by Terry Phelps | Feb 16, 2016 | Phoenix
We had new shoes made for Phoenix and he is LOVING them! He is sound and moving great in them. David Barron and Gavin Cooper from Olympic Forge started trimming and shoeing horses for SAFE at the beginning of 2016. Phoenix has been struggling to find the right...
by Terry Phelps | Feb 1, 2016 | Phoenix
To help understand Phoenix’s navicular diagnosis, we asked Dr. Devine from Pilchuck to write up a brief explanation of the diagnosis and treatment options. We are currently managing him with shoe that have a lift in the heels and he seems happy and is looking good. To...
by Terry Phelps | Jan 25, 2016 | Phoenix
We are again working with our farrier to find the best shoe package to help Phoenix’s soundness. Last summer, Dr. Devine from Pilchuck did a big work up on our golden child which included x‑rays. The conclusion was that the root of his lameness is navicular syndrome....
by Terry Phelps | Jan 5, 2016 | Anderson, Ben, Bridgit, Jewel, Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Khianna, Maggie, Mesquite, Oscar, Phoenix, Stella
We had a great time hosting Joel again at Safe Harbor. The horses and volunteers had an amazing weekend and everyone progressed in their feel and training. Here are a few accounts from the volunteer participants about what they learned about the horses they were...
by Terry Phelps | Sep 29, 2015 | Phoenix
Volunteer rider Jolene Duncan has been spending some quality time with Phoenix. When we talked about project horses Jolene could concentrate on, I was very happy she was willing to take on training with Phoenix. We both agreed that what this beautiful boy...
by Terry Phelps | Sep 24, 2015 | Phoenix