Miniature Horse Breeds

including working in coal mines, as pets for royalty and as performers at traveling circuses and carnivals

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The first records of an individual owning miniature horses were kept in the mid 1600s. These horses were said to belong to King Louis XIV and were kept at his Versailles palace in France. The first minis arrived in the United States in the 1800s and worked in the coal mines of the Appalachian Mountains.

Miniatures horses are used for a variety of purposes today including livestock, pets, and companion animals for those who are disabled. Minis live to be between 20 to 30 years old, the same lifespan of their larger counterparts.

Various breeds are believed to exist in countries throughout the world. These include:

UK Shetland Pony

Miniature Shetland Pony

Miniature Pony

Miniature Toy Horse

Midget Pony

Micro Mini

Dartmoor Pony

American Miniature Horse

Falabella

Like other breeds of horses, Minis must adhere to certain standards in order to be considered genuine members of their particular breed. These standards include being no more than 7 to 8 hands high, having rounded hooves, straight and parallel legs, widely spaced eyes and they must be well-proportioned overall.

There are Miniature horses for sale all around the globe, waiting to be purchased or adopted by loving families or individuals. A Miniature horse can be the perfect companion for anyone, young or old, who possesses a big heart for these little wonders.

by: Jan Smith

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