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Sorry, i appreciate they wont do the same sample and it would cost more, but just thought i could send them all off together if that makes sense??

Hiya, sorry its not for the AMHA, its for the BMHS in England

I am due to send my Stallions hair sample off to confirm his parentage but was wondering whether there is anything else i.e. colour i should be testing for?? He is a silver black, dam was a bay and sire a silver dun ( Heterozygous i think ) . I presume he would be heterozygous for silver as his...

Ah thanks, He is out 24/7 but does have access to grass. Its just enough for them to nibble at but enough that they dont need hay out. Thanks for everyones comments they have been a great help

Thanks everyone for your commments!! He has been wormed with a 5 day wormer in the last few weeks but i also worm count too so i dont believe its that. He hasnt covered any mares yet so maybe this is a factor?? He is getting about 600g grain aday which is a complete stud mix and molasses free...

Yes i think i know what your saying! He is partbred American but i have an "English" mini shetland and he is totally different!! He is a Dels Cowboy grandson and his sire is an American import. I dont really want him thinner as he isnt the refined type, i know that but i do think i could...

This is my 3 year old stallion. I have been working hard to condition him through exercise and feeding. I just feel im not getting it right. Im in England and he is more the "hunter" type of miniature and therefore more stockier than some of your American minis. Can anyone advice on how to...

I have a round pen and i have been doing 10 mins trotting and cantering, 5 mins walk, 10 mins trotting and cantering then 5 mins walk to cool down. I do this 5 times a week. He rarely breaks a sweat though. I always give him a break half way through at a walk as i think he needs to have a...

Ha no i havent!! I have a round pen and i have been doing 10 mins trotting and cantering, 5 mins walk, 10 mins trotting and cantering then 5 mins walk to cool down. I do this 5 times a week. He rarely breaks a sweat though. I do also encorporate raised trotting poles too. Is this enough work or...

Hi, I wondered what is the best type of exercise i can do with my mini to help tuck that belly up. His weight is fine i think he just needs a tighter barrel ( not sure how to describe it! )

Hi everyone I wondered whether you could be kind enough to answer a few questions for me.. 1. Belly wraps - Do they work and could anyone explain how to use them and how they work?? Do you have to leave them on all the time or can you just use them when working the horse?? Which are the best...

HA HA the results of this post are quite funny!! The halter i have already is black with silver piping so i think ill stick with that!!! Thanks everyone!!

I would like to choose a new noseband colour for my silver dapple and i cant decide!! Please could those with silver dapples post pics of yours in their shopw halters so i can get some ideas?? Here is my Silver dapple Inky. He changes colour throughout the year so i need something that matches...

My miniatures mane never really grows very long Ive seen lots on here whos minis have the most gorgeous long flowing manes What do you guys all use do get that look???? Do you use a leave in conditioner etc???

Thanks everyone. The mini is trimmed quite regular and she says she has every faith in the farrier as she doesnt seem to have had any complaints so far. He came out yesterday and he has left the hooves longer on the inside this time but it didnt seem to have much of an effect yet? Milo minis -...