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She's a cob. Her dam was 14.2 but her sire was only 13.2. Her dams pedigree are all over 15hhs but does that factor into it?

I bought myself a project 3 year old. Unhandled as I was in the middle of training my father became poorly. Pretty badly. Anyway I had to put everything on hold regarding the horses and its ruining the pony even more. She is 3 years old. I have been looking at sending her away to be worked with...

Hello Looking for some advice as I have had a bad experience in the past. I am looking to get a Chihuahua pup soon but in the future when I move I would like a larger breed dog as well. Now my question is, how are Chihuahuas when another dog (large breed) is brought into the house later on...

Ok I need a worming programme and I have been reading online and found a website that will test worm egg count but it states it doesn't detect tapeworm. I plan on using this but also need a wormer. Have a few questions about them 1)How often do I have to worm? 2)What is the best wormer...

Ok bought a pony 2 weeks ago and was given her passport. As I like a bit of background I contacted her breeder. Who said the passport I got is for her sister. They look identical but one is taller and They have different dams but same sire. I contacted the seller who has the sister and explained...

I have 3 acres over run with 2ft tall buttercups. I am going to mow it tomorrow (wish me luck, tried all local farmers with no luck so this is my only option.) Anyway as I only have 2 horses some parts have pretty tall grass and other parts are thick with clover. Should I have the mower on...

I was planning on bringing some one in when the time comes to backing her. I know that and schooling I wouldn't have a clue but the handling I thought I was doing pretty well... the negative comments has shocked me if im being honest. I haven't once rushed her and been using pressure and release...

So I am just being silly? I am pretty proud of what I have achieved so far as this pony wouldnt even come near me. so to sell her because I have got a bit wary is silly when I just need to man up.

Nearly 2 weeks ago bought a companion pony and also a little project. Completely unhandled 3 year old. She would run as soon as you were near. Anyway I finally got her to want to come to me to be caught (without food) will happily follow me around the field. Slightest hand movement used to...

Thanks all. Will think of something else. I didnt want to invest too much into it a a) planning permission and b) not sure how long my horses are going to be there. Just the last field i was sharing got so boggy and bad it often sucked my wellies off!

I wanted to make a small winter paddock. I thought of bark but people said it would get boggy and turn into black goo. I also read some people let grass grow long as by winter the ground doesnt trash so bad... so if I made lets just say 60ft x 60ft paddock. From now till oct allow grass to grow...

You could also feed minion a chaff as well to bulk out his food? happy hoof is for good doers so if this is your concern with minion it wouldn't matter. or if its the expense you could always feed a cheaper lo cal chaff. Chaff is really just a bulker unless your feeding it for the vits and...

More of a sheep related post but hoping some horsey people has some experience. I have 3 acres for a 16hh hrse and 14hh pony. About 60% of the field is clover and buttercups. Some one mentioned sheep or goats as they eat most of these. I put an ad out offering temp grazing for sheep and...

I read online from a few people that if the horses/ponies bum is bigger than her withers she will grow a lot more and also from looking at her legs? She is a 14hh 3 year old. Dad is a spotted 13.3hh pony and her mum is wpbr unsure of size but know her father was 16.2?! and her half parternal...

I'm current renting 3 acres and soon I wanted to divide it in half to rotate. I have a 16hh and 14hh on there. What would be best this winter? Let them have the whole thing? divide it and allow grass to grow long in one side and use that for winter? or make a 3rd partition just as a trash...