Louie Training Update
Louie is back in regular work some time off for some chiropractic issues. He is feeling significantly better under saddle and is now willing to bend, work laterally and stretch long and low. His canter work is still developing but he is now able to sit down and use…
Lola Training Update
Lola is now consistently working over small jumps and was shown over fences at the SAFE show, where she placed 3rd. She has proven to be a bold and willing jumper and I think the next step is to try her over some cross country jumps. She has been steadily improving in…
A visit with Char
SAFE volunteer Allison visited Charmeon up at Half Trak Farm and got to take her for a spin. She reports that Char is pretty fun to ride although she’s still a bit green and lacks confidence. But she’s forward and sweet, and loves to hear that she’s a good girl.…
Sinatra pictures
Here are some cute photos that Allison took of Sinatra back in July, being himself at SAFE Harbor Stables.
Bigfoot? Big heart!
It would undoubtedly be quite a surprise to be hiking through the woods only to run into the legendary Sasquatch, the elusive man-ape creature said to haunt the forests of the Northwest. It was no less a surprise when we at SAFE received a donation in the amount of…
Results and Pro photos for all the SAFE horses, in one place!
The SAFE horses and their riders performed beautifully at this year’s show. Here are the pro photos and the ribbon count for each of them. We’re so proud of you!! Zanadu and Lara Zanadu, by Karen Wegehenkel Zanadu, by Liz Stabbert 2nd place, Trails, Mounted, 18–29 2nd…
JR at the SAFE Show!
JR has been in a foster/training situation at Dutch Mills Farm since May, thanks to Helga Roberts, who has done amazing work with this lovely horse. She brought him to the SAFE show where he competed in Dressage and Trot Poles.…and walked away as the Champion of the…
Brandii Bask at the SAFE Show
Here are some great photos of Brandii Bask and Sandy at the SAFE Show, taken by Liz Stabbert:

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Stella Medical Update
On March 24th, Stella came up completely lame on the left hind leg. Dr. McCracken came out and diagnosed her with a peroneus tertius tendon rupture. This tendon is part of the apparatus in the hind limb that coordinates flexion and extension of the stifle and hock.…
First meeting of new friends
With Shay’s recent passing, Marta was in need of a new friend to join her at her lovely foster home in Fall City. Since we’ve determined that Aubrey is not sound enough to be ridden, she seemed a good choice. Here are photos of the two mares meeting for the first time…
Jessel Liberty Work
Nadia Update!
Hi Bonnie, We wanted to write and give you an update on Nadia! We adopted her from SAFE almost 5 years ago. She was my daughter Zoë’s very first horse and she is now riding her for WAHSET for Yelm High School. I thought I’d send you some pictures of our first couple…
Run free, Shay
Strength and beauty. Two words that perfectly describe Shay. In the four years that we have known her, we’ve seen her battle back from neglect to become a vibrantly, beautiful mare. She’s lived a happy life in the company of her best friend Marta under the wonderful…
Anakin Update — March 14, 2016
Another month has flown by and the skelatal horse we met back in December is becoming more and more of a memory. Anakin has now put on nearly 200 pounds since his rescue, and he is starting to glow with renewed health and vitality. He’s enjoying more and more turnout…