Hi everyone! We are in the research phase of the miniature world. We have actually found our dream mini and are in the final stages of deciding if this is something we can do time/money/space wise.
The little guy is a newly gelded (about a month ago) yearling amha/amhr and can also be registered as a Pinto. He is so beautiful (mostly sorrel with white blaze, legs and butt - his tail is half white/half red. He is 29.25"). What is so cute is when you massage his mane area, he wants to return the favor and "groom" you in return.
We have two full size horses - a solid paint mare that my daughter rides and my retired 26 year old AQHA gelding. Our biggest problem is that we board our horses as we live in town. The gelding is on pasture board with a run-in shed and the mare is boarded at a riding facility with indoor and outdoor arenas. The riding facility has given be permission to come up with my own stall in an area about 10'x10' (I'd like to make the stall either 8'x8'x or 6-8'x 10, but not the full 10x10. The mini will share a turnout pen with our mare if they get along (I'm hoping they will or I'll have to provide him his own little turnout are, too).
I need ideas for affordable "temporary" stall (meaning that if we ever leave this facility, we will break it down and take it with us) - looking at sheep/goat panels, hog wire, etc. I am open to ideas. The floor is concrete, but I will put stall mats down and bed generously - I love a nicely bedded, clean stall and am know around the barn for this!
Also, how likely is it that the mini will get along well with my daughter's mare? The mare is as sweet as can be. She is not an ear pinner or moody. Just a great disposition.
Finally, vet checking - is in necessary? We have vet checked the riding horses because they were going to be ridden, but with a mini? I know the vet that the breeder uses, all his horses look very healthy and very well cared for - clean stalls, pens, buckets, aisles, etc. The horse all have clear eyes, no nasal discharge, etc. Just a really well run facility. What do you all do.
Well, that is probably enough for now.
I look forward to getting to know you all. I will keep you posted on what we decide!
Julie
The little guy is a newly gelded (about a month ago) yearling amha/amhr and can also be registered as a Pinto. He is so beautiful (mostly sorrel with white blaze, legs and butt - his tail is half white/half red. He is 29.25"). What is so cute is when you massage his mane area, he wants to return the favor and "groom" you in return.
We have two full size horses - a solid paint mare that my daughter rides and my retired 26 year old AQHA gelding. Our biggest problem is that we board our horses as we live in town. The gelding is on pasture board with a run-in shed and the mare is boarded at a riding facility with indoor and outdoor arenas. The riding facility has given be permission to come up with my own stall in an area about 10'x10' (I'd like to make the stall either 8'x8'x or 6-8'x 10, but not the full 10x10. The mini will share a turnout pen with our mare if they get along (I'm hoping they will or I'll have to provide him his own little turnout are, too).
I need ideas for affordable "temporary" stall (meaning that if we ever leave this facility, we will break it down and take it with us) - looking at sheep/goat panels, hog wire, etc. I am open to ideas. The floor is concrete, but I will put stall mats down and bed generously - I love a nicely bedded, clean stall and am know around the barn for this!
Also, how likely is it that the mini will get along well with my daughter's mare? The mare is as sweet as can be. She is not an ear pinner or moody. Just a great disposition.
Finally, vet checking - is in necessary? We have vet checked the riding horses because they were going to be ridden, but with a mini? I know the vet that the breeder uses, all his horses look very healthy and very well cared for - clean stalls, pens, buckets, aisles, etc. The horse all have clear eyes, no nasal discharge, etc. Just a really well run facility. What do you all do.
Well, that is probably enough for now.
I look forward to getting to know you all. I will keep you posted on what we decide!
Julie