We all know horses to be these majestical, strong, and large animals that like to gallop through meadows freely, leaving the spectator in awe of their grace. But if because of their frightening size you'd rather adore them from afar, we have found a solution to your quite a rational fear - miniature horses.
The mini horses were developed around the 1600s in Europe and were usually kept as pets by the nobility. They grow up to 97cm of height measured by the withers (the part of the neck where last mane hairs grow) and are very friendly towards humans, often filling in for assistance dogs. These minnies are not actually a breed, as a few horse breeds can be called Miniature horses because of their height - such as Falabella or the South African Miniature horse. Since these miniature ponies are too small to be ridden even by children, they can be trained for driving, agility, or just spend their days as a family pet and companion animal being as adorable and beautiful horses as they are.
Below, we have compiled a list of the most fluffy, cute horses that could melt even the most hardened heart. And no, these tiny steeds are not baby horses or foals; these are full-grown beasts.
P.S.: If you are seriously considering buying a miniature horse to keep as a pet, remember that this is still a horse that needs plenty of space for grazing and can still show natural fight or flight instincts. So as with every other kind of pet, prior knowledge of the equine needs is required.
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Oh. My. God. It's A Baby, Appaloosa, Mini Horse
Mini Horse With A Baby
Just A Mini Horse
Precious, maybe it is good I don't have one! I would sit and hold it all the time and it would never learn to walk!
Little Horse With Teddy Bear
My Vet Friend Rescued A Abandoned Baby Mini Horse
why have such an adorable thing and abuse it?? beyond me.So happy someone has taken control and now will treat him/her well!!
There's A Baby Miniature Horse Asleep In My Lap
Just A Dwarf Mini Horse
Miniature Horse
Little And Big Friends
Miniature Horse
Mini Horse With Dog
Omg precious look how tiny it is next to a Great Dane. Love it
Apparently Mini-mini Horses Are A Thing
Tiny Horse Sleeps With His Teddy Bear
My Mom's Mini-horse Got Into The House And Stole A Banana
Best Friends
Mini Horse And Mini Human - So Cute I May Cry
A Mini Horse Broke Its Leash And Wandered Into Our Work
Mini Horse Nay-bors
Most of these aren't actually mini horses. They are mini ponies. A mini horse looks like a small version of a horse and while the "official" classification for a pony is 14.2 hands and under, this is a completely human concept. Ponies are pot bellied with thick necks and short heads with short legs disproportionate to their body. A horse is more streamlined and proportionate. There are many HORSES that are under 14.2 hands and are classified as ponies but have the physical structure of and therefore ARE horses despite what so-called "horse professionals" say. There aren't many actual ponies that actually reach 14.2 hands.
Mini Horse In The Ring
Baby Miniture Horse
Scooby Boo The Mini Horse And Bear The Newfie Visiting Elderly
Mini Horses Playing Follow The Leader
Nap Time For Shiloh Buck Skin Appaloosa 11 And 1/2 Lbs. At Birth
Symon
Brittish Spotted And American Miniature Mix And Me! Her Name Is Doll. And Yes Her Mane Is Curly
A Little Girl With Her Little Horse
Forget about kids! there will be none left for them after adults see these! <3 <3
I love horses and used to ride as a young boy would love to have one just like this where do you get one these days ?? I bet they are very high cost lol
why are they so small? is it natural? or some clever people design them somehow?
They were bred for coal mining. They used them after children weren't allowed to work the mines.
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Forget about kids! there will be none left for them after adults see these! <3 <3
I love horses and used to ride as a young boy would love to have one just like this where do you get one these days ?? I bet they are very high cost lol
why are they so small? is it natural? or some clever people design them somehow?
They were bred for coal mining. They used them after children weren't allowed to work the mines.
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