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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'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!

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...

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...

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...

We have a stallion that we got years ago to breed, but never ended up using. He is good friends with his gelding pasturemate, but since we aren't going to breed him we've decided to geld him so the two of them can join the rest of the horses. We've only had big horses that were already gelded...

Hello, we have always had a concrete barn floor and use rubber mats in the stalls. It's worked wonderfully, but we're on a quest to try and make our barn more efficient. In the winter time we have to drag matts around to make a walkway for the minis with snowy hooves so they dont slip. I was...

Hello everyone. It's been ages since I've posted on here so I doubt anyone knows me. And sorry ahead of time, it's kinda long! We began ambitiously trying to breed miniature horses about 4 years ago. Now we have one good mare, one with crooked legs, two geldings, a stallion, and a decent...