A gentleman from West Virginia began to buy and sell ponies, finding the smaller ones to bring a higher price. He sold his herd of miniatures in 1967 to breeders all over America, thus making miniatures popular all around the world. The American Miniature Horse Registry in Peoria, IL, was founded in 1972. Two divisions of size must meet a standard of perfection. In 1978 the American Miniature Horse Association was founded in Texas.
Miniatures come in all colors and patterns with two basic body types - draft and refined.
They can be used in much the same way as their larger counterparts, with the exception of being ridden only by small children. Vaccinations, de-worming and hoof care are very important, as well. Gestation for a miniature horse is approximately 11 months, with our foaling season beginning mid April. We have miniatures registered in both AMHA and AMHR, with colors including pintos, appaloosas and solids.