Ginger update
Ginger is settling in pretty well at SAFE Harbor. Sheās got some things to learn, but weāre taking it slow and making good progress. She came to us with bad dermatitis along her mane and tail dock that has to be treated, so she is learning how to take a bath. Weāreā¦
Special Guests at the SAFE Benefit Show
The Seattle Police Departmentās Mounted Patrol will be stopping by Donida Farm to put on a special demonstration during the SAFE Benefit Horse Show!! The demo will take place at the start of our Exhibitor Party on Saturday evening at 5pm. The Patrol horses and theirā¦
Problems with Kat
Over the past month or so, weāve been noticing that Kat has been tripping more and more, both under saddle and even when being led. Itās gotten to the point where weāve decided to pull her out of training with Brittney until we can have a vet examine her and possiblyā¦
Photos from the Open House
We had a great time at last Sundayās Open House with lots of folks stopping by to meet the horses and enjoy a grilled hot dog or two. SAFE supporter Margaret C took these gorgeous photographs and was kind enough to share them with us.
Moonshine Training Video
Moonshine started cantering under saddle this week without a lead pony! Heās doing great!! Hereās a video taken the week before last of his first ride off the lunge line. Look closely and see if you recognize the horse that heās working with in the arenaā¦itāsā¦
Lucky Training Update
Lucky continues to do well in his work with Helga Roberts at Dutch Mills Farm. Recently she had this to say about his behavior and his attitude: āLucky has been at my barn since the beginning of June and has not shown ANY bad barn behavior. He gets turned out everyā¦
Striderā¦Mystery Solved?
Strider has been puzzling us for months with an on-again-off-again urinary tract issue. His only symptom was random bouts of leaking urine. Sometimes he would ādribbleā significant amounts of urine, splashing himself and making a mess of his stall. Other times, heā¦
Cameo is now wearing a saddle!
Cameo wants everyone to know she has been wearing a saddle for a few weeks now, but today was the first time it was put on while she was standing in the cross-ties. Youāll notice that Cameo is wearing a chain in the photo. Thatās because she is still learning how toā¦
Photo Update: Aubrey
Jessica Farren was able to visit Aubrey at her foster home with Jackie. She got some lovely photos to share with us. Aubrey is doing very well in her pasture with Annabelle. They are very good pals and she is relaxed and content with life. Canāt wait to see her allā¦
Photo Update: Annabelle
Spring is in the air and Annabelle is looking great at her foster home with Aubrey. Jessica Farren took some great shots of our girl when she visited her foster mom Jackie a few weeks ago. Annabelle did very well through the winter and continues to be a sweet mareā¦
Rehab Update: Harley
It has been a few weeks since Harley and Ruger were dropped off by Animal Control. Both are doing very well settling in and getting healthier every day. Harley is very sweet and calm. Herd Health Manager Melinda has taken her on as a special project. Melinda has beenā¦
Training Update: Jessel
While in Ellensburg this past week, I visited with Jessel who is in training with Joel Conner. She has really grown up in the last few months and we are excited to see how she develops over the summer. Jessel has come a long way and Joelās patient work with her isā¦
Training Update: King
I had the chance to visit and ride King at Joel Connerās where he is getting started under saddle. King has become a very handsome boy with a very shiny black coat and a sweet personality. He is kind and gentle on the ground, easy to groom and saddle. He still needsā¦
Nora Rejoins the SAFE Herd
We always hope that we have placed our horses in forever homesā¦but from time to time, things donāt work out that way. Nora was with her loving adoptive family for almost three years when we got the call that their life situation was changing and they could no longerā¦
