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
Benedetto is Born
On August 10, 2006, SAFE mare Vivian gave birth to a healthy colt who was eventually named Benedetto. Here are photos from his first day on Earth.
Greta update: Mar 2, 2006
Update from Molly: Despite the rainrot and mud we have had a good winter. We are both looking forward to the sunny days of spring. Her mane finally grew in, maybe I should have named her Marilyn. Here she is with her new friends Tina and Jake. [gallery link=“file”…
Miah at the 2013 SAFE Show
Miah competed in Dressage at the 2013 SAFE show with her volunteer rider, Casey Anderson. They made a lovely pair! Photos taken by Bobbie Climer:
August Volunteer of the Month: Sheridan Jones!
Our August volunteer of the month is the fabulous Sheridan Jones! Sheridan has been a longtime SAFE supporter and has fostered many SAFE horses over the years. After showing SAFE horse Corona at the 2011 SAFE Benefit Horse Show, she fell in love with and adopted the…
Lola’s Amazing Trail Riding Adventures
Turns out all the trail riding that Lola & Brittney have been doing lately was in preparation for a big adventure: a four-day trip to Cle Elum in Eastern Washington! DAY ONE: We meet up at SAFE Harbor Stables to pick up Lola. Her guests on this adventure are…
Charmeon, rest in peace.
Our hearts are aching this morning as we say goodbye to an amazing mare, taken from us far, far too soon. Last night, adopted SAFE horse Charmeon was lost to colic. She fought so hard, and every effort was made to help her pull through, but in the end, her beloved…
Does it seem a little quiet around here?
That is because SAFE Executive Director (and website guru) Bonnie Hammond has been taking a well deserved vacation! Bonnie took her personal horse, Chance, on a camping/trail riding trip with SAFE Trainer Brittney Stewart and her husband Darby. Brittney is riding…
Lucky at the SAFE Benefit Horse Show!
Lucky came to the SAFE Horse Show with Helga Roberts and the team from Dutch Mills Farm. Upon his arrival, he found the show environment to be somewhat electrifying, but after about an hour of handwalking to give him the opportunity to look at all the activity, he…
