stano40
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Hello from Maine -
About a month ago my wife and I were approached to help a woman who became very ill and could no longer care for her mini's and was unable to find another person to take them.
We raise a dairy line of goats and had no experience in horse's. We talked about it and went on line to make sure we could care for them and train them, After a whole ton of info and you tube video's we decided we had the room and were willing to take the mini's into our home and herd.
We received a mother and daughter pair of mini's. The mother is named "Misty" 6 years old & the daughter is named "Rainey 3 years old"
Misty - 6 years old 36"
Daughter "Rainey" - 3 years old Fillie - 31"
We were told that the pair have not been worked with for over a year. The mini's looked sound and healthy. They received all their shots except coggins & rabies.
Once home we noticed a bite mark on one of the mares legs which healed. We also discovered they haven't seen a farrier for over a year as well. We're trying to find a good and patient farrier who works with mini's. They also need bathing, grooming and manes and tails brushed.
I did find out that the mother was good on cross ties. Once we have that installed we'll find out for sure. The daughter was a brat and tried to nip, but since working with them their attitude seemed to switch, Now the mother is somewhat stand offish and the daughter is a little easier to deal with.
We're also going to have a vet stop over to check them out and give them the shots they are missing.
We both continue to research and view videos on the best way to rehabilitate them. We also had a friend of ours that has mini's stop by and check them out. Her decision was that it would be a long road to bring them around as long as they are together. The mother and daughter have never been apart.
With the new beginnings our adventure into training mini's continues.
bob
About a month ago my wife and I were approached to help a woman who became very ill and could no longer care for her mini's and was unable to find another person to take them.
We raise a dairy line of goats and had no experience in horse's. We talked about it and went on line to make sure we could care for them and train them, After a whole ton of info and you tube video's we decided we had the room and were willing to take the mini's into our home and herd.
We received a mother and daughter pair of mini's. The mother is named "Misty" 6 years old & the daughter is named "Rainey 3 years old"
Misty - 6 years old 36"
Daughter "Rainey" - 3 years old Fillie - 31"
We were told that the pair have not been worked with for over a year. The mini's looked sound and healthy. They received all their shots except coggins & rabies.
Once home we noticed a bite mark on one of the mares legs which healed. We also discovered they haven't seen a farrier for over a year as well. We're trying to find a good and patient farrier who works with mini's. They also need bathing, grooming and manes and tails brushed.
I did find out that the mother was good on cross ties. Once we have that installed we'll find out for sure. The daughter was a brat and tried to nip, but since working with them their attitude seemed to switch, Now the mother is somewhat stand offish and the daughter is a little easier to deal with.
We're also going to have a vet stop over to check them out and give them the shots they are missing.
We both continue to research and view videos on the best way to rehabilitate them. We also had a friend of ours that has mini's stop by and check them out. Her decision was that it would be a long road to bring them around as long as they are together. The mother and daughter have never been apart.
With the new beginnings our adventure into training mini's continues.
bob
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