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  1. Horse Stories, Poems, Famous Horses
    The pony’s name was Thunder, a small, sturdy creature with a coat that shone like midnight and a mane that flowed like a river in the wind. Thunder lived on a peaceful farm, surrounded by lush green pastures and a big red barn. He was not a typical pony; he had a strong and determined spirit...
  2. Horse Talk
    Hello everyone! It has been quite a while since I’ve posted and been active on this forum. However I am finally taking a leap of faith and getting two geldings tomorrow. I’ve done some research and have a wonderful mentor (who also happens to be my neighbour!) but I’m here to ask the question...
  3. Horse Tack, blankets and Equipment Queries
    Hi all. Just brought home a 13.1 POA mare for my daughter and she has some pretty high withers (the pony, not my daughter lol). Anyone have any recommedations for western saddle pads that have worked for their high withered horses (also open to hearing about ones to avoid!)? I am trying...
  4. Horse Breeds, Registrations and Brands
    Help me choose a registered name for my 2 year old quarter pony colt, here are some thing about him! Waylon is a very kind little man, he is docile and smart and loves the mud!!! I have plans to hopefully make him one of my lesson ponies when he's older and seasoned so the name needs to be kid...
  5. Training, Performance Problems advice & queries
    I’m trying to figure out what is wrong with a pony. He isn’t mine, he belongs to a family friend. He was pretty underweight when they got him. At first, after getting him to a healthy weight, he was a good little pony. He was sold as a kids pony. But now he is bucking and is very hard to catch...
  6. Training, Performance Problems advice & queries
    I wasn’t sure how to word the title. But I have an American Shetland and I know they can be high steppers. He can get some good movement but it’s inconsistent. I have never focused on this but I am looking to now. I’m also trying to figure how to train him to have a lower head set. He keeps his...
  7. Barn, Stable, Shelter & Equipment
    I have a 36in pony, 14.2h paint, and heifer all in the same field and they need a new hay ring. I’m wanting to get one for horses but I can’t seem to find one or a style that will also work for my pony. Any suggestions?
  8. Horse Talk
    Hello, I’m considering buying a Missouri Fox Trotter that’s 14.1H. I’m a bit worried she’s too small for me and wanted to get your thoughts. I’m 5’6” and 120lbs, shorter torso long legs. When I rode her I felt comfortable. She gaits beautifully (I’ve never ridden gaited horses before her). I...
  9. Horse Health
    My pony has been acting up so I did a little assessment to look for pain. And I found this. It’s hard like a scab and it’s coming off in chunks with the hair. I haven’t pulled anything off of course but it is coming off. Like I said it’s really hard to the touch but the hardness doesn’t go under...
  10. Driving
    I drive a shetland pony and I currently use a half cheek snaffle but he has been gaping his mouth. I used a mullen mouth when we were first starting but it was pinching him even with bit guards. The bit was slightly too big so I stopped using it. I’m thinking of switching back to a mullen mouth...
  11. Horse Talk
    I have a neighbor that is catty corner to the back of my property. I’ve known they have had a pony for a few years living in their large back yard. But they have had it blanketed since the freeze. It got to almost 80 degrees and that pony still had a blanket on. It looks like a winter blanket...
  12. Grooming, clipping, bathing & equipment used
    My shetland has some fluff to him. I live in Texas and at the moment and probably for the next few weeks it’s going to about 75 every day with the lows in the 40s-50s at night. The hair on his belly is making it really hard to harness him without pulling or catching hair in the buckles. I was...
  13. Driving
    I just bought this new 12” brodhead collar. I’m wondering if it fits my shetland or not. I think that it’s a little wide at the very top but it is the smallest size they had and it is extra narrow. It fits nicely length wise. The collar is pretty flexible because it is a no choke, doesn’t have...
  14. Horse Colors and Genetics
    My shetland seems to be roaning out. He is around 4 now but since i’ve had him he has gotten lighter and lighter. And now that his winter coat is coming in there’s more white hairs. Especially on his face. It just doesn’t make sense to me because he is already four and if he was a roan wouldn’t...
  15. Horse Health
    My pony was obese when i got him and so i weaned him off grain and onto just hay. He was also a stud so he had a large crest but now that he is cut and has lost weight it’s almost like it has collapsed. It’s not as bad as some of the pictures you see on the internet but it effects the fit of his...
  16. Horse Talk
    It’s a long story, but I’m rescuing a kill pen pony who is 12.2 hh. It’s going to be a while before she’s ready to carry anyone on her back (she is completely traumatized and a bit thin), but I would eventually like to get her to a point where she accepts a rider. Trouble is, I know that rider...
  17. Horse Talk
    I am struggling to get my pony to bond with me and me to him. He doesn’t seem to enjoy my presence at all. He walks away from me even if i’m not holding the halter. I can catch him but we do a lap around the field before i can. I don’t chase him we just walk. He doesn’t enjoy being pet or...
  18. Horse Health
    I roached/hogged my pony’s really thick mane recently and now i’ve noticed a lot of flaking on his scalp area. I’m thinking about rubbing it down with coconut oil but wanted some other opinions on it. It also happened with my goats but that’s not for this forum.
  19. Driving
    I have a 38in mini and i want to know what size cart i’ll need once I start driving him.
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