April — Before photo
Dr. Hannah’s assistant sent me this horrible photo of April’s injury, just before it was sutured up. THIS IS WHY BARBED WIRE IS NOT SUITABLE FENCING FOR HORSES!!! If this doesn’t convince you, I don’t know what will. Everyone horse owner should see this photo, as…
Lucky — post-surgery update
Lucky made it through his surgery with flying colors. Dr. Bryant said he removed some HUGE chips and Lucky should be feeling much better without them. The day after the surgery he was moved to NWESC to start his rehabilitation, which begins with stall rest and daily…
April — intake photos
Photos taken April 30th, two days after arriving at SAFE:
Nadia — Adopted!
Congratulations to Amanda B. of Yelm, WA on her adoption of Nadia! Nadia was originally part of a large seizure in Pierce County involving 18 horses and minis, 55 dogs, and numerous other animals in June of 2010, in extremely poor condition. Eventually she was taken…
Nadia
breed: Arabian color: grey age: 13 (born April 20, 1998) sex: mare height: 14.2 hh Nadia is well started and would be suitable for someone with intermediate riding skills. Status: Adopted Nadia is a sweet, pretty mare that was originally rescued from a hoarding…
Nadia Update — Apr 24, 2011
Nadia came back from training today and I was able to get a quick video and some still shots of her under saddle. She was so good that our volunteer Sara’s daughter, Angelique, was able to take her 2nd riding lesson on her even though she had just arrived in a…
Aiden Update
We picked up Aiden today in anticipation of him going to training tomorrow, and Nadia’s return (if you hadn’t heard, she is already pending adoption). Here’s a picture of him hanging out in our pasture. He’s still only about 14h, but stocky and absolutely a…
Corona Update April 23 2011
Quick update for your Easter weekend…this beautiful day I took Corona out and cleaned him up. Finally, he is growing in a much healthier-looking summer coat where he had been bald in patches. He is still clinging on to some of the more stubborn long wiry winter coat…

Mesquite, photos by Jessica Farren
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Mesquite makes a new friend!
Volunteer rider Claire got to spend some time with Mesquite this past week. He is learning to trust new people and let go of his past. Claire is very quiet and patient with him. You can see from the photos what a handsome fellow he is becoming. We continue to increase…
SAFE’s clinic with Joel Conner and Colt starting demonstrations
It was a pleasure this past weekend to have Joel Conner visit the SAFE horses and teach our volunteers. We began each morning, with a colt starting demonstration where Joel worked with Hickory, Mesquite and Ben. Joel is an expert when it comes to working with…
Rehab plan for Karma
Early last month, our sweet Karma came up lame on the left front leg. She was diagnosed with a check ligament lesion and a cyst in her splint bone. The bone cyst carried a prognosis of lifelong lameness if left untreated. Due to her young age and promising future as a…
Introducing SAFE’s Operations Team!
At the beginning of 2015, SAFE embarked on a new chapter within our organization with the separation of the Governing Board of Directors and the creation of our Operations Team. Over the last 8 months, the Operations Team has been growing and developing. Some…
Foster Update: Finn
We have found a fantastic foster home for Finn. He is alone for the moment but has an entire herd of horses across the street to keep him company until his foster person finds a horse of her own. Finn’s hooves seem to be feeling better on the soft hogsfuel footing at…