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We are going to be putting a pole barn up when we move, but don't want to put hay in the same barn. A stable I boarded at once had a barn fire due to the hay, so I'm paranoid. We can't afford a another huge pole barn, so is there something smaller that anyone uses? We have 2 minis and 1 big...

I know the dangers of regular high tensile fencing slicing into them during an accident or getting legs stuck, but does anyone have knowledge about the safety of this? We are first time homebuyers trying to figure out how we're going to get everything set up on a budget (we do have a big horse...

So they wouldn't be exactly dutch doors since it would be one solid door, but is there any reason an exterior people door wouldn't work for a mini door to go out to their pasture? We're looking for a new property for our 2 minis and 1 big horse (he would obviously need a full size horse door!)...

We're looking to buy a new place and it has the large opening field fencing. We don't have the money to replace the fencing, but will add 3 strands of hotwire/tape of some sort to keep them away until we eventually do have the money. Is it common to still have your horses roll/play right near...

I was just curious... we keep ours separate, but I was just curious why those who separate them do and why those who dont, don't. We have our big horse in a separate pasture and it seems like he stands next to the fence with the two minis all day. It is sad because they seem like they want to be...

I'm not sure if this is a controversial topic here or not, so sorry! I've had people tell me minis should never be turned out with a big horse because of what could potentially happen even if playing. On the other hand, even my vet puts his out together and says that they will be fine as long...

Just curious who everyone/anyone in central Indiana uses as their farrier. We are west of Indianapolis and I've had a hard time finding someone to work on my minis that I trust and understands them. Thanks!

We can try to divide the stall. I'm not sure what to do that wouldn't be too permanent though. It's just too small to be turned into 2 stalls comfortably for an extended period of time. It sounds odd since they both actually live in the stall, but it's more the dimensions. It would be pretty...

Thanks! We can try putting them next to each other while the other ones are out. Since she was our "accident" we have no barn room for another stall (which is why they're still living together!).

Precious ended up fine. We had the dividers chained and tied back and she went in and stood up in the corner. When we opened the door she was still up in the corner. We did have problems getting her in and out, but the hauler neglected to tell us that she didn't have a ramp. She's barely 28" so...

Thank you. She can't have any food that morning because of the surgery (angry horse!), but we will definitely make sure the driver understands. It's only about a 1/2 hour so luckily it's not too far of a trip. I just didn't realize how different it was with minis. I had a "big horse" that I...

Thank you very much.

I do realize this... and as I said previously I know that it is an issue, but not something that can be resolved within the next 7 hours before she leaves. I understand what you are saying, but criticizing my failures as a horse owner doesn't help me before she leaves. Yes, I understand that I...

Hi everyone. I'm not new, but haven't posted in a LONG time. Our minis have always been really easy keepers and healthy. One of our mares has locking patellas and is going in for tendon surgery tomorrow. Here's the issue... We don't have a trailer. Our vet recommended a lady who works at his...

Thanks for answering! To answer your question, I am only doing 5. Would it not be worth it for me to invest in the GE? ...not that you can tell me the best way to spend my own money! I just didn't know how soon cheaper nippers would last.

We are at our wits end with farrier bills right now. We want to keep the farrier for the "problem horses/hooves" but there are a few that I would feel comfortable doing. I tried last year but got the 10" nippers/nail cutters and they kind of seemed like a joke. I'd like to invest in something...

...whoops! :o It just seems like their hooves are so small that it would be bound to get on the edge!!! I'll definitely have to try it. Thanks

Vaseline wouldn't be slippery on concrete? I hadn't thought of that, I just know that when our farrier used oil based fly spray the floor was so slippery they couldn't stand!

Hi, I apologize if this has been talked about on here at all, but I'm at work and can't find anything quickly by searching the forums. We are at our wits end with the snow. Our minis feet are ridiculously long, which I'm sure is part of the problem. The farrier is coming tomorrow, so hopefully...

I hadn't thought of the mats with holes in them. The pavers are the thick ones that look like bricks but are rubber that interlock. I figured it would be more expensive, but still cheaper than a major construction project to figure something else out. I thought it would fix the possible...