Poppy is Adopted!
We are thrilled to announce that Poppy has been adopted! Poppy was the last of our ‘Graham 27’ horses to find a home, leaving almost exactly three years since she first arrived at SAFE. Poppy came to us unstarted, with some challenging spots (her nickname of ‘PAW-ppy’…
Edward Back at SAFE
As part of our commitment to a lifetime of safety, we are here to support our alumni horses and their owners whenever needed. It is with sadness and a very heavy heart that Edward’s adopter has asked us to welcome him back to SAFE. Shortly after adopting him, she…
Alumni Update: Misty
Sarah is still taking riding lessons with Misty. Misty is also used as a lesson horse by two girls that ride her consistently. Misty is adored by everyone that comes in contact with her. She is such a wonderful horse and has a great temperament.
Alumni Update: Po & Ladigo — BFFs
Po and Ladigo, in addition to being near twins in appearance, are also inseparable. Po, who was always playing second fiddle to the large and in charge Bridgit, has found his voice with his new buddy, and is the head mini in charge! He is coming out of his shell more…
Sienna is Adopted!
We are thrilled to share that after 8 years at SAFE, our sweet Sienna has found a family to call her own! Debbie and Peter reached out shortly after the heartbreaking loss of their beloved SAFE alum, Pomme. Despite their dedicated care, Cushing’s eventually took its…
Alumni Update: Stevie (Chinook)
Diana and Stevie, now Chinook, go riding four times a week. They ride indoors and outdoors plus trailer out once a week. They also participate in equitation clinics.
Alumni Update: Roscoe
Roscoe is doing great — happy, healthy, sound, and Kasey’s steady Eddie boy! Kasey absolutely adores Roscoe and treats him like the #1 he is! While Kasey was recovering from an injury, Roscoe lived a quiet life with the herd. Once she recovered, even after several…
Meet Our New Board Members!
Please join us in welcoming two new members to the SAFE Board of Directors: Kaydee Johnston and Tiffany Stewart!! SAFE is so fortunate to have these amazing women step up to help at the Board level. They are delightful to work with, and they each have genuine passion…
Alumni Update: Bubbles (Bella)
Bella is doing great! She and her pasture mates weathered an unusual North Carolina snowstorm the end of January just fine. Mary is recovering from surgery and hired a farm hand to care for the horses and other animals while she rehabs. She can see the horses from her…
Mahina on the Trails
With the recent blessing of a few dry, clear days, we’ve made it a point to take advantage of mother nature’s good nature and get outside. Mahina took her first (hand) walk down the trail the other day, and conquered branch and bramble with a great deal of bravery…
Alumni Update: Frosting (Shawnee)
Frosting, now Shawnee, has a beautiful, peaceful home and is very content there and loves her pasture mate, Raven. Ann said she currently just trail rides with Shawnee but will introduce her to cattle in the spring. Shawnee is an amazing horse and Ann said her only…
Happy First Birthday, Venturo!
One year ago today, Venturo was born. We want to wish the happiest of first birthdays to our sweet, silly guy! Vinnie has made quite the transformation in his first lap around the sun, metamorphosing from a BAY-bee into a striking grey. He is a kind, curious boy, not…
Four Minis: A New Start
Part 2: A new start The four minis are all registered and came to us with existing names. However, as part of welcoming any new horse to SAFE, we give them a new name to mark the beginning of their next chapter with us. Our handsome little stud was given the name…
Bridgit is the Best!
Bridgit is doing very well! She’s no longer on the nebulizer, and her respiration is within a healthy range. That said, when she plays hard or is pushed, her breathing rate does increase — but it settles back to normal with time. We’re not riding her yet. The next…
