Put it on your calendar! Plus, National Geographic on Wild Horses

This week I’d like to share some information about an event to help benefit unwanted horses. The organization arranging this event works hard to make life better for these horses in need, and they do it using the premise of educate, not alienate.

If you can make it to the Tacoma area, they’d love to see you and share the talents of our local artists and photographers as they capture the spirit of the Heart of the Horse. Help horses and own a piece of wonderful art for yourself as well!

Save A Forgotten Equine (S.A.F.E.) presents...

Heart of the Horse ~ An Equine Art Exhibit & Auction to benefit Equine Rescue

DATE: Sunday - April 5, 2009
TIME: 2:00pm - 7:00pm
LOCATION: The Abbey Ballroom - 1901 South Fawcett Street, Tacoma WA 98402

S.A.F.E. is a 501(c ) (3) non-profit organization whose focus is to make a difference in the lives of forgotten and at-risk equines through direct intervention, education and community outreach. We currently have 25 horses in various stages of rehabilitation. They range in age from 7 months to distinguished older horses in their 20s. Many of the horses have recovered from their neglect and are ready to be adopted; others are still struggling and need extra care.

This event will showcase local equine artists and photographers who celebrate the Heart of the Horse in their work. Our goal is to raise awareness for equine rescue.

In addition to exhibiting their art/photographs, many of the participants have donated pieces and/or services to be auctioned off at the event. The auction will also include other non-art parcels to benefit S.A.F.E.

Tickets go on sale March 1st and may be purchased online at www.safehorses.org. Please contact Jet Parrett at hellojet@comcast.net for further information.

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I also received this letter from a reader:

Dear Karyn, 

I just wanted to let you know that the February issue of National Geographic Magazine highlights the plight of wild horse populations in the western U.S. and the effects of federal regulated herd management and shrinking protected ranges. Could our romantic image of the West with wild horses running free across the range soon vanish before our eyes? I thought that this might be of interest to the readers of The Cyber Saddle. You can read the story and see a gallery of mustang photographs at http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2009/02/wild-horses/fuller-text 

Kind Regards, 
Ann Barrett 
National Geographic Society

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If you know of other great organizations that work hard to enrich the lives of horses and/or horse people, drop me a line at Karyn@nwhorsesource.com. In the meantime, get out and ride!