Recent content by saverette15

Yes, the farrier was very young. She is a family member and since they're small horses I figured what could it hurt? I'm glad she stopped when she felt uncomfortable. Jessie did not act up much at all during that process - especially not like she did last weekend. I am now looking for a...

Thanks for all the responses. I don't see them as harsh. I fully admit that I lack any experience and what little I know is not enough. I am in complete agreement that I need someone to train me more so than the horse. Jessie has been halter broke and will stand while we brush her but other...

I just found this forum and have been posting on another for regular sized horses. As a quick backstory, we became the owners of two mini ponies. The mom was given to my not quite 2 year old daughter by my sister in law as a Christmas present 2 years ago. We were not asked beforehand and were...