Recent content by Turtle Creek

Poor girl I'm with Peggy and think that the bumps have originated from lack of farrier care. This lack of farrier care has undoubtedly caused secondary problems in which I agree with Marty and xrays are in order. Just by looking at her hooves, you can see the angles are a long way from where...

I agree, Sandee - We have the Oster A5 model and they get really hot - the blades and the the part you hold on to. Seems like I Kool Lube every 30 seconds.

Thanks, Leia. I didn't think the breeching looked attached and I thought the shafts were a bit high. Now, I read somewhere else that the shafts should actually be SLIGHTLY uphill. (lower at cart and higher as they go to the horse) How do you feel on this?

We have an Andy grandson. He has a tiny head and ears as well. He stands just under 30".

Leia, You have now become my learning tool - we are still learning to recognize things that are wrong and I believe we hook our horses up correctly, but could you explain what exactly is wrong with the photo in the link?

I agree to check with the maker of your harness on proper measurement. Here's a link that will give you an idea of where to measure. http://www.mini-horse-pony-tack-guide.com/harness.html

I had a big horse several years ago that I sold and have wished everyday since that I wouldn't have. I got that horse back 2 years ago in my mini gelding - he's staying forever! And the others, they just keep coming into the barn and each is so unique, I just can't imagine life without any of...

Congratulations!!

If you remember, please post - ours all have mineral blocks! Thanks!

We are in southern MN and last fall we had our yearling gelded and it cost $135. We've never had a crypt surgery, but $2400 seems way high.

How precious!! Love the markings! Congratulations!

We have separate pens for the minis in the winter. We have one regular sized horse still here who acts as the matriarch over them all going between the pens to check on each one, she is 32 yrs young this year. Our stallion has his own pen and our 2 geldings have their own pen. We bring them...