Recent content by Red Riding Hood

congrats to you and your mini! It's a kick to see them win against the big guys, and the look on people's faces when they watch them do the class. I feel like mine is a mini ambassador everywhere we go. I had big horses for more than 40 years, and all my horse friends said "why ever do you...

Thank you all for helping. I will watch her stride and set the poles to begin with, but then will change things around when she seems to get the hang of it. I think for warm ups I will keep them her stride, tho. I have been competing in the neighboring monthly shows with her on the in-hand...

Thank you! I thought somewhere I read 18 inches, but I can't find the reference. Darn! I will check out the world issue, too. tx!

I am beginning to train my mini for jumping, and wish to work her over ground poles. How far do I place my pvc pipes apart for a walk, trot and canter? She is 33 1/2" horse.

yearly sinus infections. we checked her gutteral sacs, saw nothing alarming there, but took samples and flushed. She is an allergy patient, on shots as well, so the vet felt she could use the help to her immune system. thank you for your reply!

My veterinarian suggested I use a product called "Transfer Factor Animal Stress Pack" by the company "4Life" to supplement my mini's diet as an immune booster. has anyone out there used this product? Success? Bad outcome? I have had her get sick on supplements before and I know we have to...

I love it when things work out! I am glad your horse is well, and thank you for sharing.

Thank you so much for responding to my horse's sinus problem. We did culture each round of antibiotics, and the last round we tried 2 different drugs for a total time of 5 weeks on antibiotic. Her eating is still very affected, and I was worried. I'll suggest your approach to my vet. THANK YOU!!

My four year old mini mare has had an ongoing sinus infection since she was 8 mos. old. We have done a course of antibiotics as a yearling and three year old. My vet was under the impression the infections were allergy based, but when we finally did x-rays recently there were large tooth roots...