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  1. mizbeth

    Belly improvement?

    He does look a bit better, keep up the good work, you can cut his feed back a bit too, not quite as much omalene and alfalfa, that should help too. Exercise will surely help...
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    How long to see results?

    By looking at his photo I would say he needs more protein, but if you are in fact feeing him Omalene 300 that would not be it. I would suggest you do power pack worming, or worm with Equimax. That will surely help him. The feed he is getting will not produce a pot belly like that, that is...
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    Ration balancer to reduce belly?

    I do not think your filly weighs anywhere near 250-300 by looking at the last photo of her. It is okay to use 250 dose of Ivermecton tho., A 300 lb horse is pretty good size mini and yes most likely a 36" one would be 300 lbs.
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    Ration balancer to reduce belly?

    I have had many many horses over the past 17-18 years, minis' Mine simply do not have big bellies - I feed a GOOD quality grain, GOOD quality grass hay, GOOD quality alfalfa hay. I keep them wormed. If I have (and have some on occassion) a pot bellied weanling - I up their protein. But the...
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    Help me fit my mini! - How's my feed, exercise etc.?

    Hmm not sure 1/4 lb of grain is quite right. That would be somewhere around 4 oz, 1/2 cup? You need to read the directions on the bag of feed, but if you showing your horse he should be fed two times a day at least and 3 times if possible. I too WOULD NEVER FEED free choice alfala, it is too...
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    How long to wrap/sweat necks?

    When I am getting ready to show my horses, I use a neck sweat 24/7 - for two months. I also have an exericse regime, and specfic feed I feed them. I also change the way I wrap the necks when I work them. I can tell there necks are sweated after the first workout but want to keep nice like...
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    New Colts' Bite are Off...

    Equine Dental Practioner I meant Do not know how to edit my post.
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    New Colts' Bite are Off...

    If you are concerned, and in some cases it could be justified - have a qualified equine practioner or dentist look at the colts (s) mouth. It is common for their bites to move back and forth as Jill has mentioned. Good luck.
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    New to mini horses, lots of questions!!

    Only fresh clipped grass clippings from what I understand, so when they are dry they wil be fine.
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    My new boy!

    Yes, love his movement, you can see the "WINNER" in him! Good luck -
  11. mizbeth

    Show Apparel

    A hat? What classes are you showing in? What kind of a show is it, AMHA - AMHR - Open Show - Pinto Show? Navy blue is a classic color for bays as you do not want to take away from the horse with loud colors - browns/tans/beige are nice too with bay horses. Let us know what classes and type of...
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    New to mini horses, lots of questions!!

    Oh gosh - is the injection site swollen? It could be a any number of things at this point, it is good you have called the Vet., lets hope she gets with you soon. Is he trying to roll? Of just not wanting to walk? Poor fella, lots of stress in moving, a new place, new grass, new people etc. I'm...
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    New to mini horses, lots of questions!!

    WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF MINIATURE HORSES!!!!!! Oh boy!!!!!! If they were mine, I would not leave them on pasture 24/7 but bring them in. YES, they need GOOD quality hay, preferably a grass hay. Feritiflized, weed FREE, and fresh. (right now there is plenty of fresh hay). CORN if for...
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    Dying manes and tails, how long before a show?

    The tape will slip too. It is not easy dying their manes and tails, but one thing you can do is color only the top of the mane rather than all of it. The faded part is only on the top anyway and same with the tail. Not sure what color your horse is but the only time I use a dark brown is if I...
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    Loss of a young lady.

    Such a tragedy - I am so sorry to hear this! I am sending prayers to her family and friends. My her spirit live on in those that knew her.
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