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A low key show is the best way to start out. You could always do halter obstacle. Just practice ahead of the show with all kinds of props. You don't need anything fancy, there are plenty of things you can put together with stuff that's hanging out in your house or barn. I bought the 4 DVD set...

The mention of Rhotens Little Dandy brings up another thought...how about lines that produce great driving horses? Any others that come to mind?

I see what you are saying about these stallions showing up farther back in most pedigrees nowadays. That is certainly true. Aren't there some breeders, however, who concentrate on one or two specific bloodlines? Wouldn't this tend to perpetuate some of the traits I mentioned before? I guess I'm...

As a newbie to minis, I'm curious about the dominant characteristics in certain bloodlines that are out there. For instance, looking at magazines has lead me to the following conclusions (experienced breeders, feel free to correct me if need be): Orion: refined body type, good movers, variety...

Have any of the other volunteers been able to view the sale's webcam? I tried and cannot see anything. I did the download recommended at the top and followed the other instructions, but to no avail. It does say they are having some technical difficulties.

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CAUTION!!! Beet pulp can be a wonderful feed; however feeding dry beet pulp can cause a serious case of choke. Be sure you are only feeding well-moistened beet pulp and allow it to sit for quite a while before you feed so the pulp has a chance to swell to capacity. Dry beet pulp in a moist...

I wanted to be able to do minis myself, too. What I have done is work with my farrier who does our big horses. He works on some minis for other owners. I have our big ones done every six weeks, except during winter when their feet don't grow as fast I have him every eight weeks. So, I've been...

I'm a newbie here, so please excuse the ignorance. I have a question about harnesses. If you buy one without breeching. Is is pretty simple to buy breeching separately and add it to your harness? Is there a spot on the strap leading to the crupper that the breeching strap going over the rump...

When you bring your music to a show, what format does it need to be in?

Ok, I'm a newbie here. Tell me about Liberty. I know what it is and what the rules are, but how does one go about training for this, especially if you don't have a round pen? Also, how do you go about choosing music. Does it have to be on tape or CD? What makes a ribbon earning "go"? Any tips...

So, from reading these replies, can I assume for Country Pleasure at a recognized show that an easy entry cart with wood floor and wood shafts would be okay? I suppose for Single Pleasure it would be frowned upon, but it sounds like it might be acceptable for Country, then?

The reason I asked about this to begin with is I'm a newbie with a colt I'm planning to geld before show season. I've grown up with and always had big horses, but fell in love with minis when I went to a show during a college internship experience over ten years ago. Now I have a just-turned...

Ok, so AMHR you have to enter a separate class at shows. Is this only at the Nationals, or other shows as well? For AMHA you have to make top ten in a youth or amateur gelding halter class, correct? But they only pay at their World show. I wonder why they don't extend this program beyond the...

Sorry, I should have more specific. I understand the theory behind an association having a gelding incentive program. What I am looking to find out is how can one participate in this with AMHA and AMHR? Is money only earned in gelding halter classes, or do performance classes count, too? Are...