As pets or show horses, for driving, therapy, or guide animals, Minis are ideal whether you have limited space or a larger property. The Book of Miniature Horses is full of information on finding and selecting Minis; their care, exercise, training, showing, and breeding; their use as therapy animals; and more.
Pet, show-ring competitor, pasture companion, driving partner, patient therapy horse--the Miniature Horse does it all. But whether you dream of winning ribbons or just hanging out, it is vital to have a solid understanding of safe handling and proper stabling; grooming needs and feeding requirements; general care and management essentials; special health and wellness concerns; and basic training how-tos. In these pages experienced Miniature Horse breeder Kendra Gale of Circle J Miniature Horses provides the most complete Miniature Horse resource available. You not only learn the ins and outs of making a Miniature Horse a part of your life, you gain invaluable professional insight when it comes to buying and breeding, registering and showing, training and handling, and so much more.
Pip and Squeak are best friends. They do everything together! Then Squeak makes a new friend, and Pip gets upset. But soon he learns it's great to have more than one friend! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
Illness and trauma touch us all. Into the uncertainty and pain trots a herd of tiny horses, bringing a smile, a laugh, a chance to heal. Mini Horse, Mighty Hope introduces you to Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses, one of the largest equine therapy programs in the world. You'll experience moments of comfort, hope, healing, and even miracles as you follow these spirited mini horses on visits to children's and veterans' hospitals, victims of natural disasters, survivors of and first responders to mass shootings, and more. Along the way, you'll also get to know the founder of Gentle Carousel as she shares how the love of these marvelous little creatures has helped her navigate her own struggles and challenges. Perfect for animal lovers, people who enjoy true stories of healing, and anyone who has undergone trials and longs for hope.
Miniature horses cannot be regarded simply as smaller patients. The rate of occurrence, diagnosis and treatment of many problems and diseases are directly attributable to their size and unique physiological and metabolic demands. This book provides all the information needed to care for miniatures safely and appropriately. Essential reading for owners, breeders and the veterinary profession.
The Smallest Horse tells the story of Trixie, a miniature horse, who worries that she¿s not big enough to have an important job on the ranch. She tries her hand at herding cattle, but gets lost in the tall grass. She¿s sure she is brave enough to be a trail horse, but the creek is too deep for her to cross. She¿d like to be a show horse, but she can¿t quite master the fancy footwork. The big horses try and cheer her up by reminding her of good reasons to be small, but it doesn¿t help. By the end of the book, Trixie discovers that the does indeed have a very important job to do, and being small helps her do it even better.
Outstanding Miniature Horse Stallions: Past & Present - Volume 1The first-ever stallion sourcebook for breeders and buyers! Over 300 stallions and 50 years of proven bloodlines make up this definitive work by Miniature Horse breeder/owner, Pat Elder.Inside this 308-page volume:* Foundation Sires* Important Mares* Famous Bloodline Nicks* National and Reserve Champions* Proven Sires of National Champions and Top Ten Horses* Three Generation Pedigrees on each featured stallion* Show Records for each featured stallion* Stallion Progeny plus Show Records* Fully detailed articles on famous stallions:Boones Little BuckerooMartins Buster Bond, Bond Boozer, Bond DynamoFlying W Farms Little Blue BoyHemlock Brooks Egyptian KingGold Melody BoyOrion Light Van't HuttenestRowdy* Glossary* Full IndexOutstanding Miniature Horse Stallions: Past & Present promises to find a place among the myriad information resources so long available to other breeds like the Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred.