PHOENIX

Phoenix is a survivor of the October 2020 trailer wreck. After retiring from a brief racing career, Phoenix found herself on a truck amongst 29 other equines destined for slaughter. The stock trailer was traveling southwest on interstate 44 when it crashed, sliding along the median and finally coming to a rest on its side. Phoenix had been contained in the front section of the trailer and was the last horse that rescuers freed from the trailer. She sustained serious injuries and was immediately transported to a nearby equine veterinary hospital. Once her condition was stable, staff brought her to Longmeadow to heal from her physical and mental traumas. After months of bandage changes, medications, special feed and stall rest, the vet declared Phoenix was finished with her rehab. She was given the down time she deserved and spent several months living a life of luxury with her friends in the pasture.After Phoenix was started in our training program, we found that she became short-tempered and uncomfortable while being ridden. After many different tests and months of us working with vets trying to find out what was wrong, we found that she had an ovarian tumor, causing an influx of testosterone and the reason behind her behavioral issues. After a surgery removing her ovary, Phoenix healed nicely and has since made a full recovery, becoming the silly mare she once was! By removing the cancerous ovary, we ensured that she will not be at risk of cancer spreading. This type of cancer in horses is capsulated and the cells are not the type to spread to other areas. Phoenix is now officially tumor-free!Unfortunately, soon after being cleared to return to our training program, Phoenix was found with a swollen leg while out in her pasture. A veterinary examination, radiology, and an ultrasound revealed damage to lateral collateral ligament in her left hock. Considering this is a key stabilizing structure of the joint during movement, we knew the outlook for recovery was not good. Phoenix was prescribed 8 months of stall rest, short walks, and daily ice wraps. It was difficult at times for the young Thoroughbred, but Phoenix handled those 8 months like a champ. When her stall rest period ended, she was reintroduced to turnout slowly and by herself. Eventually, she was healed, pain-free, and cleared to be turned back out in pasture with her pasture mates! The good news is that Phoenix is back to life as normal, enjoying her days spent out in the sun and with her equine buddies. Our vets cleared her for a low-impact career and Phoenix is rising from the ashes yet again and starting back in our training program. Although she will never be a jumping prospect, we are hoping Phoenix will be the perfect horse for someone looking for a dressage partner or trail-riding buddy.Phoenix is a playful, personable mare who thrives on routine and human interaction. Her young mind is eager to be challenged and directed and would be a great liberty partner for someone willing to put in the work with her. She enjoys taking long naps in her stall but also requires daily turn out in a large pasture where she can let off some steam. Phoenix is currently barefoot and has solid hooves. She is very well behaved for the vet and farrier and gets along with her herd members, although she does tend to be at the top of the pecking order. Due to her young Thoroughbred personality, Phoenix will require an intermediate handler to keep her in line.Adoption fee: $1000Height: 16HHMaximum Carrying Weight (includes tack and rider): 230lbs