Recent content by Itsy Bitsy Acres

Hello! Yes, in most cases a french link is more comfortable to a horse. A single jointed snaffle can tend to have what is called the "nut cracker" effect in a horses mouth because when you pull the reigns either to stop or turn the center callapses causing the center to fold and hit the top of...

A chifney is very common among Thoroughbred farms, there is nothing wrong with using a chifney as long as it is used correctly. It is actually a great safety device for any handler dealing with a hard to handle horse. With most horses you have more control if you have a bit in the horses mouth...

Very nice!!!! Congrats!!!

I agree the MTG is great stuff!! Also I would highly recommend the following spray, you can use it without bathing in the cold temps and without clipping, it is also best if at all possible to leave the blankets off as much as you can. Below is the link to the spray, I use this stuff very often...

LOL......I didn't realize Debut got another one until I saw your post, Thanks! You know I am a fan, your horses are amazing!! Congrats!

I agree mine was in the mail as well!! Great service!!!

We switched all of our little ones from regular Strategy over to the new healthy edge for 30 days......I was excited to try it, but was not happy with the results. I noticed a big difference in their top line when I fed this feed, we actually had to double their beet pulp to keep a nice top...

Thank you to Alpha Farms for allowing us to acquire such a wonderful colt! Alpha Farms Destined to Reign is a welcomed addition here at IBA Farms!

Alpha Farms Destined to Reign

Thank you to Alpha Farms for allowing me to acquire Alpha Farms Destined to Reign!!He is a welcomed addition here at IBA Farm!

I use Rit clothing dye (you can get it at Walmart) I use dark blue color, only apply very little(about 2 tbsp) to a bucket of water mix well and let it sit for about five minutes. Wash your horses tail with regular soap and rinse, then dip the tail into the bucket with the Rit and rinse. This...

Do any of the feed stores in your area carry bagged hay? I have an older (35yr old) Shetland that hardly has any teeth, so I went on the hunt for some hay he could chew. Most of the feed stores around KY carry chopped and bagged hay in a variety of choices ranging from $9-15 bucks a bag (50lbs)...

I was able to find some info in the rulebook:-)

I was just curious as to if embryo transfers were allowed when breeding minis and shetlands. I know it is a very popular way of breeding in other breeds, and was curious as to if anyone had pursued this with their minis or shetlands. If so, do you feel it was safe and were the foals eligible for...