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I do have a serious issue with the vets trying to stop all non vets from working on horses. Come on, lets be real. How many vets specialized in equine teeth in vet school? One of the most pitifull equine floating experiences I ever had was with a vet. I used to have a vet who did specialize...

For what you are looking for a Hyperbike for sure. LOVE it! I have a jerald easy entry which is just too heavy except on flat smooth ground. It sits unused. Since my play driving is in the hills of NH on narrow trails the Hyperbike more then does the job. Its comfy, can turn on a dime, is...

I gave up on Stateline when Petsmart took over. Their prices and the quality of their products has never been great even pre-Petsmart. The thing is horses really are a different ballgame alltogether then pets and it was just too much for Petsmart to handle.

Kent now carries the Triple Crown line of feeds. It is a very excellent product line and well worth looking into. My mini's get the triple crown lite and my big horses are all fed the safe starch forage. You can call them and discuss your horses with them and they will help you develop a...

goosenecks are more stable and easier to handle and you have to have the right kind if set up on your truck. goosenecks are usually much larger trailers.

I have only had bad experiences with velcro. The little guys will rip it off each other and the velcro gets so dirty that it makes it even easier to rip it off. I prefer buckles and I prefer them to be like on a big horse blanket. One in the chest area and one underneath with the clasp...

Accoring to an article in the horse journal you have to be careful with mineral blocks as many are designed for cattle and not horses. According to an equine nutritionist I know the mineral blocks should not be fed if you are feeding source or a mineral imbalance can occur. (too much of...

be careful making big braids. I know a friesian owner who did this. The horse got a braid caught, ripped it out and had a big gap of missing and then short mane.

Probably the best equine magazine out there. very informative. i get the print but use the online when researching topics because there is a huge wealth of information in all their back articles.

I have one. The pleasure harness. It is a really well made harness. Has held up incredibly well. It does not fit my 33" mini very well but well enough to work. I never use the breeching or the noseband because they do not fit and I do not show yet. Sizes are so hard because mini's come in...

I was trained to drive big horses and am starting to learn the ins and outs of mini driving. I was always taught to bridle first and then hitch the cart. Unhitch cart and then remove bridle. Many horses never see the cart and if they suddenly see this hing attached they could freak. I was...

We store owners were allowed to prebuy these and a few other 06 models for delivery in Dec. We were limited to 3 each. They ship around the first week of Dec if I remember correctly and I am sure some online stores are preselling. I can post when they start arriving if anyone is interested.

Thanks for the info, though now I have even more questions:) I am in NH and have a couple of contacts here but no one really into driving.

I prefer to drive. We have years of driving experience for fun. What are the different gaits needed to practice? What would be expected in a class? Anyone???? Harness? Cart?

I have an 8 yr old mini gelding I drive. He was shown in hand a couple of times by the previous owner, 6 years ago. I would like to show him but I am totally clueless. How do I start? What do I need? He has a harness which needs to be replaced - what should I look for in a new one? We have...