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    Shots and expiration

    I wanted to give a new mare the 4 way and west nile. I nocitec my vaccines expired May 2012. Is it ok to use??? Dont want to harm the mare so figured I would ask. Thanks
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    Foal timeline

    I was wondering what your timeline is when your mare has a foal? When do you start halter breaking, putting them with the rest of the herd?Ect I get them used to the sound, smell etc of the halter right away. I put it on the foal at about a month and teach leading. Then after about 2 wks of...
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    Foaling and working

    How does everyone handle mares foaling and working?? I work 8-6 m-f. My mares are on the cam every night to watch for foaling. But I am always nervous when I leave for work. When they are close I leave in the stall or a small paddock. But it makes me crazy. How do you cope when no one is home...
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    Your opinion

    Inteested in getting a mare and would love some thoughts. Please provide your email or email me at [email protected] Cant post a pic here because I didnt commit to buy her. Just looking for thoughts. Thanks
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    Thinking of gettng a mare

    I would love the opinions of those out there. I am thinking about getting mare. I would love your thoughts and opinion of her bloodlines. I really want to know what you think of confirmation and if this is what today's breeders are looking for. PLease email me at [email protected] Or...
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    How old is too old??

    Would you consider buying a mare that is 16? I am looking at one due to foal in 2012, has a solid foaling history and not over bred. Is 16 too risky? I cant afford a mare of this calaber if she was younger. If she would be ok to foal how many foals could I get from her without it hurting her...
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    Debating to buy another horse

    I have a very small mini horse farm. I was looking to add another mare to my herd. But I am on the fence. She would be my 7th mini. She is a great horse, great lines and in foal She is a bit older but coudnt afford her if she was younger. The down side is money of coarse. The horse I want is...
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    Thinking of buyin a mare

    If anyone could be so kind to post your email. I would love to get opinions of more experience mini owmers. And BE HONEST!!! I am looking for show quality, and future brood mare. She is alittle over weight now but I would forward you her more in shape pics. Since it is National time and we all...
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    Driving a stallion

    I have a 3 yr old stallion. He is very easy to work with. But of coarse he can be obxnious around the girls. Is it wise to teach a stallion to drive? I know people do it. We have always had geldings for driving. Any thoughts?
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    Advice-My husband wants to sell

    I have been breeding and showing minis for 10 plus yrs. My husband was always by my side. We have had a lot fo fun and met great friends. A few yrs ago we down sized. Just with the economy amd getting older. Well, lately the hosres have been a huge expense. With loosing foals, vet bills and the...
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    How to get a young stallion to breed

    My stallion is 3. I put him in the pen with a seasoned mare. She is backin up and squirting and winking. He looked at me and ran!!! How do I get him excited?? Wanting to breed?????????????? This is a mess
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    When a mare aborts earily

    We lost a foal. It is very sad. The mare was not due so it was a surprise. What do you normally do? I have search the board but I think this is a timly topic. My mare is acting fine, didnt cry over the foal she is up and eating. The entire foal pluse plenecta came out. I see no discharge. She...
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    lease or own a stallion

    We only have 5 mares. We used to own a great stallion and decided to sell him so he could live his life a pet gelding. We also changed out breeding program. Since then we have been leasing out friends stallion and she had been great. Very nice horse and cheap stud fee. It has been great for 3...
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