After 2 long years, the Heart of Phoenix Gala is finally back! This Once a Year Themed Gala Benefits West Virginia’s largest equine […]
Heart of Phoenix Open Fun Show and Appalachian Trainer Face OFF on August 25th and 26th in Winfield, WV
For 5 years, Heart of Phoenix has hosted an OPEN FUN show! Everyone is encouraged to ATTEND AND SHOW, and the class list […]
Love doesn’t feed anything. “I went without Food so My Horses Could Eat.” A real story in Appalachia of saving people and horses
So many times, we encounter owners who were irresponsible, cruel and uneducated.
We encounter abuse without a care so often, it is hard to express.
Sometimes, we encounter something entirely different.
This is such a story.
Spread the Word: Old doesn’t mean “Skinny”
Heart of Phoenix runs into so many very sad cases were a senior horse is receiving horrible care, and law enforcement, because they […]
Vulcan: A Trial By Fire. A former race horse named “Louisiana Gumbo” endures gruesome neglect and injury until saved by Heart of Phoenix in West Virginia
Vulcan is the God of Fire in Roman Mythology, and the name conjures up amazing imagery of strength and flame and iron will. It makes us think of war and a battle. Seems fitting since his ancestors are the likes of Man O War and War Admiral.
Helping a Horse Gain: The Fix for Hard Keeping Horses isn’t usually in a powder or oil.
“He is a Hard Keeper.”
We hear this statement and that term often in the horse world. You hear is much less often in cats and dogs. Generally, in companion animals, we connect weight loss with either too little food or a health concern.
I am Legend: Despite being tied on a rope and emaciated for years on end, he is an Appalachian horse with a lot of “something more”
They all have a story Here is the story of Legend, as we know it. This gelding is less than a decade old, […]
HOP Horse of the Day: Sangria
Sangria is a knockout 8 year old Spotted Saddle Horse (Gaited) She stands 15.2hh or so. This gal could go any direction you want, […]
HOP Horse of the Day: Macy
Macy is a sweet 19+ year old Rocky Mountain mare. She is 13.3hh She is smooth as silk under saddle. She is somewhat […]
HOP Horse of the Day: Celtic
Celtic is a 17hh senior Warmblood gelding suitable for lighter riding. He is gentle and steady for anyone to ride despite his intimidating size! This […]