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My filly was finally diagnosed with having a fracture that healed with scar tissue, and she doesnt have the full range of motion. She has been like this for almost a year(on Labor day)...the vet said the only thing that might work is acupuncture, but it was like 150 per treatment, and she would...

As far as putting them out to pasture, trailering, feeding, training, ect...anything you wouldnt do with your show horses compaired to regualr pet minis? ~Shayna

I am thinking about leasing my full size mare out, so I can get more minis. But how does this work? If I miss her too much can I always get her back when the lease is up? Do I have a say on anything she does? How much money do I get from the lease? Any? Im a little confused here. Any...

I was just wondering who has gone camping with your minis?!?!! But how does that work...do you keep then in the trailer at night or bring pannels to set up? This sounds like so much fun! I bet mine would love the beach! : : Shayna

Hi everyone, ive finally decided to join the forum! I currently have one full size mare and one miniature filly. i am trying to decide wether to go into all minis and get some show horses, and sell my full size horse. my full size has been my life for about 2 years now and is getting...

Hey Everyone! I have a mare(full size) that I am going to be putting a gelding in with. SHould I seperate them or is it ok for them to be together? Will he um...try to mate with her? Ive heard that geldings can give mares diseases when they do that. Is this true? WIll this change her...

My mini has had a fracture ever since Labor Day weekend(however long that has been) and it is really worring me. It is in her elbow. she has had many vet visits and there is nothing they can do besides wait and see what happens. They said to keep her in her stall, but should i be seeing...

I am going away for 10 days for spring break. I want thinking of boarding my horses for 10 days, is the change of scenery to hard on them? will they think I left them for good? i have a big horse and my mini. they would have stalls and be turned out daily. the only reason I want to do this...

I just swiched my filly to alegra senior since she has a very sinsitive digestive system. I guess its like feeding hay, oats, and beet pulp in pellet form? Plus she gets plain eastern grass hay. Can i start feeding more of this feed and less hay so I can moniter what shes getting(i cant weigh...

My mare came up lame 3 weeks age and after two vets and 15 Xrays, they think she has a bad, deep tissue damage in her elbow. They arent sure though, so they sent to Xrays out to a vet school, and if the results are different they will contact us. The vets dont know if she will fully recover...

I need a partial clip that I can do on my big horse when I work her in winter. I can blanket her if I need to but I dont want to mess with it. I ride her when I can and when I do she gets worked hard and sweats pretty good. Maybe 3 times a week? WHen I get time rom my school work. Is this...

About 2 weeks ago I came hope from vacation and my mini had a really bad limp. Its her front left leg. Ive been keeping her in her stall, and letting her out to strech her legs once a day. I got her a stall snack today so shes not too board. Do thses lets problem usually heal themself? I...

My mare(full size) doesnt drink near enough water. SHes not dehiderated or anything, but Id like to see her drink more. especially after I ride her. Is it ok to mix water with her oats to add some moisture? Would that help? Any ideas? Thanks in advance! ~Katie

Im making a poster thats going to be at the fair telling people that minis are horses too! Just smaller! Heres what I have so far. Please tell me if this is right and what I should add. Maybe some info about carts? I may need some info on that since I dont drive yet. Thanks!!!!! Height...

To streach the neck can I use a small treat in she show ring? And are you aloud to set your mini up by moving his legs with your hands? I have to have my mare streached out because she has a belly right now, is that ok? Will the shows dock me points for streaching her out? Thanks in advance...

I finally purchased a harness and it is being shipped to me! But now I need a driving bit. Does anyone have any pic of what one I should use? How do you know what size to get? Thanks! Katie