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A friend of ours bought a mare less than a year ago, did not know mare was bred....found a live foal with the mare, but foal can't quite get how to nurse. They are able to milk the mare and bottle feed the baby, and they did get some colostrum into the baby also. Any other suggestions on what...

This is one of my favorite pictures of my daughter Emily and our colt El Rae from last spring "> I dont think El Rae likes this kiss as much as the one from Emily! " Can you believe this is the same horse?

I have two horses that are very skittish. Trimming hooves seems to be traumatic for them. Has anyone tried any herbal calming treatments? I work with them and can lift their feet, but the whole trimming thing is just so stressful for them. Any suggestions?

Any one care to critique this girl? She is a 3 year old. I know with all the fuzz it is hard to really tell, but in general, what do you think? I know her head is a bit big and plain, and with her winter fuzz, it looks a little like a buffalo head! That is why I added the head shot. She is...

The vet came here yesterday for routine shots, it was a new vet from the same clinic that had gelded my 2 boys and had given vaccines with last year. The problem is, I asked her a few questions and was a little surprised by her answers. One of the questions was about deworming. I have read...

How many of you feed Flax seed? What exactly are the benefits? Do you feed whole or ground? How much do you give them? I have heard that it is good for them, but not sure why!

Hi! Just wanted to introduce myself. I have been reading the forum for a while now and I have learned so much! This is a great forum. I think I drive my husband nuts when I tell him yet another thing I have learned on here! (He isn't really a horse person) We have had minis for about 3...