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One of my experienced mares foaled early this morning. When I found momma and baby, the filly was still damp and just beginning to nurse. There was no sign of the placenta in the stall and the mare appeared comfortable and happy. I checked mom and filly 2 hours later, and still no placenta. Mom...

This colt, born the night before, has me wondering about his color. His dam is homozygous tobiano chestnut with silver and grey modifiers. She tested negative for sabino, overo, and cream. The sire is a buckskin roan, that I suspect might have the brown modifier. I will be sending hair off to...

We adopted a rescue Boxer about a month ago. When we got him he was on Nature's Recipe dog food. Everything about him was fine. My daughter wanted to change his diet to something less expensive (he will be living with her) . She chose Beneful. Within 3 days he developed severe diarrhea and then...

Well, I've been contacted by someone in Europe about them purchasing some of my horses. Discussion was progressing nicely and the buyer just mentioned the quarantine facility they want to use. I said that I wouldn't use facility 'X'. I mentioned recent allegations of neglect and some personal...

"AMHA 2012 World Show Hardship September 2011 The 2012 World Show Qualification season began August 25, 2011. All AMHA exhibitors wishing to attend can begin the qualification process now at any local show. You do not have to wait until January. The point qualification for the 2012 World Show...

Wow, after delaying for weeks, I finally called and ordered 2 Victor show halters in the colors and sizes I wanted. The best news? They were $118 and $124 each - brand new!!! So, Wrecker, Image, Monet, Tequila, and Ellie - you will have new halters to wear - 'course not all at the same time!

Does anyone know where I can get LP and roan dna testing done? Animal Genetics doesn't offer them yet.

I ordered photos (prints) at both 'R' Nationals and 'A' Worlds and have not received anything. Has anyone gotten theirs yet? I've left a message for Scott Trees, but can't remember who the photographer was at Nationals. Does anyone remember who that was?

I am very happy to announce that my search for our next big driving horse is over! My trainer and I have searched for almost two years now and I am thrilled to announce that Buckeye WCF Image Of Fame has joined the Peakview family. Image, as we are calling him, is an ASPC/AMHR 2010 chestnut...

Is it just me, or do other people find it irritating to see someone say their horse won Grand Champion at Worlds and then find out it won it's class and is actually a World Champion, not a World Grand Champion? I am not taking anything away from the wins, but I think it's a disservice to the...

I have discovered that my measuring stick, a metal non-Sligo stick, measures at least 1/2" too tall. Which do you feel is the best measuring stick and where can you order them? I called around a little and found that the Sligo stick isn't being made anymore (?). Is there an "official"...

We've got three new filly's here. PEAKVIEWS MAGIC TRICK AKA 'TRIXIE'[/COLOR][/SIZE] A beautiful solid bay filly just like mom, Desert Shadows Moonlight Magic X MTC Unforgettable. Both Res World Champion Driving horses. PEAKVIEWS MONA LISA AKA 'LIZZIE' A incredible sorrel pintaloosa...

I am wanting to supplement my library. I have Blessed Are The Broodmares and The Miniature Horse: A Veterinary Guide. What foaling books do you find essential? I'm looking for books at the college or post-graduate level, if possible. Also, what other vet books do you like? Particulary in...

I just wanted to share (brag!) about the new filly we've added to our show string! Kelsey, my 17 yr old daughter, will be showing Thousand Oaks Lancelots Lady Tia at 'A' and 'R' shows this year. Tia is a gorgeous coming yearling filly with incredible color and conformation. Thanks Sharman...

Hi everyone! Our new website was just finished and I'd love for everyone to take a look at it and let me know what you think. I think Gena did an incredible job!! Thanks Stacy for the referral. Oops, forgot to give you the address: www.peakviewminis.com

I know, it's not exactly a mini topic, but...I have a 2 yr old full size spotted jenny that has lived with minis that needs a special home. I am afraid to advertise her in the paper for fear of not finding her a good home. Last summer Sailor ate a toxic weed that set off a reaction in her...