SAFE Horse Rescue (Save A Forgotten Equine)
Non-profit OrganizationsWashington, United States11-50 Employees
SAFE Horse Rescue is a nonprofit organization based in Snohomish, Washington, and operating since 2005, focused on rescuing, rehabilitating, and retraining horses that have faced neglect or abuse with the aim of securing a permanent, safe home for each animal. The program provides routine veterinary care, dental care, vaccinations, and farrier services, and it evaluates horses to determine suitable training needs. It follows a horsemanship approach influenced by Buck Brannaman and Joel Connor, emphasizing attentive, horse-centered training and positive human-horse interactions. The organization works with Animal Control agencies in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties to support horse welfare in the region and to identify suitable adopters. It follows a thorough adoption process, including application reviews, reference checks, and site visits, followed by annual follow-ups to ensure ongoing welfare; SAFE will take back a horse if an adopter is unable to continue care. In December 2023, SAFE expanded its footprint by acquiring a 10-acre property in Carnation to support its mission.