Thanks to all of you that have offered your advice.
I shaved Elvis out and have a beautiful pintaloosa under all that hair. He's gaining weight but is still a bit hippy (and his shoulders are a bit boney too.... but nothing like I thought he would be).
We used mayo and we have no live lice...
Thanks guys for all the support. This little guy is definately got a home. He's so sweet and easy going. He's even starting to play.
Elvis has decided to eat this morning and about knocked me over to get to the feed bucket. I gave him a bath (which obviosly was a new experiance for him) and put...
Thanks Nila,
He's actually eating a little now. He's not jumping in the bucket like my other horses do... but at least this morning he's nibbling at it. We are feeding him every 4-5 hours round the clock so that should help.
I'm going to add some applesauce. The vet felt that pellets would be...
My name is Beth. We live in East Texas. I have several mini's that my kids show in 4-H... and we are members of the Greater Houston Mini Horse Club, and the AMHA.
Saturday night, we went to a horse auction just to buy some tack... but ended up coming home with a miniature. We bought him for $50...