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 toā¦
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 strengthā¦
Brandii Bask
Weāve gotten another wonderful update from Brandiiās 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. Sheā¦
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 wasnāt happy about being girthed up and was pretty distracted by the bites. Weāve been slathering his belly in SWAT andā¦
Mr Pibb ā 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. Pibbā¦
Khianna update
Khianna has been a busy girl lately! Sheās spent the last month at Horsepitality Too! getting some extra handling and attention from Chrissy Lynch and some of her riding students. Sheās now moving down the road to her new foster home at Third Watch Farm. Chrissy &ā¦
Strider ā April 9, 2012
April Volunteer of the Month: Sharon Bradley
Please join us in congratulating our April Volunteer of the Month, Sharon Bradley. Sharon began volunteering with us a year ago. When she first started, she was a little bit intimidated if the horses got too close. A year later, she has gained knowledge, skill andā¦
Foster Update: Rocky
Update from Rockyās foster mom Kellie: Just wanted to let you know that Rocky is still doing very good. He is eating most of his meds (7/8th???) and Iām seeing only a few hay āballsā with the orchard grass hay. I think it is softer for him to chew. His weight isā¦
Foster Update: Banjo and Finn
Here are some great photos of Finn and Banjo (aka āJoeyā) and their foster parents Carrie and Derek. They are taking wonderful care of these two boys. We are so lucky to have wonderful fosters to care for and love our companion horses! [gallery link=āfileāā¦
Sophie: Baby is growing up!
Sophie had her first dental float this week! We were able to confirm that she is coming four years old this year. One baby cap came off during the float and one wolf tooth was extracted with no trouble. She needs a little work with needles for sedation but wasnāt tooā¦
Heath Update: Anakin
After six months in our care, weāre reaching the final stages of Anakinās rehabilitation. Dr. McCracken came out Monday to do a dental float and give him his vaccines. Unsurprisingly, Anakin does not have the worldās greatest teethā¦there was bad ulceration but heā¦
May Volunteer of the Month: Sara Sluszka
When horses come to SAFE, they are often suspicious and fearful. In many cases, their hard lives have left them mistrustful of humans. It takes patience, sensitivity, timing, and powerful observation skills to bring them out of their hurtful pasts and into a healthy,ā¦
Health Update: Emmy
This week we brought Emmy home from winter turnout at foster. We had a lameness evaluation done on Tuesday (video posted below) and sadly, she is still slightly off on the right hind. The time off has helped her some, but there is clearly something still botheringā¦
