Hey there all!
I stumbled across your forum while looking for information regarding our lovely little miniatures!
After having a fall out with the "big" horses I decided to look into Miniatures. It was kind of a whim because I jokingly told my Mom I'd bought a Pregnant Miniature Mare. She didn't seem bothered at all, quite intrigued actually... So instead I came clean and just told her I wanted to look into them. I'd just bought a mare that came up with Osteoarthritis and dumped $4k into her and can't even get her out on a free lease. I was so burnt out from horses I couldn't use after I lost my mare two years ago. I was just tired of trying to find something and feeling "obligated" to ride.
I went to look at one, came home with two, and my friend even bought one... Fortunately all are from Registered parents where the Sire or both parents have shown extensively. I will get you their registered names when I track down their transfer papers...
"Swagger" - is my colt. He's 10 months old, I'm indifferent as to what my future plans are with him. He is a very respectable colt that isn't mouthy and is very responsive.
Yes, his hooves are needing to be done terribly. I can't get a farrier to answer my calls either =/
"Little One" - My Mom liked, she's quite smart and very dependent on her handler. She's bold though, willing to try everything with little resistance. I could see her being a decent "trail class" kind of girl.
"Sierra" - Is my friends filly. I've been told she has Sabino in her. She sometimes reminds me of a bimbo, but on the contrary she is INCREDIBLY smart. She's the kind that is going to look for ways to outsmart you. She has come a long way, still very skittish, but both the girls are. Swagger is pretty "real" with people.
Thus far I have all three of them leading very well. I constantly rub on them and their stall looks like a circus wagon. I've been working on picking up their feet for when I finally find a farrier willing to take them. When I purchased them they barely knew a halter, but would "lead" when we took them off the trailer. Probably just a follow the leader kind of deal.
I am looking for input on the following:
- Worming - schedule, frequency, what to avoid.
- Teeth - Frequency
- Shots - Frequency, numbers, what to avoid.
- Basic What To Do's
- Basic What NOT to Do's
I'm also looking for basic 'aids' when training these boogers. I've owned horses since I was 4 years old and I'm now 22, so I've had plenty of experience with the big horses... These little guys can be a trip. As I mentioned they're all leading wonderfully and I'm working on "stand" and other verbal cues. They're fast learners and we rarely have a bad day, but when we do I'm like every other human being and thinking I'm doing something wrong.
I look forward to interacting with you all
I stumbled across your forum while looking for information regarding our lovely little miniatures!
After having a fall out with the "big" horses I decided to look into Miniatures. It was kind of a whim because I jokingly told my Mom I'd bought a Pregnant Miniature Mare. She didn't seem bothered at all, quite intrigued actually... So instead I came clean and just told her I wanted to look into them. I'd just bought a mare that came up with Osteoarthritis and dumped $4k into her and can't even get her out on a free lease. I was so burnt out from horses I couldn't use after I lost my mare two years ago. I was just tired of trying to find something and feeling "obligated" to ride.
I went to look at one, came home with two, and my friend even bought one... Fortunately all are from Registered parents where the Sire or both parents have shown extensively. I will get you their registered names when I track down their transfer papers...
"Swagger" - is my colt. He's 10 months old, I'm indifferent as to what my future plans are with him. He is a very respectable colt that isn't mouthy and is very responsive.
Yes, his hooves are needing to be done terribly. I can't get a farrier to answer my calls either =/
"Little One" - My Mom liked, she's quite smart and very dependent on her handler. She's bold though, willing to try everything with little resistance. I could see her being a decent "trail class" kind of girl.
"Sierra" - Is my friends filly. I've been told she has Sabino in her. She sometimes reminds me of a bimbo, but on the contrary she is INCREDIBLY smart. She's the kind that is going to look for ways to outsmart you. She has come a long way, still very skittish, but both the girls are. Swagger is pretty "real" with people.
Thus far I have all three of them leading very well. I constantly rub on them and their stall looks like a circus wagon. I've been working on picking up their feet for when I finally find a farrier willing to take them. When I purchased them they barely knew a halter, but would "lead" when we took them off the trailer. Probably just a follow the leader kind of deal.
I am looking for input on the following:
- Worming - schedule, frequency, what to avoid.
- Teeth - Frequency
- Shots - Frequency, numbers, what to avoid.
- Basic What To Do's
- Basic What NOT to Do's
I'm also looking for basic 'aids' when training these boogers. I've owned horses since I was 4 years old and I'm now 22, so I've had plenty of experience with the big horses... These little guys can be a trip. As I mentioned they're all leading wonderfully and I'm working on "stand" and other verbal cues. They're fast learners and we rarely have a bad day, but when we do I'm like every other human being and thinking I'm doing something wrong.
I look forward to interacting with you all