At first miniature horses were used to pull carts out of coal mines where larger horses couldn't go. They were muscular and bulky, but today's breeds have the sleek proportions of a full-size horse. It's important to remember that although they are small, they are considered horses, so if you decide to acquire one, your neighborhood must be zoned for horses. Physical Characteristics - May not exceed 34" in height
- Approximately the size of a large retriever
- Weight between 150 and 200 pounds
- Well-muscled body.
Types - Model draft Arabian
- Quarterhorse.
Notes: - Any eye or coat color is accepted.
- Miniature horses are very intelligent and can work with the disabled.
- They may also be trained as show horses.
Care and Maintenance - These horses eat what full-size horses eat (only much less): hay and commercial horse food.
- Be sure to have your horse wormed and inoculated.
Miniature horses are a very healthy breed. Contact the American Miniature Horse Association, located in Fort Worth, Texas, for a reputable breeder. Their Web site link is below. Web site resources for Miniature Horses: American Miniature Horse Association A site dedicated to the miniature horse
RESOURCES :
The Miniature Horse: The Complete Guide to the Fascinating World of Miniatures
Model: 0944963021
Author: Jill Swedlow Coffey
(September 1992)
Glastonbury Press
Horse of the Future
Model: 0944963099
Author: Jill Swedlow Coffey
(June 1989)
Glastonbury Press
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