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We decided to start her on Regumate but no changes yet. Her bag still looks the same. So not much to report....but no news is good news in this case

Thanks Diane. This is Patches and she is bred to Starcheif. She was in pasture with two colts less than a year old but pulled the colts out the first of May. She came in heat May 16 and June 11 but I missed writing down her July heat. I bred her on August 19 and she refused the stallion the...

My maiden mare is 236 days along and making a small bag. Should I be concerned about placentitis? I plan to ask the vet tomorrow but would appreciate your opinions.

Thank you Dr. Taylor. Is it necessary to palpate to properly perform a flush?

I guess what I'm really interested in knowing is should I be afraid of the risk in palpating a mini. I just want to know how many of you allow a vet to palpate your mares and if you have ever had any problems.

I have a mare that can't get into foal. I planned to have her flushed out. Vet recommended flushing her out after I bred her at the end of her heat cycle. She also warned me of possible problems with tearing during palpating. I had a different vet flush a mare out for retained placenta and she...

Thanks for all the info. I think I'll have to weigh my bales to get a better handle on all these figures. My new question.....Are the round bale hay nets safe? Has anyone had minis get caught in them? Anyone have links to the best kind for minis?

I just got a round baler that makes 4x5 bales that are tight from the inside out. I've only fed square bales and was wondering how long a round bale will last. I plan to seperate my mares into two groups of 7-8 horses and give each group a bale inside the barn run ins. The bales will be...

Thanks guys. The plans are helping...keep them coming. Marty, Thanks for all the food for thought. You didn't confuse me. I really appreciate all the advice.

Thank you! Yes Allure, that does help. I'm glad you shared. I've been worried that I have to much area set aside for run ins and not enough stalls. Using the aisle is a good idea Lori. How wide is your aisle?

I did look there. Lots of great ideas and info but most of the pictures are gone My big question at this point is something that wasn't discussed much. Which do people like better. Run ins inside your barn, shed roofs, or run in sheds?

We are moving in May and I'm planning my new barn. I'd love advice. I'm looking for barn floorplans that are mini friendly. I currently have a 20' x 24' area inside my barn that acts as a run in for the dry lot. I'd like to have two of these in my new barn but when I add those, foaling...

We also have several large cedar trees in our pasture. We haven't have any trouble...yet. But a few years ago I remember reading that the "berries" can be toxic.

I just saw it. Why do all these commercials make miniature horses look hateful and unruly? Reminds me of the one a few years ago where it chews on the dog house. I don't like it but thats my opinion.

I am so sorry! I can't believe it. We were just talking about her and how well she was doing I know you loved her very much and its hard but please don't get discouraged. Your a great horse mom and it makes me happy to know that Duchess had a wonderful home with you.

Thank goodness you've got power now. Flash's first snow was a big one. Glad your all okay.

Congrats! Gotta love those buckskins

I own a daughter of Lancelot....Thousand Oaks Lancelots Lady Stetson. She is lwo+ and I heard that her full sister Cameo is also lwo+. The Rowdy line is a strong carrier of lwo. I always test any horses with Rowdy in their background, pinto or not. I used to own a Rowdy bred solid black...

Dr. Taylor....Thanks for answering my question. That was a huge help. Thanks all! I was hoping Tybee Tyme was right and I would be getting a new foal soon. Diane, if things change and she progresses I'll let you know and get pics.

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