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Miniature Horses are found all over the world and come in various colors and styles. The Miniature Horse is a "height" breed; consisting of a mix of bloodlines that have been bred down over a number of years. Traditionally, there are two classes: A for horses under 34 inches and B for horses between 34 and 38 inches in height. Due to their size and stature, miniatures are completely separated from the hunter-jumper world. They compete in their own horse shows which include categories: conformation, in hand hunter, jumper and obstacle; and cart pulling, endurance, and obstacle. Miniature horses also make wonderful domestic pets. Sometimes refered to jokingly as "yard ornaments." Miniature Horses and Horses commonly live to be 25 - 35 years old, and on-average, Miniature Horses may live one-third longer than large horses. This size-longevity relationship is the same for dog breeds. For example, a Rottweiler may live to be 12, while a Chihuahua may live to be 18 years old. The oldest living horse on record was a Dwarf named Angel who lived with the Horse Protection Society of North Carolina, who lived to be over 50. She was just a shy under 2 feet tall! |
