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About lppaintedponys

Husband and wife team raising shetland ponies, rescuing dogs/cats & becoming self sufficient.

Braiding Equipment origins

Posted on November 24, 2020 by lppaintedponys

I was asked to post some pics of “a” braided harness I’ve made on a forum I participate in. I thought I’d share some thoughts here as well. Actually I now have 3 of these – 1 is still not … Continue reading →

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Possible Foal Names

Posted on August 25, 2018 by lppaintedponys

Naming ponies is always fun.  We have had many over the years.  I thought I’d start out with the names we’ve used,

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B-B accepts the girls

Posted on June 21, 2018 by lppaintedponys

The girls came out again.  After seeing the colt, “Hopper”, they once again helped handle Bee-Bay…

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Bunny’s surprise

Posted on June 21, 2018 by lppaintedponys

I did know that Bunny was in foal.  She appeared to be.  Had no idea when exactly she was due.  I wasn’t watching close enough.

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Granddaughters meet B-B

Posted on June 16, 2018 by lppaintedponys

We do a modified version of imprint training that works for us. With that, the girls’ joined me outside with GG and Bee-Bay.

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GG foaled

Posted on June 16, 2018 by lppaintedponys

GG is so good, but she did escape her pasture through a gate that wasn’t very well secured. We have a little bay filly. We haven’t actually chosen a name yet, but that will come as we get to know … Continue reading →

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2018 Chicken Crazy (Projects)

Posted on April 22, 2018 by lppaintedponys

I, Paula – the “P” in “LP”,  am going a little chicken crazy!  I wanted to know what sexes of chix I would have hatching and this is the year, 2018, that I decided it was time to get going!

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Driving Vehicle links

Posted on September 4, 2017 by lppaintedponys

I have been meaning to do a links page for a long time.  Here it is.  Will be updated as I find more information.

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Our Driving Vehicles

Posted on September 2, 2017 by lppaintedponys

Another person asked what we have in our barns for driving.  Here is my response with our past and current vehicles –

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Driving Pics – Way Back News – Dec 2011

Posted on September 1, 2017 by lppaintedponys

A statement in Driving Mini Horses posted by Target’s Mom on 14 December 2011 – “It seems that a lot of people are “lurking” here so I thought it might be helpful to post some driving photos with a bit … Continue reading →

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