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  1. J

    To blanket or not to blanket?

    My horses always have wind breaks, cover, warm water, plenty of hay and the ability to move. Horses that are closed up in stalls can't move around to generate heat. Even my seniors are left in a turnout with access to exercise and shelter. It's good for horses to go into winter with a little...
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    Free-Feeding Alfalfa and/or Grass Hay

    Hi AngC: Smart move getting rid of grain mix, with the formulated pellets that you can get from most reputable companies, sweet feeds don't have a place in my feed room. (Most of the good formulated feeds are lower in starch, more slowly digested and less likely to encourage metabolic...
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    Free-Feeding Alfalfa and/or Grass Hay

    AngC; Wow, I'm really sorry that my last post sounded so judgmental! You clearly are a caring owner and I applaud you for seeking more information. I think the reason I responded so strongly is that several local people have come out with blanket statements about not feeding alfalfa at all...
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    Free-Feeding Alfalfa and/or Grass Hay

    I have fed alfalfa for years but never free choice. I consider alfalfa almost a "concentrate", such as grains or formulated pellets. My minis do very well on half grass/half alfalfa. It is very important not to get 1st cutting, which can be up to 23-26% protein, and way too rich for horses...
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    Doesn't want to eat hay

    Don't increase his grain. First thing I'd try is a dental, maybe he needs it now rather than in 2-3 months. In the meantime, I'd use hay pellets or cubes with alfalfa or alfalfa hay, if you can get it. DON'T FREE FEED ALFALFA. Most minis will happily eat an alfalfa/grass mix, mine get 1/2...
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    How to teach a 2 week old filly to stop kicking

    Baby needs to learn to respect you as above her in the pecking order, so you want respect without being overly harsh. All of the previous advice is good and should work. I took a slightly different tactic with a very young ( under a month) paint filly I had. She had kicked out at me several...
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    What Is The Future For The Miniature Horse?

    Just this last weekend our local club (Land of Enchantment Miniature Horse Club) sponsored a 2 day AMHA, AMHR show that offered open classes for any equine under 48 inches. Some classes had 3-4 horse, others 1 or none. We also offered a cones scurry and barrels. Our mini world will only...
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    What Is The Future For The Miniature Horse?

    One of the things that I've talked a lot about with my neighbors, is that the vast majority of children aren't being brought up with or exposed to horses of any kind, like they used to be. It seems that the children that do have the good luck to spend time with equines are 1. from families that...
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    Vaccination time again

    Hi Marty; I love the topics that you bring up. They always make me think. I will not be vaccinating this year with 5- way which is what I usually use. I've given it the last 5 years, without reaction, ( maybe just lethargy). So my horses are up to date. My " jury" is still out on West...
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    Can't make myself….

    Yeap, you're right, shows are supposed to be fun with your horse. Not fun at you're horse's expense….. I had an interesting insight the other evening. It occurred to me that I had the same feeling of rebellion when I was a teenager and felt that I couldn't (and wouldn't) compromise myself-I...
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    Can't make myself….

    Thanks for the replies! It is nice to know that there are others out there who are really giving thought to what they will and won't put their animals through. I was very frustrated trying to get things ready for a show this weekend, (we had really cold and windy weather) when I realized that I...
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    Can't make myself….

    Hi all; A couple of months ago, I asked about neck sweating and got lukewarm responses, which I totally understand. You see, I really want to show but I REALLY don't want to put my horses through all the uncomfortable practices that are required. So after I washed my sweats, wrote down the...
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    How long to wrap/sweat necks?

    For those of you who show, how long do you need to use either wraps or sweats for them to be effective? Any tips would be helpful!
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    Throat Wrap vs Throat sweat? Is there a difference?

    I'll start another post and ask how long to use sweats for. Have a good one.
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    Throat Wrap vs Throat sweat? Is there a difference?

    Thank you for the feedback. It sounds like the wraps can be left on (for periods of time) and have absorbent material on them. The sweats are for using when you are working the horse and once the horse has cooled a bit, then taking off. I must admit I'm in a bit of a quandary. I'm not...
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    Throat Wrap vs Throat sweat? Is there a difference?

    I want to get several of my horses in shape for the show ring this year. It seems that most competitive horses have their throat latch and/ or neck sweated. I've never really used one. Is there a difference between a wrap and a sweat and how they are used? I've also seen that you can get...
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    Bloodlines You Love

    Rhoten's Little Dandy and Bond Dynamo. I own a Rhoten's Little Dandy son and 3 Bond Dynamo grand children. They are all "go-ers"! Great movement, reasonable, sound and…..always ready to go!
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    Pairs Size

    I have a question about this also. I have 35.5" and 37" geldings that are both black pintos, broke to drive as singles. The 35.5" has long stride, the 37" has short stride. I was thinking about the possibility of driving them in a pair. I've never driven a team. Both are very sensible and...
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    Performance horse age - when is it time to retire?

    My 21 year old gelding was leased out to a youth this last year. She showed him locally, beating out a well-known Arizona trainer for open high point by putting him in his first liberty class ever and winning it! The youth competed in 8 classes at AMHR Nationals, top ten in 5 classes. The old...
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    How Much Should Babies Eat? Help!

    Great advice all. I really like alfalfa for youngsters, it has increased protein, calories and calcium. It also prevents ulcers and gives them "mouth" food. I wouldn't feed it free choice. Small meals, frequently if you can. If their stools get loose, reduce amount. Of course, start them...
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