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This is a page for following the journey of a second chance for a horse to find a forever home!

10/13/2024

Had a great ride with Rizzo in the arena and on the trail today ♡♡♡ more videos and pictures to come when I get home from my trip.

09/30/2024

Rizzo had a great weekend at the show. Her foot has not been causing her problems! She did so well and we couldn't be happier with her progress in life. Every rescue deserves a chance♡♡

08/23/2024

Goodluck everyone competing at the ATFO this year. I hope lots of horses find new homes.

Today's Technical Results

08/18/2024

Thank you to everyone who has donated to Rizzos surgery. She is doing great with her fancy padded shoe and has shown no discomfort! We are hoping and praying this is the end of her foot troubles! Rizzo is back to work and got to do a schooling jumper show over the weekend.

07/27/2024

Rizzo headed home last night to the barn. She is doing great! The total bill was 3677. More then we like but Rizzo is worth it. Please consider donating or sharing the pinned posts at the top of her page to raise money. ♡♡

07/24/2024

Rizzo is awake! She is doing wonderful. The vet didn't see a mass either once he got in. Lots of debris was removed and he said it had been backed up for a long time all the way to her coffin bone. It's draining and open now in a few spots. Rizzo will get a fancy back shoe to keep it clean and healthy well her foot regrows. They didn't have to lay her down or cut anything out since there was no mass, this will hopefully cut the cost drastically and make the healing quicker! ♡♡
Check the pinned link for donating or bidding on a painting of Rizzo to help with the costs.

07/23/2024

Rizzo is heading for her surgery today. See the pinned link to donate or bid on the beautiful painting of her. We are trying to raise money for this 4000$ surgery.

07/03/2024

Hey guys!
Rizzo is on need of some expensive surgery. The vet has estimated 4000 to 4500. Her back right foot has been a cause of on off abcesses and lameness since I met this sweet horse and we have finally figured out why. We don't know 100 percent what it is till they remove it and see but it is a mass that will not go away without removal. Rizzo is an amazing mare that has been living her second life happily since being rescued by HOP. Many of you have followed her journey since the ATFO. Please consider donating to her surgery! Rizzos friends and family love her. She has been participating in kids camp in NH with my sister this last month and loves it. This mare deserves everything we can do for her ♡♡♡

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This is a painting being done of Rizzo! You can bid on it in the original post. The money is being donated to her surgery!
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If you live in NH and would like to donate in person drop it off with Annalyse Howlett at The Lazy Pony Farm. Just tell her it is for Rizzos surgery.

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You guys have always supported me through Rizzos training and I am forever grateful. If you have even 5 dollars to give we appreciate it!

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06/08/2024

Rizzo update!
This happy girl got to do a schooling show with one of her favorite girls! Also my sister took her for a fun ride. Such a perfect pretty pony.

05/25/2024

This boy could use a chiro adjustment. Think of sending some money to help sponser him through his journey ♡

05/15/2024

Look at all these guys needing homes! ♡

Horses 14.3hh and Up

1. Valero, 2015 QH grade gelding, not gaited 15hh est – Intermediate w/ trainer
2. Oakley, 2013 Warmblood, not gaited 15.3hh – Advanced Intermediate w/ trainer
3. Kabrina, 2008 Reg. Half Arabian mare, not gaited, 14.3hh est -Advanced Intermediate
4. Sven, 2018 Belgian gelding, draft, not gaited, 17.2hh – Advanced beginner
5. Hopkins, 2014 Reg Saddlebred gelding, not gaited, 14.3hh - Advanced beginner
6. Dorian, 2011 QH X STB gelding, not gaited, doesn’t canter, 15hh – Advanced beginner w/ trainer
7. Mosaic, 2011 Pinto stock mare, not gaited, 15.1hh – Intermediate
8. Tamira, 2010 SSH Mare, gaited, 14.3hh - Intermediate
9. Carhartt, 2017 Pinto Stock gelding, not gaited, 14.3hh est – Intermediate w/ trainer
10. Sonora, 2011 Reg. Saddlebred mare, sometimes gaits, 15.1hh est - Advanced beginner
11. Caliber, 2017 Pinto Stock gelding, not gaited, 15hh est – Intermediate w/ trainer
12. Briar, 2011 Warmblood Mare, 15.1hh est – Intermediate w / trainer
13. Bellini, 2017 Appalachian Brumby mare, not gaiting right now, 15.1hh – Intermediate w/ trainer
14. Finley, 2019 Pinto stock gelding, not gaited, 15hh – Intermediate
15. Sovereign, 2016 QH type gelding, not gaited, 15hh – Professional only
16. Frasier, 2012 QH X TWH gelding, not gaited, 15hh – Intermediate
17. Laredo, 2012 Pinto Stock type gelding, not gaited, 15hh est – Advanced beginner
18. Kalani, 2020 QH type mare, not gaited, 14.3hh est – Advanced intermediate w/ trainer
19. Calliope, 2012 Rocky Mnt Mare, gaited 15.1hh - Advanced beginner
20. Tobi, 2019, Arabian Gelding, hair under 15hh - Advanced intermediate w/ trainer and Arabian experience

Ponies and Small Horses 14.2hh and under
1. Theo, 2018 Stock Pony gelding, not gaited, 14hh – Advanced beginner
2. Andy, 2014 Haflinger type John Mule, 14.2hh – Intermediate w/ mule experience
3. Eve, 1997 TWH mare, gaited, 14.2hh est – Advanced beginner
4. Travis, 2014 Haflinger gelding, not gaited, 14hh est – Advanced beginner
5. Molasses, 2014 Welsh X mare, not gaited, 14.2hh est – Professional only
6. Desperado, 2019 Stock Pony gelding, not gaited, 14hh est –Advanced beginner w/ trainer
7. Lacy, 2017 Arab X QH mare, not gaited, 13.1hh – Professional only
8. Rikki, 2015 Spotted Saddle mare, not gaiting right now, 14.2hh – Intermediate w/ trainer
9. Siobhan, 2020 Pinto Pony mare, gaited, 13.3hh – Advanced beginner
10. Gilligan, 2020 TWH X Pony gelding, not gaiting right now, 14.1hh est - Advanced beginner w / trainer
11. Gaeta, 2020 Rocky X Pony Mare, not gaiting right now, 14hh - Advanced beginner w/ trainer
12. Nutmeg, 2021 Shetland Pony Mare, not gaited, 10hh est – Intermediate
13. Twizzler, 2017 Morgan gelding, not gaited, 14.1hh – Intermediate
14. Beep, 2018 Mustang mare, not gaited, 14.1hh est – Intermediate

Gaited or Could possibly Gait
1. Zendetta, 2020 RM X Ky Mnt mare, 14hh est – Advanced Intermediate w/ trainer
2. Siobhan, 2020 mare, gaited, pony, 13.3hh est – Advanced beginner
3. Eve, 1997 TWH mare, gaited, 14.2hh est - Advanced beginner
4. Sela, 2022 TWH X filly, not gaiting right now, expected to be over 15hh when mature – Intermediate
5. Mila, 2022 TWH X filly, not gaiting right now, expected to be over 15hh when mature – Advanced beginner w/ trainer and you horse experience
6. Seven of 9, TWH X filly, not gaited right now, expected to be over 15hh when mature – Intermediate w/ trainer and young horse experience
7. Tamira, 2010 SSH Mare, gaited, 14.3hh – Advanced beginner w/ trainer
8. Calliope, 2012 Rocky Mnt Mare, gaited 15.1hh – Advanced beginner
9. Gaeta, 2020 Rocky X Pony Mare, not gaiting right now, 14hh – Advanced beginner w/ trainer
10. Sonora, 2011 Reg. Saddlebred mare, sometimes gaits, 15.1hh est - Advanced beginner

Foals
1. Data, 2023 QH X gelding, not gaited, expected to be around 14.3hh est - Advanced beginner w/ trainer and you horse experience
2. Sela, 2022 TWH X filly, not gaiting right now, expected to be over 15hh when grown - Intermediate w/ trainer and you horse experience
3. Primrose, 2022 RMH X QH filly, not gaited right now, expected to be 14.2hh - Advanced beginner w/ trainer and you horse experience
4. Mila, 2022 TWH X filly, not gaiting right now, expected to be over 15hh when grown - Advanced beginner w/ trainer and you horse experience
5. Leeta, 2023 QH X TWH filly, not gaited right now, expected to be 14.3hh est - Advanced beginner w/ trainer and you horse experience
6. Seven of 9, 2022 TWH X filly, not gaiting right now, expected to be over 15hh when grown - Intermediate w/ trainer and you horse experience
7. Jingle, 2023 Pinto Pony gelding, Dam is gaited, expected to be 14hh - Intermediate w/ trainer and young horse experience
8. Wellington, 2022, QH X, gelding, not gaited - Intermediate w/ trainer and you horse experience

Showcase and Whippersnapper Fees
1. Wellington - $1,500
2. Rikki - $2,500
3. Data - $1,300
4. Jingle - $800
5. Sela - $1,800
6. Tamira - $1,500
7. Pickles $1,200
8. Tobi $4,000
9. Gaeta $2,800
10. Finley $3,000
11. Dorian
12. Eve $250
13. Seven $1,000

https://www.appalachiantrainerfaceoff.com/adoptable-horses

05/05/2024

Look at the goodest boy! Please send sponsers for this guys second chance at life. Follow the page and watch his progress! Desperado is a handsome little horse

05/01/2024

Since I am not competing this year I would love you all to follow and sponser a good friend of mine and her new rescue Desperado! Wish them luck and follow their journey to compete in this years 2024 ATFO.

The most boopable snoot there ever was. Desperado was a gentleman to load and haul home to Virginia.

Let the journey begin! Day 1 of his new beginning is just around the corner.

04/07/2024

Im posting to let everyone know I will not be taking a baby to compete unfortunately. I have had some health concerns recently and need to take care of myself first. I wish all the competitors and horses goodluck and will still support and involve myself as much as I can!
♡♡

03/27/2024

We may *cough* be looking for sponsers for a cute baby to compete with in hand this year for ATFO. Babies will be randomly drawn with each trainer.

Whipper Snapper Division

If you've entered this division, we will be drawing the names of the foals and trainers
Friday, April 26th.

I will do this live and select a trainer from one bucket and a youngster from the next bucket to make a team!

You will, as a trainer, get a notification via email, Facebook or text to let you know where your young horse can be picked up. We can arrange to have them at the ATFO IF needed, but we prefer the young ones be picked up directly from their fosters.

There are only 4 days left to apply to compete in ANY division!

www.Appalachiantrainerfaceoff.com

10/28/2023

So Rizzo is staying in NH with my sister for some fun and to experience new things well i took back another horse for training. Rizzo is doing amazing and already has a kid on her back! She is such a sweet girl and is settling in great. I will keep updates going but they will be less often. ♡♡

10/18/2023

Hey guys! Rizzo has been doing great. She is looking beautiful coming into the fall. We will be up in new hampshire with my sister and if you can get there for this retreat you should look into it!

https://facebook.com/events/s/fall-confident-trail-riding-re/676276437379463/?mibextid=Gg3lNB

09/07/2023

Not sure if i shared these from the event. Rizzo looking pretty ♡

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Lets do an update on Rizzo! For those that dont know Rizzo is up in NH currently with my sister. We switched horses for awhile well i work with another. Although seeing how well she is doing she might stay! All the kids seem to love her. Who wouldnt. This mare is so sweet! Ill add some more videos in the comments as it only lets me add one. ♡ #hopteamrizzo

Rizzo going for a spin with my sister #hopteamrizzo #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #heartofthepheonix #righthorse #adoptme

Rizzo is going to the wild side. Shes gearing up to show her best off in three days! Dont miss out on this fine little mare.♡♡♡ #hopteamrizzo #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #heartofthepheonix #righthorse #adoptme Appalachian Trainer Face Off https://appalachiantrainerfaceoff.com/ Heart of Phoenix Equine rescue here: https://www.wvhorserescue.org/ Amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3MZ4Y974VJQWT... Vote for us as favorite team! https://s.surveyplanet.com/18az6dhm Purchase team items to support us and the rescue. Just search team Rizzo https://heart-of-phoenix-horses.creator-spring.com/ Donate If you wish for a tax deductible receipt fill this out https://form.jotform.com/231275453432048?fbclid=IwAR0g7xmK0lqKmjFu5ispoMHdQVpWzZ-aB5yX8KyDCdGHaDV-xIc8JtIt8no Venmo: @AnaleaPoekel or 5088176603 Paypal: [email protected] Rizzo's sponsors: The Lazy Pony Farm Kelli Hollingsworth Tanja Jurgen Danielle Mullins Matt and Melissa Groves Don and Carol Osbourne Ashlyn Pierce Annalyse Howlett Brooke Cabral Jeri Demoranville Steve and Sandy Rumbolt Carole and Leo LaFreniere Cassandra K Knip Maldonado Coley Hapeman Susan Andrade AJ Morey Emily Diana Gage Ufert Lou Meleo Sarah Shippobotham Joyce Barath Sarah Rancel The Poekel family Elaine Gregerman Leslie Barath Jackie Sherwin Doreen Champoux Meg Walker

Show day is fast approaching! Crunch time is upon us! I want to give a huge shout out to Rizzos sponsers. I am so thankful to you all for supporting us on this journey. I hope Rizzo finds an amazing home next saturday #hopteamrizzo #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #heartofthepheonix #righthorse #adoptme Rizzo's sponsors: The Lazy Pony Farm Kelli Hollingsworth Tanja Jurgen Danielle Mullins Matt and Melissa Groves Don and Carol Osbourne Ashlyn Pierce Annalyse Howlett Brooke Cabral Jeri Demoranville Steve and Sandy Rumbolt Carole and Leo LaFreniere Cassandra K Knip Maldonado Coley Hapeman Susan Andrade AJ Morey Emily Diana Gage Ufert Lou Meleo Sarah Shippobotham Joyce Barath Sarah Rancel The Poekel family Elaine Gregerman Leslie Barath Jackie Sherwin Doreen Champoux Meg Walker

Dont forget to apply to adopt a horse like Rizzo. Only 2 days left to apply! You could be Rizzos next favorite human to give her belly scratches! #hopteamrizzo #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #adoptme Here are all the links needed to donate, adopt and support! If you plan on bidding on any of the horses in the ATFO competition you need to be approved to adopt first! Appalachian Trainer Face Off https://appalachiantrainerfaceoff.com/ Heart of Phoenix Equine rescue here: https://www.wvhorserescue.org/ Amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3MZ4Y974VJQWT... Vote for us as favorite team! https://s.surveyplanet.com/18az6dhm Purchase team items to support us and the rescue. Just search team Rizzo https://heart-of-phoenix-horses.creator-spring.com/ Donate If you wish for a tax deductible receipt fill this out https://form.jotform.com/231275453432048?fbclid=IwAR0g7xmK0lqKmjFu5ispoMHdQVpWzZ-aB5yX8KyDCdGHaDV-xIc8JtIt8no Venmo: @AnaleaPoekel or 5088176603 Paypal: [email protected] Rizzo's sponsors: The Lazy Pony Farm Kelli Hollingsworth Tanja Jurgen Danielle Mullins Matt and Melissa Groves Don and Carol Osbourne Ashlyn Pierce Annalyse Howlett Brooke Cabral Jeri Demoranville Steve and Sandy Rumbolt Carole and Leo LaFreniere Cassandra K Knip Maldonado Coley Hapeman Susan Andrade AJ Morey Emily Diana Gage Ufert Lou Meleo Sarah Shippobotham Joyce Barath Sarah Rancel The Poekel family

Rizzo has been having a few days off. My family has been in state visiting so she got a mini vacation. The weather is finally starting to be nice, woohoo. With the competition approaching we hope to get in some crunch time to rework everything we have learned. My goals with Rizzo have always been having her comfortable and safe for her new home. I would rather her be solid for anything you do with her then teaching her fancy tricks with the short time we have. Rizzo has a great mind and i cant wait to see her get a new best friend. #hopteamrizzo This year, because of the economic climate we are all working through, sponsorships are lagging. We depend on sponsorships to make this event a success. What are need: Place a program ad, a thank you, an in memory note or advertisement for your business in our full color program that goes nationwide! Pricing starts at $75 Sponsor a Fun Show class for your business, in honor of a friend, in memory of a beloved family member, horse or pet or for anything that is special in your life. $50 per class Sponsor a your favorite ATFO Horse's stall and / or your favorite trainer's meal for Friday Night during the after hours party before the main event, Saturday. $40 each Become an ATFO vendor. Horse businesses aren’t the only thing that is popular, so promote your business of any type by becoming a 1-2-3 day vendor. It is $15 for the event. Sponsor here: https://heartofphoenix.org/2023/07/18/appalachian-trainer-face-off-and-fun-show-information-vendor-registration-sponsor-stalls-classes-meals-register-for-open-show-classes/ Register for the fun show classes for the evening of Aug 18 and morning of the 19th here: https://heartofphoenix.org/2023/07/25/the-10th-annual-heart-of-phoenix-open-fun-show-for-the-public-at-the-winfield-riding-arena-on-august-18-19-2023/ We are sure there is a way you can lend a hand, whether you're adopting, sponsoring, sharing the post, inviting others to help or volunteering: https://www.sig

So today has been humid and in the 90s. I let the girls out not to long ago and out of nowhere we had a screaming cloud hit. The thunder and lightning have been cracking and neither mare has cared. If anyone is interested in Rizzo or has any questions about her please reach out to me! #hopteamrizzo Here are all the links needed to donate, adopt and support! If you plan on bidding on any of the horses in the ATFO competition you need to be approved to adopt first! Appalachian Trainer Face Off https://appalachiantrainerfaceoff.com/ Heart of Phoenix Equine rescue here: https://www.wvhorserescue.org/ Amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3MZ4Y974VJQWT... Vote for us as favorite team! https://s.surveyplanet.com/18az6dhm Purchase team items to support us and the rescue. Just search team Rizzo https://heart-of-phoenix-horses.creator-spring.com/ Donate If you wish for a tax deductible receipt fill this out https://form.jotform.com/231275453432048?fbclid=IwAR0g7xmK0lqKmjFu5ispoMHdQVpWzZ-aB5yX8KyDCdGHaDV-xIc8JtIt8no Venmo: @AnaleaPoekel or 5088176603 Paypal: [email protected] Look into joining our sponsors The lazy pony farm for a confidence building retreat in NH! https://fb.me/e/13LRuXavn?mibextid=Gg3lNB

The next few days are gonna be hot! Like the 90s with humidity. We are going to try to ride at night but we will see how that goes. Competition and auction day is coming soon and Rizzo is full of spirit and excited to meet her new family! You are out there somewhere. Please continue to share her story and page. I will post a full report on her in a day of two. #hopteamrizzo #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #heartofthepheonix Appalachian Trainer Face Off and Fun Show Sponsorship information is up and live! It is that time of the year again on August 17-19th, and we need your help more than ever to make the event a success. With 1,000-2,500 attendees yearly, this is a wonderful place to lend a giving hand in so many ways! Sponsor your favorite ATFO Horse’s stall and / or your favorite trainer’s meal for Friday Night during the after hours party before the main event, Saturday! Sponsor a Fun Show class for your business, in honor of a friend, in memory of a beloved family member, horse or pet or for anything that is special in your life. Become an ATFO vendor. Horse businesses aren’t the only thing that is popular, so promote your business of any type by becoming a 1-2-3 day vendor! Please a program ad, a thank you, an in memory note or advertisement for your business in our full color program that goes nationwide! Visit this link to do any or all of the above: https://heartofphoenix.org/2023/07/18/appalachian-trainer-face-off-and-fun-show-information-vendor-registration-sponsor-stalls-classes-meals-register-for-open-show-classes/

This weekend me and Rizzo took a trip to Elkins Creek for the ATFO meet up, ride for rescue. Rizzo started a bit overwhelmed with so many horses and excitement. I also just pulled her off the trailer from a 5 hour drive, tacked her up and went on a trail. Later that afternoon we competed in a fun trail class. There had to be 20 people entered in it and all but two were peoples personally horses. Rizzo not only did all the obstacles as best she could but she beat them all. So proud of a little mare that only has about 6 weeks under saddle. These horses had years on her. The next morning we tacked up and went out with two new friends for about 7 miles and she was a champ. Rizzo led through the mud. Went under huge rocks. Up and down steep hills, all looking like she had done it before. We also cantered twice on the trail which was new for her. Was she tired. Heck yes! But she tried her heart out and loved every second of being out. Rizzo is going to make an incredible trail deluxe for someone. She led the trail, followed in the middle, and took a break trudging in the back as well. If you are looking for your next horse stop here. Rizzo has a little over 2 months of handling experience and 6 weeks under saddle. Imagine what she will be like in a year! Holy moley! #hopteamrizzo #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #heartofthepheonix Here are all the links needed to donate, adopt and support! If you plan on bidding on any of the horses in the ATFO competition you need to be approved to adopt first! All the horses will be available for adoption August 19th after the competition is completed. Appalachian Trainer Face Off https://appalachiantrainerfaceoff.com/ Heart of Phoenix Equine rescue here: https://www.wvhorserescue.org/ Amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3MZ4Y974VJQWT... Vote for us as favorite team! https://s.surveyplanet.com/18az6dhm Purchase team items to support us and the rescue. Just search team Rizzo https://heart-of-phoenix-horses.creator