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I purchased a Wahl Stable Pro Clippers about six months ago, I did not use them for horses last year, but I did use them on my mini Schnauzers. I used the same blade for them for a long time, I had it sharpened and purchased a second blade to prepare for clipping my minis. I bathed my mare...

Hello, I am looking for a show cart and have found closed and open wheels, can someone explain the difference. Which do you prefer? Thanks

Thank you all for the information, I must say that I am sorry for starting such an debate . As for the colt he was removed, and I will carefully watch the mares. IF for any reason she may be bred, she will be properly cared for. I want to give a special thanks to nnadams for understanding the...

I have a mare that I have trained to drive. She is green broke, but very stable and a natural in the harness. However it is a battle to get her bridle on. I do have other driving horses that accept it fine. When I trained her last fall, I gradually increased the time in the bridle (her just...

I purchased a mare that has jumped before, I did not have much interest in it, but this morning I was working with her and was curious. I used 2 cement blocks and a board about 1 ft off the ground trotted her to it, told her to jump and she flew over it. My 8 yr old son was watching and is so...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions, I have a mare that is green broke to drive, and I also am rookie so we are learning together. I did break her, she is great and a natural. She is bright and curious, high head and big trot. After working her for a very long time I hitched...

I know it is still a little early for spring grooming, but I cannot wait till my horses, well look like horses again! I was reading that you can dye the mane and tail back to its original color to eliminate sunburn. What type of dye is safe to use? Also how do you keep it tidy, I have a buckskin...

I am setting up a new pasture, one that is established as a cattle field (divided for MY section from my husbands cattle:) It is close to house, however we have seen coyotes on our farm. I will be putting a 17 yr stallion and a couple of mares in this area. Do I need a protector or is a stallion...

My first foal is due next month and I was doing a google search on supplies and care, and there is so many variations, I have read about newborn vaccines, enemas, and worming. So I thought I would ask here, What is the standard newborn care techniques that go on in your barns?? Thanks!!!

Is there an age requirement or recommendation to begin training a colt to jump??? And is there an age requirement to show a mini in a jumping class??

Just wondering if anyone has a different feed plan for expecting mares? and at what point in her pregnancy that you change her diet? Thanks!!!!

I know this may stir some debate, and I do have a basis for genitics as I have raised other types of animals, we called it line breeding and there were "rules" to follow to try to prevent problems. So I was wondering what the stipulations are when horses are double bred ( have the same horse...

Since there is so much discussion regarding foaling and I have my first ever foal due in Feb. (not my doing, she was already bred) I was wondering at what temp other breeders feel at ease to have their mares foal?? I can provide a heater for her and the foal, but want to ensure there comfort...

I tried to upload pics but having trouble. So to add info for now. She is 13 has had 1 foal and had trouble so it was passed down with her the recommendation of not breeder her, but as info. gets lost through time, I don't know the specifics. She is out of the Dell Terras line so I do know she...

After doing some shopping on tack sites I ran into chain action boots, curious I googled to find the reasoning behind these and cannot find a clear answer. So thought I would turn to the forum to see if anyone could answer the question of why one would use these on a horse? and If they really...

As foaling season is starting to be discussed do any experinced breeders have any suggestions of what to have on hand, or what to look for, signs for problems that I should watch for. My very first foal is do in March, it still will be very chilly in Ohio then. I want everything to run smoothly...

I have noticed in other discussions that pot bellies, or grass bellies are discussed, what does cause the horse to get a pot belly. Not enough protien or fiber? Lack of excerise? How do I prevent this, and reverse the small pot bellies that I have in my barn????? Thank you..

Hello, Question regarding a mini mare. She has been trained to cart and is a very nice mare, she is over weight as she has spent the last year and half as a pet. I have been working her in cart for over a month now gradually increasing time and workload, she has lost weight and is looking...

After reading the discussion about abortions I am a little somber and concerned. I purchased a breed mare (my first baby) that is expecting the end of March. I was informed that she did recieve her vaccines this spring and would not need anything else till next spring. I was noticing that some...

This may be a silly question however as a newbie I must ask. The bridal paths are trimmed to what length? I have read the length of there ears if laid back. However I see so many stunning show horses online that have a much longer bridal path, what is the length supposed to be for showing? Thank...