Mabel is Adopted!
Animal Control picked up Mabel and her buddies Ranger and Oreo after one too many successful escapes from their place of residence. But when she found her way to SAFE in September of 2024, she remained exactly where we left her, no more Houdini behaviors. Despite her…
Alumni Update: Quincy
Quincy is doing great. He is shy and would rather approach you and observe from a distance. Jeff is clearly his buddy. He stands close to Jeff and pokes him in the back when his back is to him. Jeff will grab a chair and beer and just hang out with him. Quincy needs…
Alumni Update: Dory
Dory is living an amazing life. Her and Betsy’s favorite thing to do is trail riding, but they also enjoy light arena work.
Angel Gains Her Wings
We are saddened to share that alumna Angel has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Angel was in her mid-30s when she found her way to her adoptive home, where she spent her final years surrounded by love, friendship, and a family who cherished her exactly as she was. Her…
Happily Ever After for Rella, Jefa, TeSelle, and Emery
The story of the four minis — Rella, Jefa, TeSelle, and Emery — is really like a modern day fairy tale. The quartet were rescued from a sad situation back in January, and spent the first part of the year with us, receiving long overdue medical care and learning how to…
June Volunteer of the Month: Ann Marie Raab
Congratulations to our June Volunteer of the Month, Ann Marie Raab! Since she began volunteering at SAFE in 2023, Ann Marie has been reliable, knowledgeable and meticulous about her work—a tremendous asset to all the AM chores crews who have had the privilege of…
May Joel Conner Clinic Report: Ranger
Beck Wren brought Ranger into the groundwork portion of the May Joel Conner horsemanship clinic. Here’s what he shared about the experience: “Ranger didn’t learn very much during the groundwork portion of May’s Joel Conner clinic here at Safe Harbor Stables, but I…
Alumni Update: Ciara and Inula
Ciara and Inula are both doing well, living a nice life with their pasture mate, CJ, and adopter, Eric. Patience is required to halter Inula for trimming or vet check-ups, but Eric wins her over with his gentle ways. He loves all his animals and knows them as…
July Volunteer of the Month: Brian Brubaker
At SAFE, our volunteers are truly the heart of our community. We can only do what we do because of their incredible generosity! This month, we’re celebrating Brian Brubaker. Brian began volunteering on a Saturday AM chore shift in 2025 and became a shift lead in 2026.…
Buck Brannaman Clinic Report: Edward
Recently we embarked on an 8 horse journey over to Ellensburg for the Buck Brannaman clinic. Candi K brought Edward into the morning Foundations class, and has the following to say about their experience together: “Taking Edward to the Buck Brannaman Horsemanship…
The Ooies Come to SAFE
Obviously, we are a horse property first and foremost. But can you even call yourself a barn if you don’t have a barn cat or two? Or three? Our tuxedo trio of brothers Huey, Dewey, and Louie have been with us since kittenhood. They grew up at our old location, and…
Alumni Update: Sierra
Donna and Sierra are doing fine. Sierra is 21 this year and in good health. She shares the barn with two donkeys and gets just an hour a day of turn out in the pasture due to the fact that she is diagnosed with Cushing’s. She is on dry lot or in a stall with a run the…
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…
