moonpieface
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Hello everyone! I have recently found myself on a new adventure. I was given two mini horses. A family friend of ours was asked to help find new homes for a few miniatures that the original owner could no longer care for. We ended up with the last 2. I have never owned a horse, but always wanted one. My mom had a friend that taught my brother and I to ride, we had to help with the chores, but that was about 20yrs ago.
I was super excite when my husband agreed to having the minis! My family of 6 welcomed them with lots of love. We named them Brownie Bob and Salty Dog. My 3 year old helped with feeding and chores. Within a few days Brownie Bob passed away. We took Salty Dog to the vet as soon a possible. They are not registered and we know nothing of their background. The vet said he is healthy, had one kind of worms (can't remember which kind), he is approx. 5 years old and is a stallion. Boy did that explain a lot. The vet asked a few questions about Brownie Bob and said it sounds like he had colic. They were both skinny and rough looking.
After we lost Brownie Bob, Salty Dog become more agressive. I no longer allow my little one to help feed him, because he started bucking at me. I push him away and tell him no when he starts that. I don't think he was handled much, poor guy. I plan on having him Gelded within the next month. He allows me to halter him, then tries to lead me. I pull his head up and say whoa, and make him be still before we start again.
I am so glad I found this forum! Any advice, tips, or info is welcomed. I would like to get him a new companion after he's gelded and has some better manners.
Sorry this is so long, thanks for reading!
I was super excite when my husband agreed to having the minis! My family of 6 welcomed them with lots of love. We named them Brownie Bob and Salty Dog. My 3 year old helped with feeding and chores. Within a few days Brownie Bob passed away. We took Salty Dog to the vet as soon a possible. They are not registered and we know nothing of their background. The vet said he is healthy, had one kind of worms (can't remember which kind), he is approx. 5 years old and is a stallion. Boy did that explain a lot. The vet asked a few questions about Brownie Bob and said it sounds like he had colic. They were both skinny and rough looking.
After we lost Brownie Bob, Salty Dog become more agressive. I no longer allow my little one to help feed him, because he started bucking at me. I push him away and tell him no when he starts that. I don't think he was handled much, poor guy. I plan on having him Gelded within the next month. He allows me to halter him, then tries to lead me. I pull his head up and say whoa, and make him be still before we start again.
I am so glad I found this forum! Any advice, tips, or info is welcomed. I would like to get him a new companion after he's gelded and has some better manners.
Sorry this is so long, thanks for reading!
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