Phillip Vanengen

Phillip Vanengen, Shire horses, Aiken, SC, in Aiken County and the Central Savannah River Area near Augusta, raises draft horses. He has been breeding Shires for several years, following breed society guidelines and scheduling routine veterinary health screenings for each foal.

His horses graze on open pastures shaded by pines, and daily handling helps them develop a calm, steady disposition. Visitors often note the horses’ gentle nature and solid bone structure on farm tours. Foals are introduced to basic ground work before weaning to encourage trust and ease of training.

He is a regular participant in regional draft horse exhibitions and keeps foals on a schedule of hoof trimming and dental checks to support growing frames. His breeding program emphasizes sound motion and a willing temperament suited to both draft work and family riding. The farm’s quiet lanes and nearby woodlands offer varied footing for early horse-handling classes.