by Bonnie Hammond | Sep 5, 2014 | Bucky B Lucky, Cameo, Finn, Jewel, Kai, Lola, Misty, Oscar, Phoenix, Ruby, Sapphire, Skye
Phoenix: Going well under saddle with strengthening exercises in the walk including: shoulder fore, hauls, halt rein backs, and collected walk. He’s up to 7 minutes at the trot and continues to look sound. We’ve been working in some trot poles during...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 29, 2014 | Oscar
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by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 15, 2014 | Oscar
Oscar has been showing some front end lameness since his return to SAFE. This lameness, which appears to be in his right front leg, isn’t noticeable at the beginning of a ride, but seems to get progressively worse as he is exercised. Dr King of Pilchuck...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 4, 2014 | Oscar
When Oscar was returned to SAFE in December, it took nearly two hours to load him into the trailer. As Terry remarked not long after meeting him for the first time, getting the respect of this feisty little gelding would be her first priority. “He is very sweet on the...
by Terry Phelps | Apr 1, 2014 | Oscar
Oscar has been doing much better under saddle, and we’ve seen good improvement in his willingness to move forward. Also the Dynamite Vit has helped his lethargic behavior and he is not drifting off while we are working with him anymore. He still has issue with...
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 20, 2014 | Atticus, Oscar
So Atticus has returned to Safe Harbor — his wonderful foster home had to bid him Adieu when one of their horses came home from training. He’s looking like a million bucks, by the way, he had a great winter hanging out with SAFE alum Deeds. Terry turned him out in the...