In the opinion of many Veterinarians, all midget horses possess some of the genetic markers for dwarfism. Equine dwarfism is a relatively rare occurrence in large horses, but it is far more common in horses who have been bred exclusively for small size. Animal research indicates that there are more than 320 separate and distinct types of dwarfism, each with a unique genetic marker and characteristics.

Horse & Stable Spray is a water based product labeled for horses, ponies, dogs, cats and the areas they frequent (see label for specific directions). It has a little water-drop on the label to help you remember that it's water-based. Horse & Stable Spray provides effective protection against many flies and other insects. It will need to be reapplied more often than Horse & Pony Spray, which is an oil-based product. Horse & Pony Spray is best for horses and ponies that are pastured.

Horses and ponies are measured in hands. One hand equals approximately four inches. Ponies cannot exceed 14.2 hands, and horses are classified as being 14.3 hands or more.

In some circles, a midget is the term used for a proportionate dwarf. However, the term has fallen into disfavor and is considered offensive by most people of short stature. The term dates back to 1865, the height of the "freak show" era, and was generally applied only to short-statured persons who were displayed for public amusement, which is why it is considered so unacceptable today.

Just like its big counter part, miniature horses cannot be kept inside a house, but belong outside. The easiest way of keeping a mini is a free stall barn where the horse lives on a pasture or dry lot with a little refuge. Besides that, you can also keep a miniature horse in stalls at night if you can allow for sufficient excercise outside (e.g. on a dry lot or pasture) during the day. Horses are gregarious animals.

A miniature horse is only an American Miniature Horse if it is either registered with the American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA), Texas and/or the American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR), Illinois. As far as German studbooks are concerned, only AMHA-registered horses are eligible for registration. Please find further information about AMHA and AMHR on their official websites, www.amha.org and www.shetlandminiature.com.

The upper jaw is wider than the lower jaw and allows the jaw to move in a circular motion. This can lead to sharp edges on the outside of the upper cheek teeth.

You are not required to have your own horse but Pony Club suggests you have consistent access to use of the same pony or horse and use of a trailer to get to meetings. According to United States Pony Club policies, all mounts must be at least five (5) years old and may NOT be stallions. Please contact our DC or one of the instructor's and we will do whatever we can to help you find a suitable mount.

There are several different breeds which are commonly referred to as "Miniature Horse", e.g. the Argentinian Miniature Horse (usually called "Falabella"), the British Miniature Horse, the Danish Miniature Horse etc. Apart from that, there is the breed of the American Miniature Horse. The American Miniature Horse is a breed whose roots trace back to 18th century Europe, but it is in the USA during the last few decades that it really became a breed of its own.

The AMHA uses the slogan: "The American Miniature Horse - The horse for everyone!" And it is true. Because of their gentle, affectionate nature and small size, a miniature horse is an excellent family pet. Many people buy miniatures who have big horses and want their children to love, to know how to care for, and to learn to ride years before they are ready for even the most gentle big horse. As the child outgrows riding the mini, it can be trained to pleasure drive.

Weather permitting, weekly riders average 3 to 4 rides per week which last approximately 30 minutes each. The day riders go out for the number of days they purchased.

Take a piece of baling twine and wrap it once around your horse or ponys' pastern. Mark on the baling twine the width of the pastern, measure in millimetres (mm) and select the nearest size available. (However we strongly recommend that for horses over 15"2'hh that you buy Large)

probably most miniature horse breeds, the American Miniature Horse has evolved from refining small pony breeds, especially Shetland Ponies. Furthermore, the American Miniature Horse is influenced by Hackney Ponies and Welsh Ponies as well as Falabellas. Nowadays, it is not common anymore to refine American Miniature Horses with horses outside their studbooks. Both of the big American studbooks (AMHA and AMHR) have closed their books and do not under normal circumstances issue papers for hybrids.

Maintaining a miniature horse costs about one-tenth that of maintaining a large horse. The feeding program is basically the same but clean-up detail is much smaller. Because of its small size, it is possible to keep a miniature horse in a good sized backyard so that the rather substantial costs for boarding can be omitted. Equipment such as halters, blankets, carts, harnesses etc.

The refined and elegant looks of American Miniature Horses seem to lead to the common misconception that American Miniature Horses are "porcelain horses" that are prone to many diseases. That is absolutely wrong! American Miniature Horses are robust little horses. You can keep them in a free stall barn year round and they are not more prone to diseases than any other horse or pony breed.

It may do if you only have one other animal, but a donkey is unlikely to be accepted into a herd of a different species. It is always better to have two donkeys - perhaps a standard and a miniature if funds are limited.

A Syrian hamster, also called a golden hamster, is basically any of the non-dwarf hamster varieties sold as pets. In pet stores, you’ll see such varieties as golden, teddy bear, satin, black bear, and others. Dwarf hamsters are much smaller reaching a maximum length of only 3-4 inches, whereas Syrians are about 6-7 inches when they are fully grown.

How many ponies you need depends on how many guests you have attending your party and how often you want them to ride. A general rule of thumb is that 1 pony can comfortably handle 15 guests in one hour, each riding a minimum of 2 times. Please contact us to discuss your function and together we can figure out what you need to best entertain your guests.