Congratulations to our November Volunteer of the Month, Heather Moore!
At SAFE, our volunteers are truly the heart of our community. We can really only do what we do because of our amazingly generous volunteers! This month we are celebrating Heather Moore. Heather has shown incredible dedication to our sweet horses here at SAFE. Heather’s presence at the barn can definitely be felt! She is a seasoned leader and knows how to support humans and horses alike. It’s clear she has a diverse background in horse experience and is able to share that with her team in meaningful ways. Instantly welcoming and helpful, she has weathered many seasons (over 3.5 years!) here at SAFE and helped many volunteers to learn and grow in their roles. Heather is able to strike a wonderful balance between project management and the intuitive side of working with the horses. It’s like a dance and it has been fun to watch! Thank you Heather for all that you do. Learn more about Heather below:
How and when did you first get involved with horses? Do you have one now you want to tell us about?
I have loved horses since I knew what a horse was! I just got a horse this July. Her name is Harlee and she’s an 18 year old paint/quarter horse mix. She is bomb proof on trails and I adore her!! I had my first horse in high school but had to sell her when I went to college. I promised myself I would get another horse someday and I finally made it happen 40 years later!
What do you like most about volunteering with SAFE?
Helping all of these horses to live their best lives and working with this amazing group of volunteers!
Do you have a favorite SAFE horse? If so, why?
They are all my favorites but Nova holds a special place in my heart. I dreamed of having a dark bay named Snicker when I was growing up and the first time I saw Nova I was like ‘there’s Snicker’! I also like a lady that has a little sass and spice.
What do you do when you are not horsing around with us?
I work full time at a global professional services firm called Accenture serving several of our healthcare clients. When I’m not doing that or volunteering at SAFE I love being outdoors where I live in Snoqualmie riding Harlee, walking my dog, or exploring the river trails with my husband.
Do you have family or special people in your life who support your volunteer work that you would want us to mention in your write up?
My husband Rich and my two boys Josh & Jake have always been very encouraging to me.
