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  1. KellyAlaska

    Need to Vent. Many colics, no answers

    I had a mini that had a severe colic episode followed by a second and then he foundered. Turned out he had eaten a blister beetle in my hay that tore up his stomach. We ended up having to euthanize him but check your hay well for blister beetles. I will only buy 1st or early second cutting hay...
  2. KellyAlaska

    Dream Harness

    If you are going to do trail driving I would recommend a sliding back band. I agree with doing the V style breast collar it makes a huge difference for my pony. I would opt for a quick release set up as well if possible.
  3. KellyAlaska

    Where are you located?? Let's get together for a drive!

    I am currently in Fairbanks Alaska but soon to move back to the lower 48 next month! At this point we are headed to Northwest Arkansas. Did not see anyone from Arkansas
  4. KellyAlaska

    Time to choose a cart

    The frey carriage looks almost exactly the same as the Pacific smart cart. Even the website pictures look the same. If it is the same cart as the Smart cart you need to consider the size of your horse or pony. It is very adjustable and a great ride for the driver but it is very heavy for...
  5. KellyAlaska

    Time to choose a cart

    I have a stocky 36 inch pony and I bought the smart cart which turned out to be way too heavy. The ride is amazing and it seats two and will fit up to a 44 inch pony.(super adjustable) I purchased the hyperbike this summer and my pony seems to pull that one much easier. It has a super wide wheel...
  6. KellyAlaska

    Question about the Hyperbike?

    I am thinking about purchasing the hyperbike for Jack this summer. The smart cart is just a little too heavy for him to pull up and down the hills in Alaska. I currently have the Comfy Fit harness with quick release for my marathon shafts. Will my current harness set up work for the hyperbike or...
  7. KellyAlaska

    Safe way to have some winter fun?

    I was so happy to find this posting this year. I Alaska we have 8 months of winter and I have been searching the internet to try to find a ski joering harness like the style they use in France. I have even gone so far as to reach out via email in hopes of finding a harness and semi rigid set up...
  8. KellyAlaska

    1st horse show in Alaska

    You two look great! Isn't it great to be able to have fun? How tall is your mini? He looks very elegant and I love your cart! Thank you everyone for your kind comments. Jack is 36" tall. He fits perfect with my smart cart. He is a hardy little guy and he loves to pull but sometimes it seems the...
  9. KellyAlaska

    1st horse show in Alaska

    Hi Everyone, I have not posted in quite a while but I just had to post some photos of my boys first horse show in Alaska. At our local fair the ASQHA (Alaska State Quarter Horse Association) puts on a small show and they have a pleasure driving class. Jack did great! He got first place out of...
  10. KellyAlaska

    Favorite Show Grooming Product

    Thank you so much for your kind comment about my pony. I decided to allow his bridlepath to grow back. There has been a lot of braiding and banding and brushing but it is starting to look pretty good. He has graduated from the Zebra look.LOL I like my pony to have more of a natural look. I left...
  11. KellyAlaska

    Favorite Show Grooming Product

    We have a small local show coming up in June. I have my outfit together and my apron but I need to focus on my pony. In the past he was body clipped, razored, flat ironed and shaved within an inch of his life and he hated every minuate.LOL I call him my little miniature man he does not want to...
  12. KellyAlaska

    Driving Apron Question

    I purchased a driving apron over the winter and I am not sure if it fits correctly. I am a pretty small person but the apron does not meet completely in the back. When I sit down you can see a gap in the fabric. Is that normal? I contacted the maker and was thinking about requesting additional...
  13. KellyAlaska

    Why is it so hard to find an experienced driving mini or pony?

    I was in your shoes last summer. I had never driven a horse before and I live in Fairbanks Alaska where very few people own horses much less drive Mini's. I also had a budget around $2000. I was on the web every day looking at horses wanting to find an experienced show horse that needed a good...
  14. KellyAlaska

    When is it appropriate to use a header at a show?

    I think my original post was kinda confusing. I am asking about having a header at a small local non rated show. The show is held at our small state fair every year and they have one driving class that usually has one or no entries. Because no one really shows in driving classes here in Alaska...
  15. KellyAlaska

    Feeding Supplement Question (Quiessence)

    Thank you everyone for your comments. I am going to have my vet out and have her take a look at him and possibly have some blood work done. I have cut back on his supplements, beet pulp and oil. I have also started to weigh his hay so I am more accurate with his feedings.
  16. KellyAlaska

    When is it appropriate to use a header at a show?

    I have never shown at a driving show before so I am not sure of all the details. We have a very small show here in Fairbanks in August that has a driving class. They had one entry last year. LOL I would love to show my little horse this year if I can get him ready. He had been driving for about...
  17. KellyAlaska

    Feeding Supplement Question (Quiessence)

    I have a little 8 year old Stallion that seems to have kinda a crest issue. He has a dense heavy mane and his mane kinda pulls his crest to that side. I did notice this when I purchased him but they said he was a breeding stallion and that was normal to have a cresty neck. I bought him because...
  18. KellyAlaska

    Two Questions Overcheck and Bridle path

    What is the point of using an overcheck? If the horse ducks his head down can't you just correct him with a firm hold/bump with the reins? The only times I have seen an overcheck used it seems like it would be very unnatural and uncomfortable for the horse. Why is it required in the breed shows...
  19. KellyAlaska

    Please share (recent or old) driving pics

    I saw this website and though this was kinda neat. What do you think? http://www.hideahelmet.com/
  20. KellyAlaska

    Please share (recent or old) driving pics

    Attached are a few photos of Jack my 36" pony. One is in Alaska and one is in California. I love all the photos of people showing in the ADS style with the aprons and hats. I just ordered an apron today! We don't have any ADS shows in Alaska but I am planning on showing him in a driving class at...
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