Category Archives: Training

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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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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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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Introducing the Bit

Posted on December 30, 2016 by lppaintedponys

Posted 30 December 2016 – 04:53 PM – PintoPalLover I”m going to be introducing the bit to my 2 1/2 year old filly soon and just was wondering if you all had any ‘Do’s & don’t’s’ or tips for bridling … Continue reading →

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Forum – Beginner Driving ?s

Posted on November 7, 2016 by lppaintedponys

Posted 06 October 2016 – 12:38 PM – KLJcowgirl: Hello again. I started my mini driving this summer, I’ve driven horses before, but have never trained one to do it. She’s doing pretty well, but just when I think she’s … Continue reading →

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Round Pens – my opinion

Posted on August 26, 2016 by lppaintedponys

You (someone I was talking to) mentioned not having a round pen.

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?s – Keeping Stallions – 2

Posted on August 1, 2016 by lppaintedponys

and MM responded to my posts and several others with a bit more background – 1 August 2016 –

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?s – Keeping Stallions – 1

Posted on August 1, 2016 by lppaintedponys

I commonly frequent several Forums on Miniature Horses and Ponies and a few on horses as well. Recently – there was a post asking questions about stallions. I wanted to post not only the gentleman’s questions, but how I responded … Continue reading →