Would you like to know how much your miniature horse weighs? Maybe for their medication or just curious? Refer to this handy weight table from World Equine Veterinary Review/Vol.3:No.3: ’98. Use a sewing tape measure to measure the heart girth and then consult the table below to find the approximate weight of your miniature horse.
The American Miniature Horse Association, which keeps track of most of the minis in the world, began in 1978. But long before that, many people in different countries were trying to create tiny horses. They used a variety of sources for breeding. Small horses and ponies had been used to work in coal mines in Continue Reading
Minis get a chance to demonstrate their training in shows. Because miniature horses can pull carts and buggies, driving classes are popular at shows. The horses are shown at a walk and a trot. In these classes, the most important things are the performance of the animal and how well the vehicle, horse, and driver Continue Reading
People fall in love with miniature horses for many reasons. Some mini owners once raised full-sized horses but now have retired and moved to smaller property where they can’t keep big horses. By having minis, they can still share their love with horses, even though they don’t have a lot of room. Other people keep Continue Reading
Unfortunately, miniature horses are very expensive. The best show horses sell for thousands and thousands of dollars, with stallions being the most expensive. But a miniature horse breeder often has horses that are not perfect enough to be champions or to use as breeding stock. These animals may be bought for a few hundred dollars. Continue Reading
On October 11, 2016, Pony 4 Precious a 501 (c) 3 charity launched a website to promote free online education for children created around a miniature pony named Winston. The website offers videos, information, pictures, training, games and age appropriate educational materials that are available to all children around the world. The website will give Continue Reading
TOLLESON, Ariz. – March 1, 2017 – PRLog — Pony 4 Precious has launched a free scholarship for any student to apply on their website. To apply for the scholarship, log on to www.pony4precious.org and click on the “Scholarship Page”. There you will find all information of requirements and deadlines. The program is developed to Continue Reading
TOLLESON, Ariz. – March 9, 2017 – PRLog — Pony 4 Precious has launched a contest for anyone to try to win a money for any student, club, group or organization. To learn more about the contest go to their website and follow the rules and apply. It is easy to go to www.pony4precious.org and click on the “Contest Page”. Continue Reading
BUCKEYE, Ariz. – July 4, 2017 – PRLog — This is an annual scholarship program Pony 4 Precious offers to any student. To apply each student must fill out the application and do a project for Pony 4 Precious. Students are required to post a YouTube video or publish a press release in a local newspaper, blog or online journal Continue Reading