Inky

Inky had been living alone for some time before he got to SAFE, so we really had no indication of how he would be with other horses. Due to the fact that he was to be adopted out as a companion horse, it was important for us to be able to see his interactions in order to best inform adopters how he might fit into their herd. We introduced him to our resident mini Sunny for a few play dates, and quickly discovered that apart from being dramatic, Inky was all bark and no bite.

We were also pleased to see how Sunny reacted to his shenanigans. Once upon a time, Sunny would have definitely had something to say about Inky’s behavior, but in his wiser years, he has become extremely tolerant. Way to go, Sunny!

We welcomed our newest herd member to SAFE last week, a miniature horse gelding named Inky. Inky came to us by way of Pierce County Animal Control, and had a whirlwind first few days following his arrival. By his third day here, he was already up to date on his vet and farrier care, taking all of it in stride. Inky is a sweet little guy who is as easy to look at as he is to handle.

At last year’s Heart of the Horse, we auctioned off an ‘intake experience’ — a chance to ride along on the day of a pick-up and be a part of a horse’s first day at SAFE. Carolyn, the winner of this experience, went along to bring Inky to SAFE. She is also responsible for his cute name! Aside from helping with his intake, over the last week that Inky has been here, Carolyn has been visiting Inky nearly every day to dote on and pamper him: grooming, bathing, and even taking him for walks — keeping in line with our new intake quarantine protocols, of course. He is truly getting the warmest of welcomes!