by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 9, 2014 | Cameo, Dottie, Ginger, Jewel, Kat, Lola, Misty, Phoenix, Ruby, Skittles, Skye
Perhaps this is obvious, but we are just so proud of our horses! Every single one of them faced tremendous challenges in their lives before being rescued, and the courage and bravery they show us during their rehabilitation and retraining is nothing short of...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 8, 2014 | Phoenix
Here’s volunteer Stephanie riding Phoenix during his rehab session yesterday at Safe Harbor! As of this week, Phoenix is now being walked up to 30 minutes per day. Happily he’s being a wonderfully well behaved gentleman for his rehab…not to mention stunningly...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 1, 2014 | Phoenix
Phoenix’s rehab is going well. We’ve re-introduced walking under saddle. He is up to 20 mins of riding, continuing some hand walking up to 30 without rider. Increasing both by 5 mins gradually over each the week until we reach 45–60 mins then continue with that...
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 4, 2014 | Phoenix
Getting Phoenix loaded into a trailer for the trip back to SAFE last fall was an experience that many of us shudder to remember. So now that we have the ability to safely secure the SAFE trailer in our outdoor arena, many of the horses are getting trailer training as...
by Bonnie Hammond | Nov 1, 2013 | Phoenix
Just kidding, it’s Phoenix. All the SAFE horses dressed up to celebrate Halloween at the Open House on October 27, and Phoenix’s costume was pretty easy… Here he is in all his palomino glory: Napping in the sun! Phoenix is doing well at SAFE Harbor...
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 24, 2013 | Phoenix
Phoenix has returned to our herd at SAFE Harbor Stables. He is healthy, happy, and looking terrific. Why is Phoenix back at SAFE? As you may remember, he was adopted back in 2008, about seven months after he was rescued. We kept in contact with his adopter, did...
