Miniature Horsemanship Stories

Monica Gardner tells us about how Miniature Horses first joined her family at the Gardner Hard Luck Horse Farm, and how much fun she's having with them, driving, training groundwork, and making plans for their first parade. Be sure to check out the links below and follow Monica's blog and social media, so you can see her colourful crew in action!

Angie Silvera joins us to talk about how she discovered her love of horses, and especially driving. Hiking, driving, trick training, and even helping out around the farm, Angie's having lots of fun with her Miniature Horses!

Mindy Schroder of The Essential Horse and Chimacum Tack joins us to tell about growing up with Shetland Ponies, how Miniature Horses came back into her life (twice!), her tiny track system, and having lots of fun racking up miles and driving her ponies!

Francesca Carsen joins us to tell us all about her Miniature Horse, Spanky, who went from a being very wild youngster to performing on David Letterman with his Jack Russell friend, Dally, and even starring in their own movie, The Adventures of Dally & Spanky!

This episode is a recording of a live webinar, Miniature Horse Care 101, covering feeding, hoof care, vaccinations, deworming, and, most importantly, When To Call The Vet.

Christine Tilleman of Ramblin Ranch joins us to talk about her "diamond in the rough" auction find turned champion breeding stallion, her volunteerism in her local club, and a special cameo interview with her 7 year old daughter, Leah!

Natalie and John Lobo of Cajonat Farm join us to talk about their Very Small Equine driving horses, Orion, Potter & Weasley. If you've been curious about combined driving, you definitely don't want to miss this episode! Natalie and John share stories of their driving adventures as well as some excellent advice for anyone thinking of jumping into the fun of combined driving.

Show Notes, Pictures & Videos: https://classroom.miniaturehorsemanship.com/21

Stacy Rolfe of R&R Ranch joins us to share how her barn became an "accidental rescue" for Miniature Horses and the special horses that have joined their family. She tells us about her outreach programs to share information about the care of Miniature Horses, including her very well received "Miniature Horses for Dummies" event.

Karen Griese from High Five Acres Miniature Horse Learning Center joins us to tell us all about her excellent educational program that allows horse lovers of all ages to learn about horses in the smaller, less intimidating package of the Miniature Horse.

Imagine getting your favourite TV horse as a surprise gift - that's exactly what happened for Taylor, when her family brought home Sugarfoot, the adorable Miniature Horse from Heartland!