We worm the mares right after foaling, so that the foal starts out receiving that with the dam's milk, then every other month after that. By worming at birth, the foals start out with no parasites in their system. From then on it's our responsibility to follow through to keep them in...
The sad thing to me is that it always the "newbie" buyers or people really wanting a miniature horse, who get trapped in this false advertising. Then when they try to register or find out what they need to do...........they are the ones who are left hanging with a horse they may like but then...
If you had him tested, I'd say defintely silver. Silver Dilution is a dominant trait. This means, in order to inherit the trait, a horse requires only one parent to carry and pass on the gene. The Silver Dilution gene will only alter black pigmented horses (Ee or EE) and has no effect on red...
What a beautiful, beautiful filly! I think you and your horses have outdone yourselves........congratulations. What a joy to watch them play and grow together.
Congratulations! All the years of following Catch and seeing him in show ring..............now to see his daughter (spotted daughter!) carrying on the legacy.........it's wonderful. Best wishes to the new owner.
What a lovely, lovely little filly! I'm voting for silver bay. She's certainly got the long legs and long neck..........beautiful little head, too. Congratulations!
Hello, Top Sprout! Clipping this spring is really iffy, isn't it? We had 36 degrees last night..........and 93 degrees on Monday. If you want to contact me, I've got a blanket I could lend you until you can find one. It's used, but would work. What size is your horse?