Zan Update from Dec 1, 2010
Unfortunately, Zan’s pending adoption has fallen through. This has nothing to do with Zan herself, but rather a change in the status of the family that was planning to adopt her. Zan has returned to SAFE and she looks great. We are hoping to get a rider on her ASAP…
Deeds Update from Nov 18 2010
Update from Sheridan: Deeds is doing well; he’s here at my place in Monroe. He did a month of training with Kim Gatley in Maltby, and it did wonders for him both on groundwork and under saddle. He’s very quiet and generally very sweet. I just wish I had more time to…
Monroe Monitor: The Killing of Kings
The Killing of Kings by Caiti Raimer Published Nov 15 2010 For two years I’ve volunteered at S.A.F.E (Save A Forgotten Equine). A horse came to us one day, a victim of the racing world. His name is Bucky B Lucky; he is the grandson of Seattle Slew, and the sweetest…
Nadia Photos
Nadia’s arrival at NWESC:
Lucky Update from Nov 14 2010
Had a visit today from one of Bucky B Lucky’s former part-owners. Tara confirmed that Lucky was always a barn sweetheart. She also brought two win pictures of Lucky that his future adopter will get to keep. Very cool, thank you Tara! This might be a great time to…
Nadia Background & History
Nadia is a 12 year old gray Arabian mare that was original part of a Pierce County Animal Control seizure in early June 2010, out of a hoarder situation involving 18 ponies and horses and 55 dogs that were living in filthy conditions. This is also the same place where…
Seattle Times: Rescue Groups Save Racehorses from Slaughterhouses
Rescue Groups Save Racehorses from Slaughterhouses by Lynn Thompson Published Nov 9 2010 Bucky B Lucky, a grandson of Seattle Slew and a former racehorse at Emerald Downs, was rescued before he was to be transported to Canada for slaughter. The Humane Society says…
Holly Update — Nov 7, 2010
Update from Holly’s adopter: Yesterday Holly and I had a centered riding lesson from Karen Ireland. It was awesome! We did a group class with three of our friends. After so many years of trail riding, I had lots to work on. We did walk and trot. Holly was wonderful!…
Emmy says thank you!
Thanks to an amazing group of people who pitched in their monetary support, Emmy is going to get the surgery she needs to remove the bone chip from her stifle. The surgery is scheduled for April 21st and she’ll be transported to Rainland Equine the night before to get…
Phoenix under saddle
Phoenix had the opportunity recently to don the western tack and enjoy a ride with new volunteer rider, Jolene. Doesn’t he look handsome?
A field trip for Misty, Lola, Cameo, and Nala
Misty, Lola, Cameo, and Nala had a little field trip today, leaving Safe Harbor with their riders and walking down to the nearby Hollywood Hills Saddle Club. There’s a schooling show coming up at HHSC on May 9th that we’re planning to bring horses to, so Terry wisely…
Aiden at Donida
Look who I ran into yesterday at the Donida schooling show! It’s Aiden! He competed in the hunter classes and did a terrific job.
Marta and Shay greet springtime
Spring has sprung, apparently, and what better way to celebrate than letting the ponies into the pasture! Yesterday Marta and Shay enjoyed a very serious bit of rolling and then took off and galloped a few laps around the pasture. Their foster mom Eileen took this…
Einstein Intake Photos
Einstein is a 15 year old Quarter Horse gelding seized by Animal Control for lack of care. He’s already gained about 50 pounds since he was taken from his home, and he’s starting to shed his scruffy starvation coat. His hooves are going to need a lot more care as they…
