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So I have been meaning to take Teddy to a barn near us, (2.5 miles through woods, cornfield, and neighborhoods) for a couple of months now, just to get him used to a new place, with different animals! (donkeys, minis, big horses, cats, chickens, etc). We didn't know how to get there, but finally...

My 1st edition NOOK has finally broken down, but only after two years! We were told that this is the average "lifespan"... and that the wi-fi chip is dead, which is why it won't download any more books. Has anyone had the same types of problems with this? I am considering the NOOK simple touch...

Last Thursday, we had the vet come out and do some eye exams on Teddy, there had been some drainage coming out of his left eye for about a week, so she flushed out the blocked tear duct and gave us ointment for a small scratch on his eye. It's been a week, which was the prescribed amount of...

Teddy went to the Horse Trading days Parade on Friday; he was the star of the show! Hopped right up on the trailer, and didn't get too nervous when he was surrounded by swarms of children. The only thing that startled him throughout the entire parade was the sudden applause.

I am putting together a first aid kit to keep at the barn, for Teddy. Any suggestion on must-haves, or what I am missing? As of Right now I have: flashlight Vetrap Gauze pads Rubbing alcohol Scissors Vaseline Prewrap Epsom salts Washcloths. I still need to get: Ointment ( EMT gel or...

It is time for the vet to come do Teddy's shots, and I've read about bad reaction to the West Nile combo shot. This is my first time, his old owner said he had a simple four way shot last April. What shots do you give or does it vary depending on climate? We're in Pittsburgh here.

This is horse-related... where do you measure a tall boot from? Is it from the highest part of the spanish cut to the top of the heel, or the lower (inside) part of the spanish cut to the flat part of the boot?

Does anyone have minis in PA/ Western PA, that are barely beginning to shed? Right now I don't think it's a problem, seeing as we have snow today ! But this is supposed to be the end of the cold weather and Teddy still has his woolly mammoth coat. I would like to avoid clipping him, if at all...

I decided we needed a little variety in our routine, so today we threw in some obstacles and a trick. We needed to channel all of that spunk into something useful! We walked over plastic bags and I took a rubber feed pan and flipped it over as a pedestal and Teddy, always up for something new...

I am in the process of starting "ground-driving" with my almost two year old gelding, but we've been using a halter and two lead ropes, so I was thinking it's about time to get a harness. I'm not planning on hitching him up to a cart until he is at least three, but I would like some opinions on...

I have a long-term goal of eventually being able to drive my mini. He's an almost two year old gelding, so I was wondering where I should start if I can. I know he's not ready for a cart and have no intention of purchasing one anytime soon, but how soon do i start introducing him to a bit or...

Do minis lie down more than regular sized horses? I see Teddy laying down fairly often, and his eating and waste habits all seem normal. He doesn't act as if he is in pain, and gets up whenever he sees me...I just don't see other horses lie down as much because " it takes more energy for them to...

It snowed for the first time last night, and when I went to go see Teddy he was absolutely insane! He started prancing with his tail straight up like an arabian as soon as I got him out of his pasture, galloping around me in circles and rearing up when I tried to calm him down or pull on the...

My min has started pawing with his front legs, as if he's a dog. Obviously most dogs don't weigh 300 pounds and have hooves, so I'm assuming what he's doing isn't acceptable. How do I stop this? He's a 17 month old gelding.

We just got my mini from a breeder who said he had never had his teeth done, he's a year and a half gelding, and I was just wondering if this was something that needed to be done immediately or not until he is older. Also, I've been told that his baby teeth will fall out..this is normal?

My new mini Teddy Bear. I got him two weeks ago from today. He's a 16 month old gelding. He hasn't ever had his teeth done, and he was wormed a month ago with IvermecGold. What other wormers are safe to use because I've been told they need to be switched on and off. (this is my first time...