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Another update from Brandii Bask

Seems we just updated Brandii’s page to share her ponying adventure on the trails, but we’ve got another foster update to tell you about! Brandii was ridden on Sunday in the arena by KristiM (thank goodness for small rider). She was much more relaxed and went in all…

JR Update

JR left last week for his new foster home at the newly rebuilt barn at Dutch Mills Farm. JR is one of six horses that are now living in Helga Roberts’ beautiful new barn, and we are grateful to Helga for offering him a place during this time of rebuilding and…

Shiloh’s next big adventure!

Shiloh arrived yesterday to her new digs at lovely Bear Creek Farm in Woodinville. Lucky Shiloh has been invited to stay there for the near future and while she is there, she will be getting 5 days a week of riding and handling from her foster mother, Brittney.…

A message for our supporters

As many of you know, SAFE is in a period of transition following the recent resignation of Jaime Taft. During this transition, we want to assure everyone that SAFE will continue to be a vital presence in our community. Upholding the commitments that SAFE has made to…

Announcing a Change in Leadership

The SAFE Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Jaime Taft. As Co-Founder and President, the Board recognizes the impact of her service and her passionate commitment to the horses and organization of SAFE. With the support of our community and the strength…

Brandii Bask

We’ve gotten another wonderful update from Brandii’s foster home, along with some great photos! Thank you to Sharon for taking such good care of our girl and exposing her to new experiences! Brandii was ponied out at Sawyer Woods on Saturday and did wonderfully. She…

JR under saddle

JR had his first ride today. Unfortunately he seems to suffer from sweet itch and his belly is covered in bites and scabs. He was a good boy, but wasn’t happy about being girthed up and was pretty distracted by the bites. We’ve been slathering his belly in SWAT and…

Mr Pibb — placed!

Congratulations to Laura Y. on her adoption of Mr. Pibb! Laura adopted Annie, a 9 year old Saddlebred mare, last summer. Unfortunately, Annie was not a good match for Laura and has been returned to SAFE (she is currently fostered at White Birch Farm where Mr. Pibb…

Heart of the Horse
July 19 from 5–10pm
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Joel Conner Horsemanship Clinic
Aug 15–17
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Open House and Tack Sale
Sept 27 from 12–3pm
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Getting to know Tess

We are happy to have three sweet new mares in our care: Tess, Bean, and Jessel. They were rescued from a very tough situation of neglect and starvation, and it’s going to take some time and TLC before they are ready for adoption. At the moment, we are letting them…

Training Update: Mesquite

Sometimes you meet a horse and say, wow, now that’s my kind of horse!  Mesquite has had my heart from the beginning. Once I rode him, I was done for! He is an amazing horse! He is kind, gentle, intelligent and fun. Plus, he has three smooth gates. Oh, and did I…

Banjo and Finn: Foster Buddies!!

Banjo spent about a month at Safe Harbor Stables before heading out to a foster home with Finn. These two Palomino geldings are like brothers!  After a little “play fighting” to establish that Finn was the boss, they have now settled in and are good buddies. This is…

Foster and Health Update: Rocky

I recently spent the morning with Rocky during a routine vet visit from Dr McCracken. His foster parents, Kellie and Peter, have done wonders in gaining his trust with their kind and patient handing. Rocky has come a long way from the timid boy he was when we first…

Health Update: Karma

Karma’s rehab has been going well. She is progressing with her trot work and the transition to having a rider was uneventful.  She has been easy to handle in every way.   Karma is available for an adopter who is willing to carry on with her rehab plan. We are very…

Grandma Dottie Belle

Dottie has a new friend at her foster home at Pacific Moon Equestrian Center —an 8 month old KWPN gelding named Frido! This young son of Freestyle seems to really enjoy life in the big field, as long as Dottie is by his side. Dottie has taken the little guy under her…

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