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Well, I have two different pairs...the ones that have a big upper velcro strap that rub and are basically worthless, and the softer, more formfitting, but too long, Performer's 1st choice ones (I went out and looked at them last night). The performer's ones have the hole on the suspensory wrap...

ABSOLUTELY--with one caveat: they must FIT well. Now, while I don't believe that you have to use them for every workout, when you are working hard, at speed, or on the trail...YES. Also, I don't really feel that they provide much, if any, tendon and suspensory support--if I can deform the boot...

Karla, since you aren't showing, I would recommend vaccinating for EEE/WEE/Tet (which is what I would assume your 3 way is), WNV, and Rabies. With mosquitoes, it doesn't matter if your horse never leaves the place, they are still at risk for EEE/WEE/WNV. Tetanus and Rabies are basically...

I never thought that a 'tall' hat would look good on me either, since my head is so big already...but this one works! I really enjoy wearing it, especially with that pony, since he is such a dark brown chestnut, it just goes so well. And I am so jealous (well, sort of) that you have a tiny...

Ohhh, hats are fun!!! And I LOVE that beige one, Diane!!! Myrna, you're lucky that you can find hats...I generally have to get them custom made or get really lucky--my head is larger than large. And man, some of those are just gorgeous! I am quite partial to the one in your avatar--the black...

I think it is becoming valued...but currently not well known/widely done (and so, with all things relatively new, it can go either way). Level I is pretty simple, just a basic driving evaluation and horsemanship. Most people that have been driving a while can pass it easily. I don't think I...

Oh, Amy, I feel your pain! On the positive, once you buy them, they don't eat anything and they don't need to go to the vet. I recently joined CAA (Carriage Association of America) and have really enjoyed it so far! I bit the bullet and did it as I recently took the Driver's Proficiency Level...

Oh, I am so sorry, Mona! Just sickening to lose them like that. FYI, as to how these form (and they are totally normal!): A cervical star forms at the cervix, as there is no endometrium to 'connect' the placental villi to--so it is smooth and avillous, unlike the rest of the placenta. I...

Way cool! I really like my Smart Cart! However, they are a fair bit heavier than the EE, and if he is tired on the trails after an hour with that cart, I do think it would be too much for him to pull the Smart Cart for the clinic. Working in the arena is hard--especially when you are working...

Hardy is great! You are very lucky!! Just remember to be calm and relaxed and pay attention to what he is saying. I can tell you that Hardy will probably ask you why you do not have blinders on, as he is a big propronent of them for broke driving horses. His reasoning is that you can then...

Well, its a bit difficult to separate our stuff, because much of the equipment (that is mine outright) stays at home, but some of the stuff that she uses with Gabriel (full sized horse) is mine. I guess, the stuff that is up at vet school with me is as follows: 2 mini carts, 3 mini harnesses...

Hmm, see, I'd call this a problem...BUT, on the other hand, the equipment only takes up space, it doesn't cost money/time to feed it and clean up after it! Glad to see I'm not the only one that has more carts and harnesses than horses. Carts: Mini sized-6 Horse sized-4 Total Carts: 10...

That certainly sounds like an incorrect dosing regimen!! Not good to have out there! I hope they rectify it somehow--email, note in the next magazine, something. In regards to overdosing things--and I am not recommending moxidectin, just repeating a little tip--something you can do to prevent...

Hmm, from reading the replies, seems to be that people most prefer the sex of their best driving horse! (which is a no brainer--but tells you that a good driving horse can be any sex)... Out of the many horses I've driven, the ones that have 'stood out' for me have been mares and geldings. For...

Ah, Marsha, if only! Unfortunately it was one of the present day new york carriage company turnouts, and a single. Not so much....especially as in another shot there is a clear view of a tiny little harness saddle.

Hmmm...I'm going to have to watch that just to see the tandem! A couple that I've seen recently: Kate and Leopold--there's a scene in NY (?) where he takes off with a carriage horse (from a for-hire carriage), that magically has a saddle and riding reins on it.....to go rescue Kate. It's...

The mostly white--Peeks--is 35" at the withers, and the other--Fascination--is 36". I don't know that Fascination has a small mouth...although I guess she has more of a long head than a wide head. Peekaboo has a very refined head--almost to the point of too small for her body. Her bridle is...

That is interesting...I can see why someone not used to looking at liverpool bits could think that they are oversize...and indeed, I have the third slot of my liverpool shanks ground off. Otherwise they do tend to look similar to vampire horses... Could you post a picture of the bit or a...

Hi Susanne, I have to reiterate all that has been said before....expensive to set up (gun, tips, glue itself, the mistakes that you make!!), can come off early, but good stuff, all in all! Fascination drove in front shoes made out of Superfast for about 2 years, I think, and now has glue on...

Actually, I have heard of it being used in horse eyes for fungal infections, and quite effectively too (from a vet ophthalmologist). HOWEVER, as with all eye meds, you have to be very careful with applying anything to your horse's eye, and definitely only under a vet's instruction. Fungal eye...