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Miniature horses? I have only miniature horses and everybody makes fun of them at the open shows. Why do people do this they are a horse so what they are a little smaller. Why do people do and say this?

Miniature Horses? Are miniature horses easier to care for then full sized horses?

miniature horses? Can Miniature horses swim? just something that popped into my head and didn't really know and hoped you guys and gals could enlighten me. thanks.

What to expect when placing a miniature horse in with full size horses? If we put a miniature in with our full size horses what can we expect? Do the full size horses treat in like another horse and it falls into the pecking order? Or is it more like having a goat or dog around them? Will the full size pick on or be mean to the miniature?

Can A Miniature Horse Run In The Same Pasture As Three Larger Quarter Horses? This may either be a totally stupid question or a very important one, but we have three quarter horses and are planning on getting a miniature- do we need to keep them in separate pastures, or at least put a divider in the one we have now, or can they coexist with hurting each other?

Can you pasture/raise a miniature horse with full size horses? We own 3 horses and was wondering if you can raise a miniature in the same area with them or because of the size do you have to keep the mini seperate? Can we raise and pasture it with our 3 full size horses? If so, what is the interaction? Does the minature fall right into the pecking order? Does it get bullied? Any major concerns we should have?

Are miniature horses allowed to live in any cities? If so what cities and state please? I've been seeing those miniature horses that are less than 3 feet tall smaller than large dogs and wondered if anyone knew if they were allowed in any cities as a domestic animal? If so what city and state please

Where is the best source for information and Miniature Horses? I am interested in getting started in Miniature Horses and would like to find the best sources for informstion.

Can miniature horses be kept with a standard size horse? Can a miniature horse be kept with a regular-sized horse? This is just curiosity. I have two horses at the moment. Years down the line I would like to get a mini but only if I could keep it with my two current horses. My two now are geldings, if that matters.

Would a miniature horses make for good indoor pets? My daughter wants one of those cute miniature horses. Do they make good house pets? I do have a large house about 7500 square feet, and about 2 acres of grass. I don't have a barn, so they will have to stay indoors.

Is it harder to train miniature horses? I am interested in getting a miniature horse, but recently I heard that miniature horses are more difficult to train than normal sized horses. Has anyone trained a miniature that can give me advice? Is it better just to hire a trainer that specializes in miniatures? If so, how do I go about finding a trainer in my area (from KS)?

Can miniature horses be trained not to crap in the house? I'm thinking of getting couple of them cute miniature horses, but I don't want them to be taking a crap in my house. Can they be "house trained"?

Would anyone have any idea how much insurance would cost for taking Miniature horses to party's for rides? I want to rent miniature horses out to kids party's to ride. Small kids only. Does anyone have a ball park figure for how much it would cost for insurance? Thank you so much!

Do miniature horses need the same amount of care as a regular sized horse? Also, what are some tips on keeping a miniature horse? How much space do they need? Thanks!

What can you tell me about miniature horses? I always wanted a horse but I was a city girl. Now I'm in my early 50's and I'm still thinking about it! I live on 5 acres. I'm thinking of a miniature horse as I'm a small person and a big horse (for someone who's never had one) may well be too much for me to handle. I live on 5 acres. How complicated is their care, how much space do they need, what is their temperament, and do they need a 2nd horse for company or can they be happy alone?

How often do miniature horses need hoofs trimmed? I'm thinking about getting a miniature horse and wondering how often do their hoofs need to be trimmed and is it the same prize as a full sized horse?

Can a miniature horses be trained to poop in a toilet? My daughter want a miniature horse as a pet. Thing I worry about is the feces and urine. Can it be trained to poop and pee in a toilet? I know I can't teach it to flush but at least teach it to poop and pee in a large toilet?

Do I have the right dog to protect my miniature horses? I live on a farm and just starting to get barn animals. I'm starting out with two four month old miniature horses. I'm getting them in September. Thoes are going to be the only animals in the barn besides two pet rabbits so far. Because I am surrounded by woods, there are A LOT of cayotes and raccoons! I am going to buy a dog to live in the barn with the other animals to protect and scare away any threats. I was thinking about getting a Cannan dog because he is a good size and his coat can warm him in the cold winter! Any suggestins? I need a well sized dog that is good with other small ang large animals but is still friendly to humans! I wasn't really thinking of an austrailian shepherd or a collie because they herd too much and will scare the small horses! Can anyone help???

Will miniature horses get sick if they are left out to pasture to long? Someone told me if I leave a miniature horse out to pasture it will bloat. Will they?

Are miniature horses easy to look after? I know that horses are herd animals and it would be better not to leave them alone in a field. I don't and I probably won't be getting a horse (for a while at least) but I just had a couple questions. Are miniature horses easy to look after? (farrier, vet, food, grooming...) Do they do well in all types of weather? Are they good with small kids? Do most larger horses get along with them?

Anyone know any good sites that talk about caring for miniature horses? I want to get a miniature horse.Ive been looking for over a hour and all the ones I find only have about a paragraph on how to care for them.

Does anyone know any good costume me and my miniature horses can where in a show? My miniature horse and i are are going in our first costume show and we need to think of a costume to where. If anyone knows any good costumes that would be great. Keep in mind that me and my family are going to make the costumes and I think i would want the costues to be cute but different and just cool thanks

Are miniature horses allowed to be owned within city limits? I live right on the edge of the "city", I am interested in miniature horses ( less than 32" high at the wither) as a backyard pet in our 1/2 acre yard.

On average how much do miniature horses cost? Hey I'm thinking about possibly getting a miniature horse. But now I need to figure out all the costs. So for all you mini horse owners, how much does it cost each month to care for a mini horse if you have them on your own property. Please include all the costs and what they are for. Thank you!!! the price of the actual horse doesn't matter to me, only the price for the care of it per month

Bare essentials to keeping miniature horses? A friend of mine asked me this question yesterday. I have a great book on keeping miniature horses but it's in storage since I'm moving in two days out of state. It has a list of everything you can think of in keeping minis but I can't recall everything (moving has been hectic)!! Would someone kindly give me a list of the bare essentials to keeping a miniature horse for my friend? Thanks!

Opinions on driving miniature horses in a bitless bridle? I am going to start ground driving (and eventually driving my miniature horse when he is older). He is very easy going. I can ground drive him in a halter, so there are no control issues. I was wondering if anybody had used the Dr.Cook miniature horse bitless driving bridle or other mini horse bitless bridles and thought they worked.As I said there are no control issues, but I do want to be able to have control if something unexpected happened. Thanks

Is it true that there were once miniature horses that are now extinct & that were size of a poodle? Is this true about the miniature horses?

What would cause a miniature horses hooves to grow outward? we have a 5yr old miniature gelding. His front hooves are growing outward and he is pawing the ground. What could be going on with him? we had his hooves trimmed about a month ago. I dont have any pictures right now? but his front hooves turn outward they are growing that way instead of straight . we had them trimmed a month ago.

What are Miniature horses good for? I'm going to get a miniature horse named bunny. Shes very sweet but she bit another miniature horse but there was a Stallone in the same paddock. I think they were just fighting him but she was sweet to me and my family. I also have to big horses. will they hurt her? and what can i do with her?

What sort of fencing is cheap and good for miniature horses, and how much will it cost me? I look after two big race horses for a lady and I'm looking to get a horse of my own which will be a mini, and the lady who owns the paddocks her horses live in said I can keep another horse there if I wanted to so I have perfect paddocks except the fences are designed for the race horses so the mini would not be safe. So before I get the mini I am looking to make an enclosure you might say for him.

What equipment do I need for miniature horses? I'm most likley getting two or three minature horses and I really need some help...I need to know everything from food and vet services, to blankets and harnesses. It would really help to know how they are alike and different from big horses. Also Do they get sick like the bigger horses, for ex. colic? Thanks so much!

How do they break miniature horses?? I've always wondered how they break those little miniatures to ride! Usually adults and experienced riders would train the average sized horse, but where minis can't cary the weight of a grown person it would mean that a 3 or 4 year old would have to ride it, right?? Well, no 3 or 4 year old can train a horse... just wondering if any of you knew? Thanks!

Is there Any Tick Killer That Is Safe To Use Around My Miniature Horses? we have alot of ticks around my house and they are quiet Anoying, my horses have been getting alot of ticks on them, and i just don't want my horses to get sick from them! Is there any Tick Killer that will not hert my horses when they graze?

How Can I Start Competing With Miniature Horses? What are the best bloodlines? How much food do they need, and if different from QHs, what kind? Is it okay to use them for both cart and halter? Where should I get one from to start? How expensive should my first be? What classes can I compete in? ...and anything else. I just need some direction on how to go about starting with Mini's. I've been around Quarter Horses all my life, but I thought it might be fun to try something new. Thanks!

how much do miniature horses eat? How many flakes of hay should I feed my miniature horse a day? She is 32 inches, and a pretty easy keeper. She is around nineteen years old.

How many miniature horses could I keep in a pasture that's almost - but not quite - one acre? I asked a similar question a few days ago about full-sized horses, but I guess we just don't have enough room. So what about two minis?

Are people interested in a future world with miniature gypsy horses? There are a few people working on breeding programs to develop a miniature gypsy horse. Our goal is to capture the beauty, intelligence, people loving temperament of the full size gypsy as developed by the Romany people and others in Britain during the last half century.

What is your opinion on miniature horses? Do you like them or not? And, why or why not? Just curious... I have a miniature horse by the way. I was just wondering what other peoples oppinions were. And, your mini won't act up and kick if you train them.

Are miniature horses good companians for normal sized horses? I have a normal sized horse and im think about getting a mini. I was wondering if they are good companians together?

What would be a good sized pasture for two miniature horses? We can offer them about 1/2 of an acre. (By the way we live in Washington) Do you know if there is some required amount of space needed for two minis, in Washington?

Does anyone have good sources of information on miniature horses? It can be books or web sites. I'm looking into getting one and need as much info as possible. I need to know about care. Plain horse care will work too.

Can i keep a small sheep in with miniature horses? Will the horses want to kill the sheep? I need a good answer for my dad. this will probably depend on if i am able to get a free sheep from my neighbor or not.

What is the difference between miniature horses and miniature ponies?

are miniature horses good pets and are they all mean? i have plenty of space and already own two large ponies is it ok to put a mini horse with horses? and i have herd that they can be mean are they?and if i decide to buy one what web sites could i go to look for one?

Are miniature horses allowed in Seattle WA? My mother, who grew up with horses all her life, is growing old and is in need of some kind of service animal. She would prefer one of those "mini horses" I've seen a lot lately. Many are being trained for providing service to humans. Are they allowed to be owned in Seattle WA? If so, around how much are they going for? Thank you so much for your help. Please someone answer this question!

How much do Miniature horses eat per day (in pounds)? I kinda want a Mini (I have some experience with horses), but how much food do they need every day?

What Do You Do With Miniature Horses in 4H? I know cart pulling is one of them. What else can you do with a mini horsey in 4H?

What do judges look for in miniature horses? i might be getting one soon, and i dont want just a pet quality one i want a reliatively show quality one, so what should i look for?

How much do miniature horses cost? Just wondering? I'm moving to a farm, so they would be farm pets.

how do I get rid of oak leaves and acorns which are bad for my miniature horses? There are 9 large trees too much to rake and we cannot keep pigs.

What is the difference in shetland ponies and miniature horses?

where can I find sites to ultra miniature horses? Ever since I saw these minis at the fresno california fairgrounds that were under 2 feet about the size of a small dog have been greatly interested in them. If there is any one that can help me.I would greatly apperciate it.

How to break my miniature horses habit? She thinks she can drag you and slip the lead rope away from you, we prefer this not to happen considering we have a nasty german shepherd up the road. Thanks(:

I need a farm name for my miniature horses? I live on a small acre farm. I have 2 miniature mares and I am just starting out with breeding. I want to incorporate our family name; to stay private; please just use Smith. thanks.

Is there a differenct between Ponies and Miniature horses? What makes them different? TYPO... sorry.

anyone do charity work with miniature horses? I have 3 mini's and really would like to make a difference and bring smiles to peoples faces. What is required?Can this be done?

what is the AVERAGE height and weight RANGE for Miniature Horses? for some reason I cant get a strait answer on the internet so PLEASE NO LINKS! I was just answering if someone could please tell me the answer to the question in the title!

What are the laws for keeping miniature horses in Oregon? Is it possible?

how much do miniature horses cost? I'm not looking to get one, just curious of to how much they cost. Received the idea from Rob & Big!

I have several miniature horses for sale in Nebraska? Colts, fillies, a few mares and some excellent studs. All of them are registered, or pending registered. They are all 'A's. All of them are under 32". A few will top out at 29". One might make 28" Where is the best place to offer these for sale? Like what state, or which part of our country? I want to sell them, but, I don't want to give them away. Are mini sales good in your area? Thanks in advance. Thanks for the advice.

whats a miniature horses vet fees every month? I am getting a mini and was wondering how much are vet fees with all the shots for a mare?

Does any one in the lower Michigan area have any miniature horses for sale? or if you know of any less expensive boarding available...? thanks!

Do Miniature Horses or Shetland ponies live longer? Also , which one is more healthy?

What do miniature horses eat and how much?

what's the difference between ponies and miniature horses?

Excersising and transporting miniature horses? Hi, does anyone know a fun, easy way to excersise miniature horses without riding, lungeing, or driving them? I am getting a mini. Also, can you get special horseboxes for minis? My mum is a little nervous of towing a huge horsebox, and full size horseboxes are so expensive. If we can find a smaller, and cheaper horsebox for a mini she wont mind. And how much do these cost? Thanks

How can I gain my miniature horses' trust? (HELP ME!)? Okay, so we got 11 miniature horses yesterday and they are all scared of me my brothers and my parents! They don't like coming to us! The stub always looks at us and he usually runs at us. The 3 foals come to me but nobody else. How can i gain the full grown horses' trust? Please HELP! Thanks, Alysa B.

How often do I breed my miniature horses?

Goofy flymasks for miniature horses? Do they make goofy flymasks with the eyes and sunglasses on them for miniature horses? riley, you have a miniature one? where did you get it from?

Are miniature horses legal house pets in Montreal? My uncle has one as a great house pet further out in the country, I just wanted to know if they are legal here in the city.

does anyone no anything about seeing eye miniature horses? please help me is for my english class!

Can you show miniature horses with the FFA association?

Miniature horses - I have never had horses before ? My miniature mare (which is new to me) is very round in the belly but not pregnant and has been wormed. How much hay would you feed a mini supplement with minerals and a handful of calm performer.

Treating Pinkeye in Miniature Horses? Hi, does anyone have any suggestions for treating pinkeye in miniature horses? Thanks!

Are miniature horses allowed in PetSmart? hahaha, we are getting a mini colt weanling, and thought it would be cute to bring him to PetSmart as a joke! lol. Would we have to put boots on his hooves to keep him from scraping the floor? And what about to keep him from pooping? A little diaper? haha. Just wondering if PetSmart says that "pets" are allowed, or just dogs. Thanks!

Miniature horses....? I am getting two miniature horses tomorrow, how can I help them get settled in? They have already been vet checked and the lady is dropping them off at 10:00am.

Is it harder to train miniature horses? I am interested in getting a miniature horse and I recently heard that they are harder to train than normal sized horses. Has anyone heard this before? Does anyone have experiance training miniatures? Where could I find a trainer ( I am located in KS)? I am looking to first just train them to lead, load, etc. (The general stuff) Later I would like to train him to pull a cart. The sourse who said this just said that their general temperment made them hard to train. And she mentioned their tender mouths. Any thoughts?

miniature horses??? okayyy.. so i was just wondering.. how much room would one mini pony need, like, in pasture?? and how big of a stall?? i kow that getting just one would make them feel lonely.. but i cant have any more than one, so do you think a goat or some other kind of animal like that would do the trick?? thanks in advance!! :)) well, actually, i think that i can have more than one now!! YAY!! lol. but if i cant, i will get a small female goat with no horns. thanks for all the info, yall!! i really appreciate it!!!! Also, if i got a haflinger pony, would this be a good companion for a mini?? and are haffies good kids ponies??? THANKS SO MUCH YOU GUYS!! You were a great help!!

Can miniature horses be kept with regular size horses?

Who was the First Miniature Horse Breeder to breed/train/show National Caliber Overo Bred Miniature Horses? and to concentrate on this Colorful Goal in the "A" size Miniatures. Please give source.

backing miniature horses? I've always wondered how people back a miniature horse? How do they do it? (im not planning on backing one...just want to know how they do it)

tips on miniature horses? im planning on getting a miniature horse or shetland next year to keep my horses company when they are on their own in the field. i have lots of experience looking after horses, but have never owned a mini or shetland so wondered if there's anything i need to know? any tips? thanks =]

Can Adults ride miniature horses ?/Can you ride them to get them broke for kids to ride ?

any1 who does 4H with miniature horses? were do i download the record book?

Isn't there a difference between miniature ponies and miniature horses?

Looking for a good web sight on miniature horses?

Is it possible to potty train miniature horses?

Does anyone here have any information on "Miniature Horses"? Do they require anything other than a regular horse....? any information really will help me out... thanks

is there much of a difference between taking care of miniature horses and normal sized horses?

How to Build a Miniature Horse Enclosure? I've recently agreed to take in two miniature horses that were being neglected by their owners. I need to build and enclosure for them, but I don't know how. Does anybody know? What kind of fencing do I use? How tall does the fence need to be? How big does the enclosure need to be? Should they have stables, a barn, or just a shelter?

Are Miniature horses Legal in Illinois? Hi I was just wondering if mini horses are legal in McHenry, IL. I want one I mean in the backyard or house We have about 25 Feet by 25 feet. Could be more. We also have a shed that they would go into every night

What would it cost to maintain and care for a miniature horse? Miniature horses are exactly what there called miniature horses. http://www.guidehorse.org/faq_horses.htm except im not blind ... i just want one for a pet. I put all my heart into caring for my pets. and i love horses. so how much would it be to care and maintain for a mini-horse?

How big does a miniature horse have to be to ride him/her? Well, I'm 5'2'', and I weigh 95 lbs. How big/old does a miniature horse have to be so that I can ride him/her? THanks so much xP Also, can Miniature horses be ridden at all? thxx everyone, i'll still get a mini horse, but i'll stick w/ the bigger horses to ride.

Is a miniature horse cheaper than a regular horse? We own some land and have a good barn. I know horses are expensive, but do the miniature horses cost less? I don't mean for the horse itself, but for all the upkeep and vet bills.

Size of Clipper Blade for Miniature Horses? I need to body clip my little girls mini for a show. We don't know much about showing. I just picked up some Oster A5 clippers at a yard sale but I need some blades as the one that came with it won't cut hardly at all. What size blades should I get? Do they have to be Oster brand? Should I get the wide blade or regular? Do I need more than one blade? Thanks! What I really need to know is the size of blades to use like #30 or #10 or #7 etc...

Where can you buy Miniature Horses that are located in Batesville or Cave City AR?

miniature horses for companions? I think i want to get one and i won't ride it i just want a buddy(possibly get a miniature that can pull a cart), and since i am less comfortable with handling a horse than riding and i want to get my handling skills improved, and i think since miniature horses are smaller and need less food and are (supposed to be) easier to handle i would buy one. good idea?

How much land do 6 miniature horses need?

How cold is too cold for my miniature horses to be outside? ? They have a shelter to get out of the wind, however, I am still not sure if they are too cold or not? I live in Oklahoma and it is getting down to 31 degrees tonight. Is the shelter ok for them and when do I need to stall them?

How do you register a miniature horse? I just got 2 miniature horses, and they are doing great in shows,so I want to take them to the top.How do I find there papers or get them registered in my name? I didn't get there papers when I got them and I asked the old owners and they didn't have them either.

Miniature horses in Australia? i was wondering if it is possible to keep a miniature horse in a suburban backyard. I know it needs council approval but what is the minimum size the yard can be? thanks

How much does it cost to geld a miniature horse? How much does it cost to geld a miniature horse?

Whats the difference between a miniature horse and a pony? Are they both the same thing just a miniature horse is smaller? Please give me as much detail as you can muster....Thanks

How do i tame a extremely fearful miniature horse? This miniature horse that i work with is extremely shy. We believe that she was a broodmare all her life and lived out on pasture without much contact with people. How do i tame her and get her comfortable with me?

How can I convince my parents to get me a miniature horse? I am a responsible teenager and realllllly want a miniature horse, but my parents won't let me! The main issues are transportation, my dog, shelter, and what do you do with them? Thanks!

My miniature horse is gaining allot of weight? I just bought 2 miniature horses and one is pretty fat any ideas?

What human foods can I feed my miniature horse? I recently got a miniature horse. She is 5-7 years old. I have heard that horses like human foods such as fruit and veggies. I have also heard they like sweets. Is is ok if I feed my mini these types of food? If so..how often and how much? Thanks a bunch!!

How much does it cost to build a Miniature Horse habitat? I am looking for MINIATURE HORSE and I have a lot of land

what is a good horse classifeids for miniature horses? looking for a miniature horse for a companion for my horse

why miniature horses? i went to the horse auction the other day and watched the miniature horses bring three times as much as the regular horses. now as a trainer im asking myself why not train miniatures instead of regular horses? is there anything in particular that people want in a miniature? does registration matter much? any info would be helpful. thanks

Things I need to go when buying a Miniature horse? Hi,Im getting 2 Mini horses in August. (They have to be 4 months to leave the woman told us) And they come with a Lead and stuff. I was wondering what we should do till August? I want to take my time and all. I get to visit them 3 times a week cause the pasture where they are at right now is right up the road. So what do I need as a first time miniature horse buyer and what do I need to get?:) Thanks!:)

Miniature Horses: Questions? I am possibly going to buy two miniature horses...I was wondering how much each miniature horse costs you each month (those of you that own them, obviously), and what that monthly costs includes. Please give any information/sites/sources/etc. that you think would be benefical to a new mini horse owner (I have only owned, and currently do, "regular" sized horses). Thanks in advance! More details: I am in the United States, in Washington state. I am planning on visiting a few mini horse farms to look at their horses for sale and aquire more information. I have heard that are prone to founder. I would probably put mine on a vitamin supplement...but would need something to mix the supplement in - what do you all think of wheatbran to do that?

What coloring/breed of miniature horse should i get? Next Spring I am getting my first miniature horse. I have no idea what color i want to get, mainly because I love all of them. Do you prefer an Arabian style or quarter horse/draft style? PICTURES OF THE HORSES ARE MANDITORY!!! you guys are so stupid there are arabian and quarter horse type minis, arabians have skinnier heads and quarter horses are thicker so yeah, i've done my research on this stuff

names for my miniature horses foal? i would like some names for my minature horses foal i have a boys name. what about a girls? thak you everyone i will post photo when she has it. thak you everyone i will post photo when she has it.

Is it safe to put a miniature horse in with a reguliar size horse? This fall we are bringing our two horses to our house and mom gave me permision to get a miniature horse if I paid for it. The only problem is that my horse is a bit of a bully so would it be better to have two minis and have a compleatly different pasture or could I have them in with our reguliar size horses My other idea is that where we got my horse she was in with a mini and they had a high fence that seperated the field so the mini could go under it but the others couldnt Oh ya and my horse is to much of a wimp to accually hurt anyone but still I want to make sure its safe

How do I know when my miniature horse is in heat? I wanted to breed my miniature horse this spring but it doesn't seem like she's been in heat yet. How can I tell when she is? And is she too old to breed (she's 8) or is it too late in spring?

How to build a miniature horse cart? I want to build a miniature horse cart because I can't find one for less than 300. Any advice?

Advice on how to be able to keep miniature horse in city? Do you know how it would be possible to keep a miniature horse in the city? And the city doesn't want "farm animals" in the city. How can I convince them?

How much does it cost to keep a miniature horse? i am considering buying a miniature horse. could someone please tell me how much (roughly) per year it costs? i live in australia so it can get dry i am looking for basic prices of feed and care per year

miniature horses for sale? i live i saskatoon saskatchewan anyone have a miniature horse for sale? i probably won't buy it but i'm just wondering.

Can I keep a miniature horse in my backyard? i reli love horse and have wanted one my entire life. having a regular sized horse is just not an option for me, but i reli like miniatures. i was wondering if anyone knows how much land i need to have to keep a miniature horse in Queensland, Australia. could i keep a miniature horse in my backyard here at home???