Misty at the SAFE Show
Our good friend Amy Hagstrom made us a very generous offer last month…she took Misty to her home and worked with her under saddle and in hand for a month in preparation for the SAFE Show. Amy’s hard work with this lovely young mare was showcased this past weekend as…
A message from Volunteer Coordinator Debi Shatos
I am celebrating the one year anniversary of my job as Volunteer Coordinator. In that year, I have been incredibly moved by the quality of people who choose to give their time and energy to SAFE. Every time I put the call out for help, our dedicated volunteers answer…
Strider in the Sun
Today, Strider had his first official turnout in SUNLIGHT! His healing has progressed to the point that Dr. Hannah cleared him to begin very brief periods of turnout. We are starting with 30 minutes of exposure for the next few days. We will be closely monitoring the…
Introducing new SAFE Treasurer, Victoria Guy
We are delighted to announce that Victoria Guy has accepted a position on the Board of Directors of SAFE. Victoria will be taking on the role of SAFE Treasurer, a position she will bring a great deal of professional and nonprofit experience to. Victoria has been…
Fun Facts for Your Friday
Here’s a chart that shows each of the current SAFE horses and the date they arrived at the rescue. I knew Honeycutt was our longest resident, but I didn’t realize Sinatra was in 2nd place!! How time flies! horse intake date days months years Honeycutt 7/15/05 2562…
Ego Afire — Adopted!
Ego Afire has been on a foster-to-adopt trial and we are delighted to announce that his adoption became official today! Congratulations to Randy & Karen and their new horse “Eomer”…named for the King of the Horse Lords, from The Lord of the Rings!
When nice things happen to nice horses!
Sure, SAFE is all about the horses. They’re the reason we do what we do. Their beauty moves us, their stories captivate us, and their spirits lift us. “The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse’s ears.” We hear these words, and we don’t have to look too…
Looking good, Mr Pibb!
Mr Pibb is thriving in his new home! Thank you to his mom Laura for these gorgeous photos!!
Thank you from ALL the horses at SAFE!!!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who donated during the Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG event May 3rd and 4th! Generous donors like you raised over $16 MILLION dollars for non-profits in the Greater Seattle area. SAFE is so very thankful to all of you who donated over…
Training Update: Jewel
Claire has done an absolute AMAZING job training Jewel for SAFE. Our little palomino paint has transformed into a beautiful young riding mare with a TON of potential. Claire had a few things to tell us about the progress Jewel has made and riding her in last month’s…
April Volunteer of the Month: Jayne Tracy
Our April Volunteer of the Month has been a steadfast friend of SAFE for more than three years. She has a quiet way with people and horses. She doesn’t need the spotlight and goes about her work with a cheerful willingness that makes the Saturday morning shift run…
Ben at the Joel Conner Clinic, April 16–17, 2016
(as reported by Ben’s regular rider, Lisa Garr) In December of 2015, Ben and I participated in a clinic at SAFE with trainer Joel Conner and I was just hoping he would stay calm enough to participate safely. Well, he blew me away then with his focus, willingness, and…
Eye Surgery is a Success
We have good news to share: Anakin had his eye surgery done last Thursday and it was a complete success. He spent the night after the surgery at Rainland Farm Equine Clinic so Dr McCracken could watch over him following the procedure, and he was released into our care…
Jessel Medical Update
On February 5th, Jessel sustained a skull fracture while she and Tess were playing in turnout. Radiographs were taken and determined that the fracture was about 2 1/2” long and had slightly dislodged the bone in her face. She was prescribed antibiotics, pain…
