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Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue

Suzanna Johnson and Tinia Creamer of Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue and the Appalachian Trainer Face Off, one of the world's leading horse advocacy organizations and programs, meet monthly to talk about horse care, adoptable horses, challenges in horse ownership, common training issues, products, funny experiences with online keyboard horse experts and more in an hour long monthly podcast. We are based in Appalachia (West Virginia) but travel across the USA helping horses and horse people. Submit topics or apply to be a guest at tinia@wvhorserescue.org

  1. Jun 30

    Fat Horses aren't Happy Horses: The Truth About Equine Obesity

    Season 3, Episode 29 | Release Date: June 28, 2026 | Recorded at: The Huntington Mall In this episode, we recap our recent presentation at the American Horse Council exposing the rise of "Mass Bailing." Then, we chat about how essential Vitamin E is for your horse’s nervous system. We share the moving rescue story of Fiyero, drop a hot take on measuring actual training progress, and announce our next in person meetup in Ohio! Finally, we tackle our main discussion: This is a tough-love reality check on equine obesity. Many owners mistake a heavy horse for a happy horse, but extra weight is often a death sentence for horses. Attending The American Horse Council to speak on Mass Bailing Scams Care thoughts: Vitamin E is so important to horses Upcoming Events: Pine Creek Camp in Hocking Hills Rescue Story: Fiyero Hot Take:Did the horse actually make progress? Main Topic:Stop allowing your horses to become obese. Fat isn't happy, it's too often a death sentence #HorseHealth #EquineObesity #HorsePodcast #EquineWellness #AmericanHorseCouncil #AppalachianTrainerFaceOff #HorseRescue #HorseTraining #EquineNutrition #HorseScams

    33 min

  2. May 26

    Rescue, if done right, isn't making anyone rich.

    Season 3 Episode #28 May 26, 2026 Recorded at Mulligan Farms In this episode: The tenth Appalachian Trainer Face Off is underway. Care thoughts: Possums on the farm Donation needs: Summer time giving Rescue Story: Saffron Hot Take: We almost forgot, but actually, horses DO need other horses Main Topic: Rescue, if done right, isn't making anyone rich. Period. Insight on what rescue really costs. #podcast #horses #rescue #nonprofits

    39 min

  3. Apr 1

    Freeze branding Horses provides vital protection

    Season 3 Episode #27 March 28, 2026 for April Recorded in Canmer, Ky In this episode: How accurate is dental aging in horses? Donation needs: Equine Affaire and ATFO Rescue Story: Moon Hot Take: Euthanasia is a cop out? Main Topic: The importance of Freeze Branding, and is it humane? You bet it is!

    41 min

  4. Mar 13

    Be ready for the End, they depend on You

    Season 3 Episode #27 March 12, 2026 Recorded in Canmer KY In this episode: All kinds of hay Donation needs: ATFO pick up sponsors Rescue Story: Henderson (and us sorting out a patella and a stifle 😂) Hot Take: Feeding grain to foundered horses, please don't Main Topic: Have a plan for the worst case scenario when you cannot care for your horse, anymore

    34 min

  5. Feb 28

    Kicking the Can down the Road, that's what I call it.

    Season 3 Episode #26 February 28, 2026 Recorded on the road to Morgantown, WV In this episode: Helping a head shy horse Donation needs: Equine Affaire Rescue Story: Cici and Suzie Q Hot Take: You don't have to be rude when you inquire about a horse Main Topic: Kicking the Can down the Road, that's what I call it. Please don't re-home your disadvantaged horse

    58 min

  6. Jan 12

    Your Horse Needs you to be their Advocate

    Season 3 Episode #25 January 11, 2026 Recorded in Huntington, WV In this episode: Dealing with fluctuating temperatures and horses Donation needs: Quest Plus Rescue Story: Guinevere, a broker scam that lead to her death Hot Take: Why is Letting Horses live outside controversial? Main Topic: Make sure to pick the right professionals for the sake of your horse

    33 min

  7. Jan 1

    Why Do Horses End Up in Rescue?

    Season 2 Episode #24 December 31, 2025 Recorded in Canmer, Ky In this episode: Dealing with Frozen Water in your barn Donation needs: Year end stats Rescue Story: The Christmas "Kill Pen" Babies The Hot 🔥 Take: Letting Horses Die a Natural Causes Main Topic: What are paths horses take to land into a rescue situation, and what kinds of horses end up in rescue.

    40 min

  8. 11/14/2025

    Applications and Adoptions: This may be Boring, but That's A-Okay

    Season 2 Episode #23 November 14th, 2025 Recorded on the road in Missouri In this episode: Trailer Loading Trips you've not thought about Donation needs: Our Yearly Gala, plus Christmas cards Rescue Story: Jake Fiddy What will we call this now? When traders pretend to be rescues Main Topic: Applications and Adoptions make a beautiful pairing

    54 min
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About

Suzanna Johnson and Tinia Creamer of Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue and the Appalachian Trainer Face Off, one of the world's leading horse advocacy organizations and programs, meet monthly to talk about horse care, adoptable horses, challenges in horse ownership, common training issues, products, funny experiences with online keyboard horse experts and more in an hour long monthly podcast. We are based in Appalachia (West Virginia) but travel across the USA helping horses and horse people. Submit topics or apply to be a guest at tinia@wvhorserescue.org

Information

  • Creator
    Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue
  • Show Website
    Horses of Courses

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