by Lily Leitkowski | May 23, 2025 | Zuri
7:45 AM — Rise and shine! I greet the day, and my neighbor Veronica. The weather has changed towards the drier, but sleeping outside is not my cup of sweet water — I much prefer to luxuriate in a plush stall. So you’ll find me inside in the mornings, waiting patiently...
by Terry Phelps | May 22, 2025 | Pepper
Miss Pepper recently returned to SAFE after a routine alumni check revealed she was no longer being ridden regularly. She was living in a paddock with two other mares, receiving good care, consistent feeding, and companionship from both horses and humans. Overall, she...
by Cathy Olson | May 22, 2025 | Kelly
We recently received an update on Kelly from Dr. Heather and Laura: Kelly came to Steven’s animal sanctuary in 2023, when she needed a retirement home. She was a SAFE favorite for her gentle spirit, but she was older and struggled with lameness and some hoof and...
by Lily Leitkowski | May 21, 2025 | Deja Vu, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
Meghan N worked alongside Deja Vu in the May Joel Conner groundwork Clinic, and has the following to say about her experience: “Over the past three days, Deja and I had the opportunity to learn and grow together during the Joel Conner Clinic. This mare is incredibly...
by Bonnie Hammond | May 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Virtual Site Inspection Name of horse to be adopted:Applicant Name First Last Address where horse will be housed Street Address City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of...
by Lily Leitkowski | May 20, 2025 | Alvaro
Alvaro has been brushing up on his soccer skills since he learned the World Cup is coming to Seattle next year....
by Bonnie Hammond | May 19, 2025 | Nadia
Nadia’s backstory as a rescue horse is harrowing, and it’s pretty fair to say that it’s lucky she made it to SAFE alive. She was part of a huge Animal Control seizure back in 2010 involving 18 equines and 55 canines, who were discovered living in filthy conditions. At...
by Lily Leitkowski | May 19, 2025 | Poppy
Casey A has been working and riding Poppy since her earliest days under saddle, and has helped her grow into a confident and level-headed partner. At the most recent Joe Conner clinic, Casey took her out for a little spin in the outdoor arena amongst the groundwork...
by Lily Leitkowski | May 17, 2025 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Ranger
Lexee N has been (re)starting Ranger under saddle, and says the following about their experience together at the recent Joel Conner Clinic: “The more we ride Ranger, the more we learn about his history. This clinic has brought us to a pretty strong opinion that Ranger...
by Lily Leitkowski | May 15, 2025 | Tiva
Lily has been working with Tiva, and talks about one of the many reasons why she loves her — apart from her impeccable comedic timing, that is....
