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  1. MikeInVirginia

    Saddle recommendations / bit vs bitless

    Hello everyone. We have been working with our two minis and think they are ready to start training with a saddle and bridle. Our goal is to lead them around with our young kids on their back, next let them ride solo, and eventually pull a cart. Any recommendations for a good, not-to-expensive...
  2. MikeInVirginia

    Accessories For Sale Going Out Of Business

    hello! We have 2 minis that we have been working with to lead around and now are looking for a western saddle to lead with my kids around the yard. Do you happen to have any you would recommend?
  3. MikeInVirginia

    Beginning Training/Groundwork - where to start?

    Good Morning Everyone - We have 2 mares, about 7 years old that are very sweet. We would like to begin working with them doing groundwork, training, etc. The end goal would be to saddle them and let my younger children ride them while we walk alongside. My 13-year-old is very excited about...
  4. MikeInVirginia

    Hairless Spots on the face

    We bought her from a mini horse farm not too far from here. I have her papers and know the name of her parents and the owner of the farm. I can probably find out.
  5. MikeInVirginia

    Hairless Spots on the face

    I use a durvet for ponies - picture attached
  6. MikeInVirginia

    Hairless Spots on the face

    We got ours from our local farm Coop - they had a size for ponies that fits great. Not sure the brand, I think I threw away the box. :-( I will see if there is a tag with any info
  7. MikeInVirginia

    Hairless Spots on the face

    Thank you @Marsha Cassada and @Taz for your responses. She is 7 years old - we do have fly masks but it has been in the 60's to date and haven't had many flies out yet. But we can definitely put them on her. Our other mare doesn't have these spots so I wonder why it would be on just one...
  8. MikeInVirginia

    Hairless Spots on the face

    Hi All - first of many questions. There are small hairless spots on one of my horse's face. We don't see her scratching much and they don't seem to bother her. Is this normal? Flies? Skin issue?
  9. MikeInVirginia

    Hello from VA

    Hey there - I didn't even notice but the wind must have been blowing the tail - it doesn't look like that. What a bad picture of her...haha I will have to post another.
  10. MikeInVirginia

    Hello from VA

    We got the minis (Pumpkin and Sweat Pea) for our kids - 5 of them (ages 3-13) = 4 girls and 1 boy (he is the oldest). I have 2 steers and chickens so we are familiar with outside chores and were able to keep them with water, hay, and a safe, warm place to stay during winter. This spring we are...
  11. MikeInVirginia

    Hello from VA

    Hello Mini World. Looking forward to learning from everyone and sharing any experiences I have. Our family got 2 minis this Christmas and are going through our 1sts of everything.
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