by Lily Leitkowski | Oct 10, 2022 | Valentine
Lise A. worked with Valentine in the September Joel clinic, and had the following to say about her experience: “I had a great time doing ground work for three mornings with Valentine at the most recent clinic with Joel. Valentine has a lot of try and makes...
by Lily Leitkowski | Oct 8, 2022 | Jacob
In addition to gaining miles under saddle, Jacob is learning some other fun things — like how relaxing it can be to be roped off of. Kaya and Jacob like to end their rides by throwing the rope a few times, which is a great exercise for Jacob to learn to be okay with...
by Lily Leitkowski | Oct 7, 2022 | Cramer
A letter to Cramer, following our time spent together at the September Joel Conner clinic: Dearest boy, how far you’ve come! Earlier this week, I came across your intake photos, and whoever was peering over my shoulder gasped – “That’s Cramer?” We met in the...
by Skye Guidotti | Oct 7, 2022 | Pomme
Congratulations to Pomme and her new family! This adoption may be the quickest turn around in the history of SAFE horses, but when it’s right, it’s right! Debbie and Peter recently had lost their Quarter Horse mare due to colic which left their sweet 28 year old,...
by Lily Leitkowski | Oct 6, 2022 | Edward
In preparation for an off-site clinic (and just in general for adoption), Edward spent some time practicing trailer loading and standing tied recently. These are important skills for any horse to learn, ones that set them up for success in their future home (a home...
by Lily Leitkowski | Oct 6, 2022 | Barb
Have you seen Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Rear Window?’ Poor Jimmy Stewart, laid up in his apartment with a broken leg, unraveling a murder via a pair of binoculars. In the horse-remake, Barb might play Mr. Stewart (the jury is still out on Grace Kelley’s stand-in) given that...
by Skye Guidotti | Oct 5, 2022 | Gabby
Gabby, SAFE’s first mule intake, has been in foster at Trisha’s home since March. Although she has never been to SAFE’s property, she is in excellent hands, and we so enjoy Trisha’s updates on her progress and training. She is doing an excellent job with her! Here is...
by Lily Leitkowski | Oct 2, 2022 | Camille
For some time now, our herd at SAFE has been comprised of horses on the smaller side. Horses, and technically ponies. But it’s undeniable that there’s something about a big horse that really appeals to people. So when Camille showed up at SAFE, we were undeniably...
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 2, 2022 | Quarterly Impact Statements
New Horses Intake Date: July 28, 2022 Pomme (Animal Control) Dolly (Animal Control) Intake Date: Aug 2, 2022 Bijou (Animal Control) Sebastian (Animal Control) Intake Date: Sept 5, 2022 Camille (Animal Control) Placed Horses Mac...
by Skye Guidotti | Oct 1, 2022 | Volunteers of the Month
Congratulations to our October Volunteer of the Month, Jesse Boman! Jesse started last summer and almost right away starting signing up to fill in on shorthanded shifts. Over last Christmas break when most of the volunteers (and staff, myself included!) could not make...
