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Today we tried to take Stoney for a walk as we try to do at least every other day. We go down our road and back which adds up to almost two miles. Our main goal is just de-sensitizing him and keeping good manners on lead. For some reason he seemed kind if spooky. As we headed out the driveway my...

Has anyone tried this? I have read it in a few books. You cover the horse in baby oil, leave it for over night and then wash the next day. Supposed to really get all the loose hair out and almost slick them

Kind of a strange question but since our little guy has been gelded I noticed that I find his sheath more noticeable and I figured it was because he was shaved for his gelding. (He was a partial criptorchid) but also on walks he has been dropping and since we are walking he only drops a little...

I am clipper hunting, I am trying to be frugal. I only have one horse and not positive we will get into showing or not. I just want to be ready to clip this little guy once it's time. It's gotten pretty hot the last few days so I may go ahead and do his head and neck. (I have never clipped a...

My Aunt told me this on FB I am not sure what she means, the vet didn't mention this. I don't want to sound dumb by asking but I am having a hard time finding info on it... Make sure that the signs are right before you geld him. It should be in the knees or below. Look in the almanac or pull...

I am just wondering (and trying not to ask a dumb question!) is it better to clip or let your horse shed out in Texas? We are having a really warm winter most days are staying in the 70-80s. We are not showing our little guy and haven't even thought about investing in a clipper. To my...

I had to take Gemstone to vet yesterday (he had a goopy eye and thankfully the vet says it looks like allergies!) we of course haven't had time to train him to learn to load into our van. To get him home we lifted him in and out. I think with time we could get him to get in on his own, we came...

I was reading a few past posts on here about clicker training. I have recently downloaded Peggy Hogans first video on clicker training. I didn't clicker train my dog but I did use treats. Does clicker training work well for doing shows (for those that use it)? Our mini is kind of mouthy already...

I can hardly stand to wait to see what our Appaloosa is going to look like when he sheds! I can see lots of white mixed in his chestnut hair underneath. Is anyone else waiting to see what their little appy will look like?

My little boy is laying down a lot today and seems a little mopey. We took him out yesterday and worked him on halter a good while and played. He seemed fine besides blowing his nose quite a bit. Today he is lying around, I have been watching him worried about colic since it looks like he dug a...

I was wondering if there are things we should avoid or some creative things we can use for toys for our boy? He has really learned to like the big exercise ball and its so fun to watch him play! Today he was having a blast with a chicken feed bag tossing it in the air. I plan on getting him a...

I am hoping not to get lectured but get advice : ) I am admitadly green! Our yearling colt isn't cooperating for us to pick his hoves, I know it has got to get done so he doesn't get thrush. We have had lots of rain and I am worried with the muddy wet conditions that's what is going to happen if...

We are getting our little bundle tomorrow yay!!! We have everything prepared for our little "paddock" We ordered dirt to fill it in and raise it up some for when it rains. I wanted sand but they told me I needed sandy loam. My hubby did the ordering, I really wish I had spoke with them! So he...

Hello all! I am in central TX and we are getting our first mini in another week!! It is a gift for my daughter who has been obsessed with horses since she could talk. She has no idea! She is turning 10 and this will be a birthday gift for her. We are pretty green to horses so we don't have a lot...