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why do the minis not wear chin straps in the breed shows, but do in carriage driving?

This has been my most challenging part of conditioning my horses. I have them on 2-3 C Strategy(depending on horse0, 1/4 C oats, 1/2C alfalfa pellets, 1/2 C beet pulp and grass hay. The get worked (weather permitting) 20-30 min. a day. I check their body and have noticed that 2 seem to be...

What are some techniques I can do to get my horse up under himself when driving? He just doesn't seem to reach under like he should. Maybe it's just his physical makeup. thanks

It will be held June 1-2 2013 at the Catalpa Corner Horse Park in West Branch, Iowa. Contact info for this show is [email protected] or 319 3601078.

Just got back from the National Drive and had a GREAT time. Met some wonderful people, great clinics, lessons, lots of fun. Had an opportunity to go with friends with big horses through the park. An opportunity of a lifetime. Everyone should go if possible. The only downfall was I wish it was a...

I need to fit breeching for my 33" gelding. I have never used one and wanted to know the proper way to fit it. I just received mine and it seems like the butt strap should go to the flank area. Right now it hits in the middle. Would love to see pictures also. thanks for your help.

I need to fit breeching for my 33" gelding and not a clue on how they are suppose to fit. I have ordered one and when fitting it, I thought maybe the butt strap should extend farther to the flanks. I would appreciate any help and maybe some pictures. thanks

I was given a variety of ornamental grasses to plant around a creek area to hold the banks. Are ornamental grasses hazardess to the horses? Anyone with experience? Thanks

I will have 2 0r 3 stalls for sale at Nationals if someone might need extra stalls. 50.00. They might be close to the vendors and arena since we needed for handicapp. We will not be bringing the horses but will be there to watch the show.thanks dionne

I have a 2yr.old B gelding that is gangly like a yearling, very long legged and just has that immature look. I am having a hard time getting his hips filled out. His topline is good. I have changed his feed from Safechoice to Progressive Nutrition. This feed has a higher protein and all other...

Has anyone used Montana Express for their shipper? This is the shipper my buyer is using, but would like to know if anyone has any experience with them. Thanks,

I would like to hear your experiences with Cushings mares. I have tried to get a mare bred for 3 years. Learned about Cushings last year and had her checked. She was put on pergolide, and is now bred and ready to foal. How are the foals from these mares? Do they have issues from the medicine? I...

Are there any mini people in the Charleston, W.Va. area? I am going to be there this weekend and thought if I could get someone to take me around would like to possibly visit. thanks, dionne

Has anyone ever received a phone call scam from overseas? I have received emails that were fishy, but was wondering if they are now using phones. Thanks

Can those of you that have sold horses overseas explain the correct way to do this. Money exchange, who is responsible for setting up transports, etc. I am also looking for a quarantine station is New York or Florida. Thanks, dionne

Sisters Two Bit O Honey, our 30" gelding made #5 in the All Star Ratings. This was his first year showing. Thanks to those who encouraged me to show him against the taller horses. He definitely held his own. Can't wait to see what he can do this year. Congrats to all the winners. dionne

A friend of mine bought 6 mares 3 years ago from someone. Those that were bred, either lost their foals or aborted. She rebred them the next year to her stallion. Again, the mares aborted or foals died shortly after birth. This past spring she again lost the only 2 foals she was to have. One...

Those of you with horses that have cushings. What meds does your vet have them on and what feed are you feeding them? Do they get pasture time? Thanks, dionne

Hope I can post this here. I have a 100 milk strip kit that anyone can have. Bought them at convention, but never used them. If interested let me know. If you don't want all 100, I am willing to break up the kit. I will be at Nationals and can bring them to you. Thanks, dionne

For those of you that have competed in the versatility class at Nationals, how many jumps do they usually use and how high? Thanks, dionne