Buckwheat Update from Feb 1 2007
Had a chance to see what’s under that blanket today…he’s got a cute little bod! He stood very nicely to be groomed. I know there has been some concern about the possibility that Buck has Cushings, due to his long coat? Well I am happy to report that he is shedding…
Buckwheat Update from Jan 31 2007
I let him meet Jay & Oliver briefly over the fence after I unloaded him from my trailer yesterday. They all sniffed noses then Buck squealed and sort of struck out with his front hooves. I took to the back pasture and turned him out there, and he immediately…
Buckie photos
Buckwheat Background and History
BUCKWHEAT is a 20–25 yo 15 hh gelding. Bay with a small star and a double snip. Right now he is a furry little guy in his winter coat. Buck is up to date on shots, worming, teeth and feet. He has some stiffness due to age and cold weather, but he is sound and quite…
Greta update — Jan 22, 2007
I got to see Greta today working with her trainer, Monica Stephens, and see Greta’s owner Molly again. Wow! I can’t believe this is the same horse I saw in May 2005, who was sick, thin, and lethargic in quarantine in Yakima. She is absolutely stunning! I think she had…
Earl’s Story
There’s a scene toward the end of the documentary Buck in which legendary horseman Buck Brannaman is in a pen with a stallion who repeatedly tries to attack him. Buck calmly uses his flag to keep the horse at a safe distance, and all the while, the stallion is rearing…
Greta update — Aug 21, 2006
Update from Molly: She’s such a pretty girl. I’m so sorry I missed the clinic; we’ll be at the next one!!
First Day Outside
Open House and Tack Sale
Sept 27 from 12–3pm
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Bingo at the Barn
Oct 11 from 1–4 pm
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Special Guests at the SAFE Benefit Show
The Seattle Police Department’s Mounted Patrol will be stopping by Donida Farm to put on a special demonstration during the SAFE Benefit Horse Show!! The demo will take place at the start of our Exhibitor Party on Saturday evening at 5pm. The Patrol horses and their…
Problems with Kat
Over the past month or so, we’ve been noticing that Kat has been tripping more and more, both under saddle and even when being led. It’s gotten to the point where we’ve decided to pull her out of training with Brittney until we can have a vet examine her and possibly…
Photos from the Open House
We had a great time at last Sunday’s Open House with lots of folks stopping by to meet the horses and enjoy a grilled hot dog or two. SAFE supporter Margaret C took these gorgeous photographs and was kind enough to share them with us.
Moonshine Training Video
Moonshine started cantering under saddle this week without a lead pony! He’s doing great!! Here’s a video taken the week before last of his first ride off the lunge line. Look closely and see if you recognize the horse that he’s working with in the arena…it’s…
Lucky Training Update
Lucky continues to do well in his work with Helga Roberts at Dutch Mills Farm. Recently she had this to say about his behavior and his attitude: “Lucky has been at my barn since the beginning of June and has not shown ANY bad barn behavior. He gets turned out every…
Strider…Mystery Solved?
Strider has been puzzling us for months with an on-again-off-again urinary tract issue. His only symptom was random bouts of leaking urine. Sometimes he would “dribble” significant amounts of urine, splashing himself and making a mess of his stall. Other times, he…
