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My minis love it! It is suposed to be good hay for minis because it is low in sugars and starch. The hay I got came with a analysis and is very high in nutrients. I bought all I could get and it is gone, I will certainly buy more next season. It was also cheaper per bale than Orchard and...

Hi everyone, I need some advice. I have a mini who is 3 years old who has had a bit of diarreah and cowpies for about 4 days now. I have been giving her probiotic paste and took her off grain and have been giving her hay. She has been eating this same hay since June so I don't think that is...

Well, I had a horse on the market for a while and I took a gamble on Craig's list. Not very glamouros but I sold her to a very nice lady whose husband is a farrier and it has worked out rather well. Just a thought.

Yes Bunnylady, your math is correct and her mom is the boss mare. I separated them yesterday, baby is in a paddock with her 2 year old buddy and mom is in the pasture with the others. Mom did call to her alot yesterday but the baby didn't seem too concerned. I will work with her today...

Hi, I have 5 miniature horses. they vary in age and all are mares. I do not breed but recently, 5 months ago acquired a mare and her baby,, who was 7 months old at the time. The baby i.s still nursing and is always with her mom, in the pasture and the stall. Although the baby is very sweet...

I would like to know what everyone uses as bedding. I currently use Equine Fresh or Woody Pellet depending on what I can find. Both after a while get very dusty. I am thinking about shavings, but would like suggestions. My barn has dirt floors with screening over top then the Equine Fresh...

Hi, I am wanting to switch my minis to a new feed. After talking to a Southern States nutritionist she suggested that I feed Triple Crown Low Starch. So I bought a bag but nowhere on there is their a feeding chart, so I don't know how much to give them. I have a 5 yr old that drives, 14 yr...

Thanks everyone for your advice. I just ordered the Fine Tines jr fork. I can't wait to get my stalls clean. You guys are the best!

Hi, I would like to know what kind of manure forks are the best and where to buy them. I have the "regular" ones for bigger horses and the manure falls through. Thanks, Karen

Hi, How many of you use a round pen for training? Is it possible or practical for making a round pen using T posts and wide fencing tape, either electrical or not? Thanks, Karen

Hi everyone. Do you train minis like big horses? I have 2 weanlings and they won't stand still for grooming etc. I have read that they are too toung to be lunged so how do I teach them to stand still when tied? They are walking well on lead and their Whoa is getting better but tying is a...

Hi, I am in northeastern NC, a little town called Corapeake, just over the Virginia line. Is that close to you?

Hi and thanks for all of your warm welcomes! I curently have: 1 two yr old colt 1 5 yr old mare 2 almost a yr old mares The person I got them from said to feed them a quart of grain a day and some hay. I think a quart of feed is too much. All of them are heavy (personal opinion) except...

Hi I am new here but have been reading for a while to learn all I can before I purchased my minis ( I have regular size horses, too). Well, as of Saturday I am the very happy owner of 4! I have 2 yearlings (mares) and 1 2 year old colt, and one 5 year old mare. all of them very sweet and I...