AboutToni Yates Expertise I can answer general questions about the miniature horse breed- care, temperament, conformation, breeding and normal health questions but I am not a vet.
Experience I have bred and raised miniature horses for about 4 years and currently own 6 (with another one on the way). A good friend has been breeding and training them for over 10 years and is my source for information that I don't have.
Organizations AMHR, AMHA, AQHA, PHBA and the Virginia Miniature Horse Club.
Education/Credentials I have attended seminars and training sessions. I have done a lot of research and have a reference library on the Miniature Horse Breed.
Awards and Honors My daughter and my horses have participated in various competitions and shows on the local and state level and we have numerous ribbons as well as champion and reserve championship trophies.
Question Help! I am so worried about a minature horse! We think she accidentially swallowed a foam sticker and I don't know what to do! I put it on her nose andn we think it could of fallen in the grass she was eating. I know this is a tough question, but I need some hope. I am so afraid that she will die. I feel like my stomach is a time bomb.
Answer Hi-
Thanks for the question. How long ago did this happen? I really doubt that anything serious will come of it. Just make sure she is eating, drinking and pooping. It should work its way through if she even ate it. If she starts to have any signs of colic- pawing, rolling, obvious distress or depression or lack of poop call your vet immediately! In the meantime, please don't blame yourself. Horses can and do pick up and eat paper, strings, plastic bags and other weird stuff. I think she'll be fine. Best, Toni
