SAFE facing rising hay costs in the second half of 2011
About a month ago, we posted a plea for donations. It’s something we seriously dislike having to do, but when donations are down and expenses are up, there isn’t much choice. Unfortunately, last month’s request for help yielded only $650 in new donations, and only 4…
July Volunteer of the Month: Victoria Guy
Our volunteer of the month for July is Victoria G! Victoria has been a Sunday volunteer for over a year and has recently taken over Sunday morning turnout and feed in addition to barn chores. Her quiet nature is appreciated by our horses and her help is appreciated by…
Karma Intake Photos
Photos taken of Karma on July 3rd, the day she was signed over to SAFE:
I am helpful
There is a human thing called planning a party and being afraid no one will come. I know all about being afraid, but it’s almost never because of a party. Except for that party with the explosions in the sky, do you know that party? I don’t like that party. My foster…
Tueaday Snoozeday
Today I am shining like a bright penny in the sun. Mom looked out the window and said, Now there’s something you don’t see every day! and it was me doing this ——-> Horses have to be careful that no one sneaks up on them but I was so warm and happy that I let my…
Karen Wegehenkel photographs
Karen Wegehenkel took these lovely photos of Sunny & Shasta:
Summer
Our last photographic subject from our Karen Wegehenkel photoshoot is our beautiful old lady Summer. Summer and her buddy Buckwheat have recently returned to SAFE after almost 2 years at a wonderful foster home in Auburn. Both horses are elderly and are being treated…
Annie
Here is today’s installment of Karen Wegehenkel photography. Our subject today is that lovely redhead Annie. In these images, she shows her pretty face, her incredible neck, and her sweet side too!
A photography session with Marta and Shay
Recently, Jessica, a volunteer and foster committee member, spent the morning with Marta, Shay and their foster mom Eileen Carol. Eileen also volunteers as SAFE’s Foster Coordinator. I asked Jessica to tell me a little bit about her recent visit. Here are the kind…
Photos of Banjo at SHS
Here are a few photos of Banjo while he was at Safe Harbor Stables for training and preparing to go out to foster:
Nala’s rehab…time for a saddle!
Nala has been great about both her stall rest and being hand walked. After reviewing her progress with Dr. Devine at Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, we decided it was time to start the next phase of Nala’s rehab plan. We began riding her for 20 minutes at the walk. …
October Volunteer of the Month: Marco!!
Let’s all celebrate our Volunteer of the Month for October, Marco S! Marco is another volunteer who doesn’t hold down a chore or feeding shift, but plays an important role as a member of the Safe Harbor facilities team. Marco has been helping make improvements at the…
Stella: Training Update
Just for a little fun, I decided to work Stella in a Dressage saddle this week. She did very well and was comfortable to sit the trot and canter in the English tack. She is learning to keep a nice rhythm and cadence in her gaits. When she gets troubled, it takes…
Photo shoot with Dottie Belle!
Volunteer Jessica Farren recently visited Miss Dottie Belle at the Pacific Moon Equestrian Center. She took absolutely gorgeous photos! The fall colors are a stunning backdrop for this beautiful mare. Dottie has thrived under Karen Moore’s care. We are so blessed…
