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The problem in those videos you posted, Celeste, is that aparently it was not be used correctly which turned something that should have been quick and painless into torture. That is wrong! However, please remember that just because something moves does not mean that it feels pain. A horse can be...

You would be rightfully classed as a LARGE SCALE breeder irrespective of your claims that you are breeding for the show ring! Breeding simply because you happen to want to upgrade your herd and to just "enjoy" them or simply because they bring a smile to your face is no reason to be bringing...

Oh Songcatcher, perhaps the following website will act as a reminder as to what a horse is forced to endure during its final moments, but I have the feeling, generated from your post, that this will not perturb you one little bit!!!! http://www.sharkonline.org/?P=0000000528 You, my dear, have...

Bloody oath it's okay to wish pain & suffering on what YOU personally regard as "human beings!" In my books such creatures are nothing short of monsters and they deserve EXACTLY the same kind of suffering and anguish that they themselves impose on a poor defenseless animal!!! Why should I...

The whole idea is that so-called "responsible breeders' stop breeding for a while and then a law should be brought whereas no registered breeder should be allowed to breed more than say 2 foals per year and the byb should NOT be allowed to breed PERIOD.

I agree Elsa; I made myself watch a couple of videos on the slaughter of horses and it is horrendous to say the least; those images will haunt me forever. The only reason I forced myself into watching those videos is so that I know, without a shadow of a doubt, the truth behind the slaughtering...

Yes I am from Australia but I can safely say that the horse overpopulation is not strictly an 'australian' problem, unfortunately it is very much UNIVERSAL. I would have to say that both "reputable" breeders and BYB should stop breeding for a fair while, I was being conservative when saying...

Thousands upon thousands of horses are slaughtered every year yet breeders, whether registered or not are constantly breeding more and more! I just need to ask why when so many end up as dog food? If only reputable horse breeders were to stop breeding for one year it would make a big...

I couldn't agree more

Squire is just ADORABLE! He really seems to have it all and the arabian head to boot.

Hi Leeana, yes I am situated overseas, in Australia. I am confused as he is smaller boned than your average island shetland yet he is not as fine boned or as tall as the american sheltie. Lewella, the pony isn't registered, he has been branded but I haven't really looked into it as yet but...

Thank you so much for your help, Lewella....it's all making sense now. Thanks Boinky, very much appreciated.

I am about to acquire this 5yo shetland mare in about a fortnight. She has blue eyes. I just can't wait and to those of you that said that shetlands are addictive, well you couldn't be more right I would, ideally, like to breed her with my chestnut shetland and if so what colour is the foal...

Awww, he is just gorgeous, if not for the different colour he reminds me of my own shetland, Cherub, same face, same build. There is such a dramatic difference from a 'winter' pony to a 'summer' pony, his head looks kinda coarse when he's in full coat and yet he has such a beautiful head once...

I have acquired my pony a couple of months ago and feel as though I've had him for years, I love him even though he has tested me soon after I gave him a tetanus shot; I have since realised that horses have the memory of an elephant when it suits them and can be unforgiving but he has gone back...

All ponies are beautiful in their own way; I personally prefer the head of the 'original' shetland with the big eyes . The american shetland is just poetry in motion but, as I said once before, I really don't think it should be known as a 'shetland' as it has no semblance of the original...

Thank you everyone, I really appreciate your help. Luckily in Australia we don't have rabies so that is one less concern. The pony is stiff scared of me and runs away as I approach, I suppose that has to do with my cleaning his wounds daily. He is now safely in the backyard which is well...

My beloved shetland pony was attacked by a dog, a stray. I came out just in time to scare this dog away otherwise I'd hate to think what could have happened. My pony, Cherub, has been bitten on the thighs and has a couple of cuts on his mouth. I have cleaned the areas where he was bitten and...

Being new to the world of horses and having only recently acquired my shetland I really don't know which method is best; is it best with sedation and a local anaesthetic or a general anaesthetic? Since you all have so much experience on horses, I would really appreciate your advice.

Hi BG...I was wondering if this pony appeals to you? is this the look you are hoping to find? http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Sar...argeWebview.jpg