by Lily Leitkowski | Nov 12, 2025 | Venturo
The covered round pen has been witness to a tremendous amount of halter startings. This process varies in ease, but as a default always poses some degree of challenge. The Tivas and the Arties and the Esmes — uncertain and nervous and braced. It takes time, hours upon...
by Cathy Olson | Nov 12, 2025 | Bliss
Bliss has some new friends!
by Lily Leitkowski | Nov 11, 2025 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Mateo
Lexee N has been working with Mateo and preparing him for his first rides, which he received at the October Joel Conner clinic. Here is what she has to say about the experience: “As much as I love this big oaf, he has a lot of trouble. And his first rides showed us he...
by Lily Leitkowski | Nov 8, 2025 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Maisy
Casey A has been working with Maisy, preparing her for her first saddling. Here is what she has to say: “Maisy continues to show her fun, spunky personality and a good mind for learning. She handled her first saddling with confidence, showing a lot of try. Over...
by Lily Leitkowski | Nov 6, 2025 | Hayden, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
Cameron B worked alongside Hayden in the groundwork portion of October’s Joel Conner clinic, and has the following to say: “This was my first time working with Hayden in a clinic setting, though I’d had a brief opportunity to handle her beforehand. Hayden, the...
by Lily Leitkowski | Nov 5, 2025 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Mabel
Candi K has the following reflections about her recent time spent with Mabel: “This past weekend, I had the joy of partnering with sweet Mabel during the Joel Conner Clinic in the Groundwork class. From the moment she greeted me each morning with a soft nicker, I...
by Cathy Olson | Nov 4, 2025 | Sugar
Ko spent several months earlier this year with Cynthia’s mom and extended family, which he enjoyed, and he even participated in a family member’s wedding! He’s has been back home for a while and enjoys doing a bit of natural horsemanship, taking hand walks with...
by Lily Leitkowski | Nov 3, 2025 | Eda
Eda is wise beyond her four years. This sweet mare received her start under saddle just a few short months ago, and is already showing us what a cool, level-headed partner she is going to make someone in the not too distant future. Here you can see a bit of her...
by Cathy Olson | Nov 2, 2025 | Ariel
Recent photo of Ariel and her buddy
by Laurie Sasser | Nov 1, 2025 | Volunteers of the Month
Congratulations to our November Volunteer of the Month, Heather Moore! At SAFE, our volunteers are truly the heart of our community. We can really only do what we do because of our amazingly generous volunteers! This month we are celebrating Heather Moore. Heather has...
