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nice looking horses! can't wait to get mine clipped Amazing how the red winter coats turn out to be dark underneath. My guy will be a gray under his red coat.

thanks for the replies! i've never heard of lacing before - interesting.... i do believe the coloring is only on the tips of the hair, but i will check again tomorrow. Nope, Marsha, when i brush him, the pattern stays the same. i can't wait to clip him - won't me long now! i do hope to see...

Just noticed this weird zig-zag pattern on mock's back and can't figure it out. Seems to be on the tips of his hairs, not at the base. Has anyone ever seen something like this before? I haven't used any new sprays or anything. Just curious. Thanks! Suz and Mocko

With all the rain we've been having, we have mounds and mounds of ants. Can anyone recommend something that is safe to put in the pastures to kill these things? Thanks. Suz

Hi Heidi - Hi all your little guys and gals! Nope - wasn't my cute little trailer - Thank God! All is well with us - how about you?

I'm thinking of starting my guy on brewer's yeast to try and get rid of his "pot belly" since I've read posts that this can work. Can I use "human" grade or do i need to get the kind specifically marketed for horses? Also how much should I feed? He's around 220 lbs. ( p.s. He also gets round...

I noticed my guy was itcing his butt on fences yesterday and also that his hair around his butt has started breaking off due to the itching. Wondering if it is lice or just dry skin? He has never had lice before, and I'm really hoping it's not this time, but I wanted to know what to do in the...

Thanks for everyone's replies! I guess those little tykes mats are out and i'll just bite the bullet and get those super heavy ones at tractor supply and get hubby to help me. the lighter ones are great, but i don't want to pay for the shipping and can't find any place offering free shipping now.

Can anyone identify this ground cover/weed? it is growing all around the stall and in alot of the pastures - killing off any grass. Is this stuff safe for him to eat? And is there a safe way to kill it without it coming back? Thanks. Suz

Just wondering if any of you have ever used those kids interlocking "play mats" for a stall mat? Supposedly, they are waterproof and pretty durable. 3/4 inch thick. I hate those huge heavy mats and it may just be for temporary use. I would then use shavings on top of them like the regular...

Was wondering if anyone had used a wood chipper/shredder - or the like - to crush their hay cubes? I've seen some posts on this topic here on the forum, but mostly from people who have heard of others doing it, but not actually have done it themselves, so I was wondering if anyone has any...

It's been in the 80's here in Fla lately (with overnights in the 50s-60s) and my guy still has his heavy coat. I'm tempted to clip tomorrow morning but as soon as I do, a cold snap will hit! Is anyone in Florida clipping yet? I guess if I do and it does get cold, that's what his blanket is...

Thanks all I decided to have him go blanketless and he seemed to be fine. His hair was puffing up and felt warm to the hand under the hair so I'm guessing he was warm enough. Yes, I'm so glad the bitter cold is over (at least for now). These past couple of days have been fabulous!! I can...

yes, it was in the 70's yesterday, 50's today (actually 40's now). this morning it was in the 50's, but tomorrow morning reported to be in the 20's.... I board him so I can't keep an eye on him to see if he shivers.

I'm in Ft. Myers, FL and am torn as to whether I should blanket my guy or not? It is supposed to get down into the 20's tonight. He does have a thick coat. However, he can't have hay over night to eat as he is on a special IR diet. He is stalled around other big horses. What are others in...

Congrats Heidi and Peanut!! Welcome Cameron!! I just read the fantastic news and am watching the web cam. He looks so handsome! Can't wait to see him up and running. Would love to come and visit when he's accepting visitors!! Again - glad everything went well and everyone is happy and...

Done on this end too! Can't wait to see little Annie bouncing around the stall again in all of her cuteness! I love watching her every chance I get. My husband even enjoys watching her! Many prayers to her and Tease for their safe and healthy return home!

Attn: SW FL people Can anyone recommend a good equine dentist that has the smaller tools/speculum for the minis? I'm just not sure that using the larger speculum would be such a good idea for my guy. Has anyone had to have the larger speculum/tools used with their minis? Thanks. p.s. he...

I'm tempted to clip my guy with a #10 blade as his last clip of the year (to cool him a bit in these extreme temps plus for some upcoming local shows), but just wondering if it may be too late in the year for him to grow a winter coat in time for the cooler weather. Anyone else in Florida...

[For the Snacker: Can you tell me how much hay it actually holds ? Either by pounds or flakes Hi MiniMom, I have a busy snacker and when I fed hay, I put 1 pound of hay in it each feeding. You could probably stuff a bit more in it if you tried, but 1 pound seemed to fill it pretty well for...