Bridgit
2011 Paint Mare
Type of Rescue: Owner Surrender
Intake Date: 9/16/2025
Adoption Date: 8/28/2026
Length of Time with SAFE: 1 year, 1 month
ADOPTED!! by Susanne M
Bridgit originally came to SAFE in 2012, surrendered to SAFE along with another pinto filly named Jewel. Bridgit always had the sweetest disposition, and even 13 years later, she remained of the most interactive and affectionate mares to have ever come through SAFE’s gates. Bridgit was adopted in 2017 and became a three generation horse, enjoyed by grandma, mom, and kids. Her adopter rode her extensively, and always had wonderful updates for us about Bridgit and her life. However, In 2025, circumstances unfortunately changed and brought Bridigt back to SAFE on the way to her next chapter.
In 2026, Susanne, a longtime supporter of SAFE and previous adopter, met Bridgit and fell in love. In summer of that year, Susanne adopted Bridigt, and gave the mare her next happily ever after!
Bridgit: Riding update Joel Conner Clinic
This little mare is looking GOOD!! Our volunteer riders have been working on getting Bridgit strengthened up and she is looking sound and soft. We really have to commend their dedication to the work. Sometimes it isn’t a very glamorous process… lots of boring trot…
Training Update: Bridgit
Here is what volunteer rider Erika had to say about working with Bridgit this week: “Bridgit: She was in the top turnout area above the arena while I worked Cam. And was pretending to be a bucking bronco almost the whole time. I thought it would be a “fun” or…
Joel Conner Clinic Report: Rosie & Bridgit
SAFE’s volunteer riders and their horses spent last weekend working with Joel Conner. Tess worked with Rosie, our new intake, in the morning groundwork sessions and with Bridgit in the afternoon riding workshop. Tess writes about the clinic and shows a ton of…
Bridgit & Gracie Get Massages
Brigit and Gracie were treated last week to massages from Lara Lutz of Island Equine Massage. Lara is a long time SAFE supporter, adopted mom to Amber & Louie, and a member of SAFE’s Board of Directors. She is also now a licensed equine massage practitioner. Lara…
That’s the spot!
SAFE volunteer Harriet C finds Bridgit’s scratching spot! (photo by Jessica Farren)
Video: Bridgit Ground Work
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Health Update: Bridgit
We are currently working to strengthen Bridgit’s hindquarters. We had Dr. McCracken come out and evaluate her and help us understand why she has such a sway in her trot from her hind legs. It is a little of “the needle in the haystack” for an answer so at the moment…
Wrap up from Joel Conner Clinic Dec. 12–13, 2015
We had a great time hosting Joel again at Safe Harbor. The horses and volunteers had an amazing weekend and everyone progressed in their feel and training. Here are a few accounts from the volunteer participants about what they learned about the horses they were…
Playful Brigdit!
When can we play with Bridgit again?
We have been patiently waiting to start working with Bridgit again….She “popped a splint” on her left front a few weeks ago and we have been waiting for the heat and swelling to go down. Meanwhile the little munchkin has been enjoying long turnouts next to her buddy…
