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    Curly winter coats

    Our new 3 yr old pony, Bullet, has a curly winter coat. It is almost marcelled on his back!! His mane and tail are profuse, but not curly. Do you think he may be mixed with Nokota Pony or some other blood that has curly winter coats? Or do some Shetlands have them? None of our shetlands in...
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    Update

    It is absolutely the best thing that we bought Bullet. He and Gambler play for hours now and Gambler loves the company.
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    What age do ponies stop growing?

    I love Bullet's size for my grandkids, but wondered at what age they stop growing taller and start filling out.
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    We got our new pony today!!

    Can I turn him out with my mini? How long does it take for the hormones to be gone? He seems very sweet and is very beautiful. Very happy with our new guy, who is going to be grandaughters barrel and gymkhana pony. Yee haw!!
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    Shetland stud Lucky Onyx

    Years ago we bought a weanling from Kay Peterson in Sheridan, Ca. We named him Lucky Onyx. The solid black beauty did very well at the area show and then we sold him back to Kay who sold him to Utah, I believe. I would love to know how he is doing and see a current pic of him. Thanks to...
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    Teaching manners and / or Clicker Training

    Our new pony needs some mannering, would clicker training do the deed? What are the best ways to teach manners to a 3 yr old gelding??
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    Shetlands and weight bearing

    We just bought a Shetland gelding , 11 hands, for my 45 lb grandaughter. How long will she be able to ride him? Also how much can he pull happily while driving??
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    Pony saddles, where to buy online?

    We will be looking for a pony saddle for Bullet. Where is a good place online that has a variety? I am sure Miranda will want something colorful, lol.
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    feeding shetlands

    Hi, do any of you feed your ponies alfalfa? I am sold on the Omega Horseshine, so i am sure my new guy will be getting that. What about grain? He will be ridden alot and learn to drive also.
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    feeding minis

    I have been giving mine 1/4 flake of alfalfa 2 times a day, plus 1/4 cup of omega fields horseshine with a sprinkle of equus 3 grain mix. (just a sprinkle) with his dinner . it is cold up here at night and will switch to alfalfa/ graa or just grass in the spring. does this sound okay? he is...
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    interested in cde4vse

    is my 30" mini able to do cde? i heard an even smaller one went best condition. how do i get him conditioned? can i use a regular easy entry cart? is there a group in the chico/paradise ca area that does this? thanks again.
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    beginner's questions

    hi, we just got our first mini, he is 14 yrs and 30" amha. he rides the little ones around with his own saddle and bridle. i was wondering how much he can safely carry. thanks.
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