Alumni Update: Champagne
Champagne is enjoying his life to the fullest. Kaydee adores him. Nothing is asked of him other than to be a good boy for brushing and trimming and for being a wonderful companion for the other horses. Champagne is thriving as a companion for two retired big mares. He…
Theo, Thrower of Shoes
Out in the tall grass, Theo casts off a shoe like a wish, its whereabouts known only to him and the earth that swallows that iron circle whole. It will surface again when it is ready, when the stars align and the planet is tipped on its axis just so. Maybe Theo’s…
Tiva is Adopted!
We met Tiva in early 2022. She was originally living as a feral horse out on the Yakama Reservation, and had been picked up at auction with a filly on her side. She’d found herself under the care of a woman who had initially planned to gentle her, but found Tiva to be…
Alumni Update: George
George is generally enjoying a quiet life as a pasture pet and occasional trail horse. He has a miniature horse and a miniature donkey for friends, and he is sweet to them. He occasionally has a cow as a roommate, and he is nice to cows also. Ana has a 1‑mile loop…
Alumni Update: Bliss and Evie (Racketeer)
Bliss looks great and is doing well! She is quite attached to her buddy, a German Riding Pony, who is now two. They are turned out together where the hot wire gets turned off and the fencing is a flexible panel fence, so if Bliss does hit the fence it has a lot of…
Alumni Update: Oreo (Po)
Samantha, Oreo’s (now Po) adopter sent us a quick update and some very adorable pictures. Po is doing great! We adore him and he and our other mini, Ladigo, are inseparable!
Deloitte Makes an Impact at SAFE
SAFE is so honored and thankful to have welcomed Deloitte back for the third time as the lucky recipient of their annual Impact Day on June 3. Last Friday, twenty-three Deloitte employees came to SAFE’s new home and worked on projects like pressure washing the barn…
Alumni Update: Pepper
Alumni team member Candi provided this update from her recent visit with Pepper and Liz. Pepper is truly living her best life with Liz and this alumni visit could not have been more heartwarming! From the moment you arrive, it’s clear Pepper hit the jackpot. Liz’s…
Alumni Update: Rae
Rae is doing great overall. Christina is managing her allergies and sweet itch diligently. Rae has recently been diagnosed with some arthritic changes in her hocks, so Christina is working with her vet, farrier, and body worker on that and takes each day/ride as they…
Alumni Update: Willow
Willow is doing very well. She looks excellent for her 22 years. Willow’s friend is Ceran, who is a gelding with a lot of spirit and quite talkative.
Alumni Update: Mabel (JemaMae)
We recently received this update from Mabel’s (now JemaMae) adopter Kim. After our very rough start JemaMae — Mae as we now call her— we are settling in nicely together. It was hard for her to leave her SAFE Herd and adjust to being alone in her own paddock. She is…
Alumni Update: Rusty
Rusty is happy and healthy at age 26!
Buck Brannaman Clinic Report: Harissa
Recently we embarked on an 8 horse journey over to Ellensburg for the Buck Brannaman clinic. Annika brought Harissa into the morning Foundations class, and has the following to say about their experience together: “I had the privilege of taking Harissa into the…
Alumni Update: Aiden (Copper)
Copper is doing great! He is happy, healthy and enjoying his girl Maeve! They are competing in WAHSET (Washington High School Equestrian Team). Maeve loves how Copper is such a sweet and willing partner.
