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2025 Appalachian Trainer Face Off and Fun Show Information:
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2025 Appalachian Trainer Face Off and Fun Show Information:

Posted on: May 21, 2025August 11, 2025

August 21-23rd at the Winfield, WV Riding Arena Vendor Registration, Sponsor stalls / classes / meals, Rider Wars, Register for Open Show Classes […]

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The Heart of Phoenix Adopter Compatibility Self Screening Flow Chart
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The Heart of Phoenix Adopter Compatibility Self Screening Flow Chart

Posted on: January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

We want to set you up for success before you ever apply to adopt; Our new adoption compatibility Flow Chart allows you to go […]

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Giving Tuesday for Heart of Phoenix: December 3rd 2024
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Giving Tuesday for Heart of Phoenix: December 3rd 2024

Posted on: November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Get Ready for Giving Tuesday 2023 on December 3rd to Support Heart of Phoenix and Saving Horses! Giving Tuesday is the largest single […]

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2024 Christmas Gala Fundraiser
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2024 Christmas Gala Fundraiser

Posted on: November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Make sure to mark your calendars!December 7th at 7pm is our Annual Gala! This Once a Year Themed Gala Benefits West Virginia’s largest […]

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The Drought has Hidden Implications for Equines
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The Drought has Hidden Implications for Equines

Posted on: October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

If you are in this drought and your horses are on grass there are some things to consider. Grass that is trying to […]

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Just turn him out feral, what’s the big deal? A word about making sure your horses are safe in many different ways
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Just turn him out feral, what’s the big deal? A word about making sure your horses are safe in many different ways

Posted on: October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

During times of natural disaster, it always comes to my mind how important it is that horses in our care can depend on […]

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Using a Track as Part of Rehab

Posted on: September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

Track systems have become more and more popular since the concept was conceived across the pond in response to obese horses becoming a […]

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“My Horse Gets Footy Every Fall”

Posted on: September 27, 2024September 28, 2024

“getting footy” is an old label for spring or fall time lameness. What is actually going on here is the very first stage […]

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Grippy Shoes Can Take a Toll

Posted on: September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

Borium shoes or “road shoes” or “drill techs” (whatever extra grippy application is used in your area) are routinely considered a terrible thing […]

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More Whoa than Go, No Work Ethic
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More Whoa than Go, No Work Ethic

Posted on: September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

“More whoa then go, has no work ethic, she will make you earn a trot, cantering is something that is really hard from […]

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