Mini Horses
What is a mini-horse?
Miniature horses and standard horses differ in several key ways, including size, purpose, temperament, and care requirements.
Size: The most obvious difference is height. Miniature horses stand no taller than 34 to 38 inches at the withers, while standard horses usually range from 14 to over 17 hands (56 to 68 inches). This significant size difference affects their overall weight and body proportions as well.
Purpose: Miniature horses are often bred for companionship, showing, and sometimes as therapy animals due to their manageable size and gentle nature. In contrast, standard horses are typically used for riding, work, and sports, including racing, jumping, and dressage.
Temperament: Both breeds can exhibit friendly and affectionate behaviors, but miniature horses tend to be more docile and easier to handle due to their smaller size. Standard horses, although they can be very gentle, may display a wider range of temperaments influenced by their breed and training (if any).
Care Requirements: The care of miniature horses can differ from that of larger horses. While both require regular veterinary care, feeding, and exercise, miniature horses generally need smaller amounts of food and can be more susceptible to certain health issues like obesity and laminitis because of their size.
Meet our Mini Horses!
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George
George came to our farm last year. He was one of those little mini horses that was most likely sold several times and we purchased him from a mini horse trader.
He was very timid but has come around to be one of my favorites. He has a left eye issue that goops up EVERY night and has to be cleaned every morning. Age unknown.
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Eddie
Was adopted from a friend in Oak Ridge. She had taken him from one of HER friends. She had him for several years but he was around big horses only, therefore had NO friends his size.
Roughly 6 months after getting him, he injured his right eye. It eventually had to be removed. So he is now 1-eyed Eddie.
Age unknown.
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Mary
Mary came to Storybook Farm with Martha. They were neighbors. Her horse friend Martha was being sold because her parents were divorcing and Mary was just wandering around in her owners backyard with NO attention. She is a very very sweet little girl. She is not crazy about having a manicure but she LOVES people. She would LOVE to have you come meet her.
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Martha
Martha lived at the coast in NC. Her family was going through a divorce therefore decided to give her up.
She was kept in a back yard along with Mary. So, Steve drove to the coast and picked both of them up so they could stay together.
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