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We have the same problem. Cover your hay with a tarp so that any rain coming through the roof lands on the tarp. Store the hay on pallets for ventilation. Check all bales for moisture. Have rood fixed. Good luck!

I have draft horses but would love a RMH someday. I too am waiting to see some pretty pictures on this thread. :)

Id have to agree. There are so many horse breeds and even though one tries to generalize what they are good for, what their temperaments are, etc, it still depends on the horses' upbringing and mentality. I have ridden every breed under the sun; I have seen crazy Arabs and extremely intelligent...

I really need to give Pat credit here as she is bringing up some great points for new horse owners. If the OP is not willing to have a vet check done on a horse that she may or may not buy (although it certainly would make the purchase decision a little easier and may or may not allow a...

Your dad is right and I am sure he cares a lot about you. Horses can be expensive and time consuming. I am sure your dad knows how much you love horses and enjoy your lessons but maybe he just doesn't have the money and it wouldn't be right to demand for a horse when your parents are having a...

Same here. You may want the vet to do an ultrasound and see "what's going on in there". Remember though that every mare is different. I have had mares "bag up" 7 days prior to foaling and some bagged up 30 days prior. Once you start to see milk leak out of her udders you are about 12-72hrs away...

Good luck to everybody. Foaling is a very special experience. Our foal was born on 1/27/11 so he is older now but still cute as a button. Beautiful mare by the way!

I breed Clydesdales and currently have six drafts in different stages of training. One of my mares I use as a beginners lesson horse for adults and she is doing fantastic. Everybody just loves her and is very comfortable around her despite her size. The others I use for everything from dressage...