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Hello, I have been a member for years but I'm more of a reader and lurker than poster, but I know this is the place to come with this issue > I'm seeking some written facts from knowledgeable and honest Miniature and Saddle horse people. The main issue is: Mini's are shown differently than a...

I have only been feeding my pygmy's Hay. I was told if I fed my wether any grain he would develope urinary problems. Is this true? I also have a female and I would sure like to give them a little something more than just hay. My female will eat about anything you hand her. The male Loves loves...

Hello, I've been looking into getting a helmet or 2 for around the farm. Plus my son needs one to go into driving classes. So which ones are the lightest, coolest and most comfy. My son is not thrilled with hats in general and to make him put on a hot show shirt and now a helmet too, he'll be...

Hello, I have been working on getting a Miniature horse program started in our county for several years, it is a slow process but it is progressing each year. This year I had high hopes to seperate the mini's from the saddle horses (for many reasons, But mainly for saftey and to give the...

Hello, I've been searching the net looking for info. to put togthere a 4-H booklet about small equine. I saw several kids walking thier donkeys around the fair this year and there is a adorable mini donkey team that comes to the fair every year. But there is nothing available in our county...

Hello, Summer is winding down and I'm getting back online occasionally to gear up for my winter projects. Sorry, I haven't been attentive to my fellow forum members I hope you've all been enjoying the out doors and wonderfull weather we've had this summer like I have. I'm working on another...

I've reworked the Mini Horse project book for our county 4-H. Last year they had me do it in B&W and this year they said we can print it in color so now I need new pics. I just found this out lastnight and wanted to have the booklet in to the office for printing today. So I'm limited on time...

Hello, I did up the show bills for our local fun shows at the fair, I added ground driving and lunge line(longe line, however it supposed to be spelled?) I added both knowing they would fuss and not want to except them so I put in both so we'd compromise and they'd atleast approve 1 of them...

Hello, I transfered over to the driving world about 3 years ago. I still love riding but I get to enjoy the mini's so much more when driving plus I can have my sons go along. I'll probably hit the local show rings this year. If I can find them with a driving class, and if they have driving It...

Well, with winter moving in I took advantage of what a beautiful Day it was. I've finally built up the confidence in myself and Blacky to hook and go with my 3yr old. We drove for a good hour and Wyatt and Blacky were perfect! Other than Wyatt yelling "go faster blacky, faster" and he would...

Obituary An Obituary printed in the London Times. Interesting and sadly true. 'Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, 'Common Sense', who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red...

I've been looking for a sign for my cart and this is soooo cool! Wish they'd make one with a horse, maybe they do & I just haven't found it yet Just thought I'd share, I've seen a few llama's on the forum I'm sorry it was late and I totally forgot the link DUH! here it is...

Much to my suprise :DOH! it was easy to get the horses to accept this loud dirt suckin' monster hose, well at least 2 of them so far. But I've decided I need to change something? While vacin' them off, a time or 2 when I was holding the halter we got a little shock( like static) then when I...

Hello, I've searched a few different ways online looking for a show bill or any info. on the World show they have in Columbus OH. I'd really like to see a show bill for next year but this year will do, might be alittle early to ask for next years. But I'm am curious about the dates, since I...

Hello, I've done a search but unfortunately, when searching on the forum so much comes up that doesn't even pertain to what I'm trying to find out. So I'll have to start a new topic even though this has prolly been asked before. My 3 yr old is ready to be a big tufff cowboy and he can't stand...

Everyone had alot of fun at the fair this year! And I'm proud of them all! (mini's and kids) Thought I'd share some pics. Here's a couple of our 4-Her's and their mares. The sliver bay mare got Res. champ. mare. Here's one of my son and Toby. They did great in all the Trial classes...

I can't decide. Anyone wanna help??? I have to turn the paper work in today for the open show at the fair. If I can't decide I guess we'll go with J & W miniatures- for justin and wyatt my boys (I still like Just Wy mini's/ but haven't thought of anything to finish it off - it's missin'...

Carriage Driving: A Logical Approach Through Dressage Training by Heike Bean I've read about every book I could get my hands on, but this book. I've seen it has good reviews. But is it for advanced driving not just training to drive? Does it explain things like half-halts, what proper bending...

I'd like to see pics. and hear what some of the common driving styles in other countries. Are there many differences in harness/harnessing styles and driving compared to what the norm is in the U.S. Not looking to start any conflicts. Just to fill my curiosity. This is kind of a take off...

This past Saturday we had a Miniature horse Clinic at the Richland County Fair grounds. Leeana was awesome! She came and shared her knowledge and experience with us. The kids really enjoyed it and learned so much, the parents did too. I feel it was a good experience for all. This was the...