itās where SAFE adopters can post updates, photos, and videos of their SAFE horses, to share their progress with the SAFEā¦
June Training Update: Ben
Ben and Lisaās June Training update: Yesterday during our morning ride, we were joined by three Hunter/Jumper students and their instructor. I was invited to stay for the lesson, as the instructor believed it would be good for her students and their horses to haveā¦
SAFE Alumni Update: Phoenix and King
Here are some photos shared by Phoenix and Kingās adoptive family:
June Volunteer of the Month: Carolyn Gudmundson
Woodinville resident Carolyn Gudmundson has been named as Save a Forgotten Equineās June Volunteer of the Month. She was selected for this honor because of all the years sheās helped look after our rescue horses with consistency, with genuine care, and with absoluteā¦
