by Terry Phelps | Jan 4, 2017 | Stella
Stella is now 9 months in recovery from her left hind peroneus tertius tendon rupture. She has, to say the least, been a ROCKSTAR for the entire rehab! She is now back up to full saddle work and Casey, Stella’s volunteer rider, has started to add the canter into...
by Terry Phelps | Nov 30, 2016 | Stella
Our wonderful volunteer rider Casey has been dedicated to Stella’s rehab work and a tremendous help to getting this mare onto the road to a full recovery! Here is what Casey has to say about the progress she is making with Stella: After four months of strict stall...
by Bonnie Hammond | Sep 21, 2016 | Stella
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 30, 2016 | Stella
On March 24th, Stella came up completely lame on the left hind leg. Dr. McCracken came out and diagnosed her with a peroneus tertius tendon rupture. This tendon is part of the apparatus in the hind limb that coordinates flexion and extension of the stifle and hock....
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 | Oct 29, 2015 | Stella
Just for a little fun, I decided to work Stella in a Dressage saddle this week. She did very well and was comfortable to sit the trot and canter in the English tack. She is learning to keep a nice rhythm and cadence in her gaits. When she...
