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  1. susanne

    Natural Hoof Care Giveaway

    I would LOVE to try one of these! I have an excellent farrier with whose supervision I extend trims by rasping, so I know the value of an excellent rasp.
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    Anhidrosis

    WhooptyDoo, That's where the smart ones stand! Mingus is indeed a hoot! Former bad boy stallion turned very nearly perfect gelding. I believe a few of my old Mingus stories are still in the archives. They give a glimpse of what a character he is.
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    Raised homes or “tree” houses

    We had several homemade tree houses in our woods when I was growing up, and I'd love to have one now. We are on a hillside surrounded by a Douglas Fir forest, so my plan (hope?) is to build a structure that would be entered from the uphill side, supported by trees and cantilevered out over the...
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    Anhidrosis

    Our horses do not have anhydrosis, but I still worry about them on muggy days. I run the hose through our no-climb fence and attach one of those cheap, little, plastic sprinklers inside the fence. Two of our horses stand right in the spray and get drenched. Mingus, the metrosexual gelding...
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    Hyper-bikes for regular ponies?

    The HyperBike fits horses up to 44 inches, or 11 hands, so well beyond "mini" size. Your smaller horse will have no problem. As for your taller pony, I would contact Bob Graham of Graham Carriage Works, maker of the HyperBike, and him if the additional height can be accomodated. He is incredibly...
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    Transporting miniatures

    The most important question is not whether your vehicle can pull the trailer but whether it can stop it. Many people get into trouble when their vehicle has no problem moving, but then they have to slam on their brakes and the trailer ends up over-powering the car or truck. Obviously minis are...
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    Frequency of feeding

    I would venture that the vast majority of horses get fed twice a day. Multiple feedings are great, but for anyone working away from home it's just not realistic. As Chanda mentioned, hay nets keep hay in front of your horses at all times. Be careful to get one with openings small enough that...
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    Mini Trouble

    Oregon is miniature horse central, so it's only a matter of connecting with those people. Facebook has a number of pages that could help, includng NW Ponies and Minis. Diane Sandusky Dorrigan (she used to be a member here; I'm not sure about not...) would be a good connection in southern Oregon...
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    Paddock Paradise Track System, Pictures!

    I've considered putting in a track to serve a somewhat different purpose: to take better advantage of our limited space and to give our horses more dry (make that drier...) ground during the rainy season. We have just under four acres, but three acres are in forestry deferral, leaving just one...
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    New mare had a little surprise for us.

    I LOVE these photos — what a dumpling!
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    Gravel in Paddock

    Instead of what is specifically labeled pea gravel and thus more expensive, order 1/4-10 (quarter-ten) gravel. It is small, but it is not as smooth, less expensive, and does not have that "walking on marbles" effect. While large gravel is obviously not good, regular driveway gravel should be...
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    Hair for bird's nests

    . For many years I've composted horse manure, horse hair, and pet hair. I use Ivermectin and other dewormers and I've never seen a lack of earthworms or had any other problem in my garden. What parasite control are you using that is safe for your earthworms? This is interesting about birds...
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    Mountain Trail Anyone?

    I saw a video on Facebook of minis driving at Bolender, but this was just a schooling day, not a competition. I'd love to drive there. If you are close to Bolender, you're also close to Happy Trails in Ethel, where the Equestrian Institute holds their annual CDE, Driving Trials, Trec, and The...
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    Scoops, tubs, buckets, oh my!

    I am incapable of throwing away anything that may someday, somehow be of use. My stash of plastic containers will be my legacy after I die.
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    Got another Government AG Survey...Grrrr.

    Don't get mad at the person asking the questions — it's a sh!t job and I believe they are only paid for completed surveys. Census information is vital for representation and for distribution of services, but there is no need for your name to be attached. Tell them you will answer, but only...
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