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:lol: :lol: Thats amazing!!! What a good way to practice getting it right though!!! I found this info when I went searching now my interest is aroused! :bgrin (Q) A stick is held upright next to its withers (top of shoulder blade)(Q) (Q) from the highest point of his withers to the ground...

Sheryl, He is so beautiful!!! I can see why you love him so much!! And a plucky little guy too! :aktion033: Shane, isnt that beach in Sligo? That is a great photograph, very restful to look at.

(Q)I probably shouldn't butt in, but here I am. I think it was the way it was worded in the edit, that caused the confusion(Q) Sorry, yes, I was confused by the edit.

(quote) edited because I cannot remember when my foals were born

Littlearab, were you pleased with your colt when he matured??

Sounds very sensible and with the best interests of the horses Capall Beag, what method do you use?? Do you seperate them suddenly or slowly??

Only asking!! Sorry!! The measurer is also a judge of irish cobs so its seemed she would know and I`m no expert so thought I would ask. Only asking!! Sorry!! The measurer is also a judge of irish cobs so its seemed she would know and I`m no expert so thought I would ask.

Respectfully, if you dont know the dates they were born how do you know when to wean??

I was at a show recently and the person measuring said the way to find the top of the withers was to follow the shoulder line but then it kind of looked like she was measuring half way up the neck! (slight exageration! :lol: ) Has anyone heard that before? Interesting subject.

I dont think Flyte was asking about withers versus mane hair, it seemed to be a question about how to do it properly - the measuring itself?? I could be wrong, Flyte??

GORGEOUS!!!

either way....you horses are stunning! :aktion033: :

No idea!!! Hope someone can tell you.

You didnt say how old this mini is, or how "off" the bite is as they do seem to sometimes go slightly off while in their first year. If you are planning to breed or show this mini I would agree with the others and wouldnt buy, if however, you want it purely as a pet and are prepared to geld if...

Amy, can you tell me what loose minerals are?? Is that like a mineral lick for horses or something else??

What a lovely thread!! I have really enjoyed reading it, thanks so much for all your posts.