Summer Update from Dec 2 2008
Summer is doing really well, and I can see that she feels much better now that she is on the Cushings medications. Her weight is great and sheās a great babysitter to the weanlings. Iāve also seen her gallop across the pasture a couple of times, so she is bright andā¦
Sasha ā Nov 29, 2008
From Megan: We moved Sasha to her new home at Pond-a-LuceāA Stables today (about 2ā3 mins from KCJ). She really enjoys the indoor arena and her new stall. She was excited and unsure of the trailer and it took a little longer than weād hoped to get her loaded up. But,ā¦
Annie Update from Nov 20 2008
Annieās doing well. So far Andrea (the trainer) is just getting to know them and working on ground work. Willow is learning to lunge and have things blankets thrown over her back and such in preparation for the saddle. Sheās doing more desensitizing work with Annie asā¦
Holly Update ā Nov 19, 2008
From Hollyās adopter: Dr. Hannah was out today to āwinterizeā the horses. She gave Holly two thumbs up! We used the measure stick and Holly is now 14.2 1/2 hands tall. She has grown 1 1/2ā³ since I last measured her in Aug. Hollyās rump is still taller than herā¦
Annie Update from Nov 16 2008
Annieās on her way up to training! Annie loaded into the trailer like a champ, but was very nervous when she couldnāt see Willow. She is still so insecure about her place in this world and hopefully her training at Half Trak Farm willā¦
Deeds Update from Nov 16 2008
Hi there! Quick update for Mr. Deedsā¦ That boy can EAT!!! Luckily, my two other mares are veeery easy keepers, so he kind of balances things out Unfortunately, he has been prone to some skin irritations this winter, as have many horses in our wet county. But, he isā¦
Sinatra Update from Nov 15 2008
Sinatra and Benny have come to Silverdale to live with me for a while. Itās been a nice warm day, so I decided to spend some time grooming Sinatra. He looked so nice that I decided to try to document it using my iPhone. these are my favorites: [galleryā¦
Sasha ā Nov 15, 2008
From Megan: Good Evening & Happy Saturday! Sasha had a busy day! She had a visit from the vet and got all of her shots and an exam as well. We did the weight tape on her and she was up to 821 lbs! Weāre hoping to float her teeth in a month or so when she has aā¦
Skittles is stylish!
Check out Skittlesā cute hairdoā¦weāre calling it the flip flop! She is so amazingly sweet and LOVES getting hugs. Xoxo!
Somebody to loveā¦
Savannah is such a lovely mare. Sheās probably never going to be comfortable enough to be someoneās riding horse ā her fibrotic myopathy causes a lot of strain to her back and hips ā but sheās got so much to offer someone as a companion and friend. Savannah is a horseā¦
Silly goose!
Savannah didnāt enjoy yesterdayās hail storm, but rather than come inside to escape it, she chose to stand outside in her paddock and look miserable. Fortunately the hail didnāt last long, and within minutes all was well again, but we just had to laugh a little whenā¦
Horses do the darndest thingsā¦
So Atticus has returned to Safe Harbor ā his wonderful foster home had to bid him Adieu when one of their horses came home from training. Heās looking like a million bucks, by the way, he had a great winter hanging out with SAFE alum Deeds. Terry turned him out inā¦
New horizons for Misty
Misty has spent more than a year in foster care with Lisa T, a terrific rider and trainer who has donated countless hours working with this mare and continuing her training in a forward and positive direction. During their time together, Lisa and Misty did arena work,ā¦
Owen Update
Owen continues to make steady progress adjusting to his new life as a SAFE horse. Weāre taking things very slow with him to earn his trust. Fortunately Owen is a very good boy, gentle and willing and easy to deal with. Itās lucky for us that his behavior is so mildā¦
