![]() ![]() "Just being here and petting or grooming some horses. "Even if it's just for half an hour or 45 minutes, I try to come by," Grubauer said. After a rigorous application and training process, Grubauer was accepted as a volunteer and now, whenever he has free time, he makes the trip out to Redmond to what he calls "my happy place." Located less than 20 miles away from Climate Pledge Arena, Grubauer connected with "Save a Forgotten Equine" (SAFE), an organization focused on rescuing and rehabilitating horses. So when he signed with the Kraken two years ago, one of the first things Grubauer did was start looking for a place where he could connect with new equine friends. ![]() ![]() He loved the Western lifestyle, and when a friend bought a ranch that came with over 100 horses, the goalie fell in love with horsemanship and being able to be with "just nature, you and the horse." It became a life goal to one day own a ranch of his own, but the goalie knew he'd have to learn a lot more about taking care of these animals before getting a few of his own. Grubauer first fell in love with horses during his time in Colorado when he played for the Avalanche. So, you always have to be calm and controlled and lead the way for them." If you are too wound up inside, the horses absolutely feel it. "And there's so many different characters and you have to be so calm, so I think in a lot of ways, it helps me with hockey as well because you control your emotions and your feelings. "People say horses are a mirror image of your soul," Grubauer said. Even as a child, he rescued a dog, but it was when he came to meet and spend time with horses that the Kraken goaltender knew he'd found his passion. He grew up on a dairy farm in a small village in Germany where he helped care for his family's cows. Philipp Grubauer has always been an animal person. You can find other installments with Jared McCann, Alex Wennberg and Adam Larsson HERE. Developed in partnership with Filson, this is a series of profiles showcasing the natural beauty and experiences found in the Pacific Northwest while getting to know more about our Kraken players away from the ice. ![]()
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