To Clip or Not To Clip...
That is the question, when spring finally arrives. Every year, I go back and forth on clipping. Usually, I do a trace clip and clean the...
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Mindy Schroder
- Apr 8, 2022
Roaching Manes!
I have been asked to share how I roach the boys manes. I like their manes to stand up a bit so I don't clip them down to the skin. I like...
Mindy Schroder
- Mar 7, 2022
Easy Keeper?
When people say a pony is an "easy keeper" they mean it thrives on little feed. But what does this title really mean? Here on my little...
Mindy Schroder
- Mar 2, 2022
Colic and Diet
Last Friday morning, when I went out to feed, Zorro was laying down. Though he is a very dedicated nap taker, he doesn't lay down during...
Mindy Schroder
- Aug 18, 2021
Abrupt changes in weather and grass
As we are heading for fall, the weather here in Montana is fluctuating dramatically. One day, we will be close to 100 degrees and then...
Mindy Schroder
- Jul 24, 2021
Middle of Summer Feed Program Update
I often get asked what I'm feeding my ponies. And since I change that up as I see things happening with my ponies, I have no problem...
Mindy Schroder
- Jul 21, 2021
The Munch-N-Done
It seems like at least once a week I have someone ask about using a check rein to help keep their pony from grazing as they drive it....
Mindy Schroder
- May 12, 2021
My Tiny Pony Track System - Update!
It's time for another track system update! It's been almost 2 years that we've had this little track and I still really like how I have...
Mindy Schroder
- Apr 27, 2021
Updated Feed Program
Every year I re-evaluate my feed program and make any necessary changes based on how my ponies look, their hoof quality, and their...
Mindy Schroder
- Mar 21, 2021
Dental Issues and Zorro
This past February I made a dental appointment for Oliver and Zorro. Zorro was visibly having trouble chewing his hay and leaving large...
Mindy Schroder
- Jan 10, 2021
What brushes do I use in the winter time?
I have noticed lots of comments over on Facebook about people's ponies not loving to be brushed in the winter time. This leads to replies...
Mindy Schroder
- Sep 1, 2020
How I Prepare a Weanling for Winter
The other day I shared a post about needing to blanket Oliver because our weather went from the high 90s to the low 40s over night and was..
Mindy Schroder
- Aug 17, 2020
My Tiny Track a Year Later
It's been a year since we built the little track the ponies currently live on. And I am happy to say everything has been working...
Mindy Schroder
- May 30, 2020
How to Help Your Pony Lose Weight
I know I have been sharing a lot about weight loss here lately. But even with all these blog posts I still get quite a few questions...
Mindy Schroder
- May 15, 2020
Ideal Weight
If you've been reading my blog for any length of time you'll know that I have been working hard to get some weight off of Zorro and Sky.
Mindy Schroder
- Apr 30, 2020
Conformation and Posture
I started a blog series over on the Chimacum Tack blog called Conformation Investigation. This is has spurred some interesting conversations
Mindy Schroder
- Feb 9, 2020
Confusing Anyone?
Never use a hay net - always use a hay net. Never tie hay nets - always tie hay nets...
Mindy Schroder
- Jan 5, 2020
What is white line disease?
There have been a rash of posts on Facebook lately about "white line disease".
Mindy Schroder
- Dec 14, 2019
A Journey to Softness
I've been reading A Journey to Softness by Mark Rashid and this was something that really spoke to me. Let us practice kindness today....
Mindy Schroder
- Nov 19, 2019
Kingston Saddlery Easy Entry Cart
I get questions about which affordable easy entry cart people should buy between 4-6 times a week. I figured it was time for a blog post!
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