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Horses Miniature
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Dollhouse Miniatures HORSE STONE BARN CALENDAR REDUCED $1.75 |
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Horse Miniature Dollhouse Doll House Picture $12.95 |
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Dolls House Miniature Accessory Animal 1/24 Horse $1.82 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Horse Trophy $1.59 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Cowboy / Western Saddle Old Brown 1:12 Horse $49.00 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Nursery Rocking Horse $9.99 |
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DOLLHOUSE Miniature Rocking HORSE PONY METAL TOY CHILD REALISTIC $5.95 |
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Antique FRENCH S R Doll House Miniature HORSE CART WAGON Metal Dollhouse Toy $24.99 |
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Doll House Miniature Royal HORSE CARRIAGE WAGON Metal Dollhouse MINT $29.99 |
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Jockey On His Horse Miniature Dollhouse Picture $10.95 |
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23 PIECE Miniature Toy Assortment – Horses-Bunnies-Bears-Precious Moments $10.00 |
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24 Miniature Wooden CHRISTMAS ROCKING HORSES $9.95 |
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Artist wood carved miniature ROCKING Horse Dollhouse Baby Doll bear toy OOAK $37.77 |
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THOROUGHBRED HORSE Dollhouse Picture Framed Miniature $9.95 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Soldier on Horse Statue #JLM150 $2.69 |
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Black Wire Nursery Rocking Horse Dollhouse Miniature $8.99 |
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Message In A Bottle Miniature Dollhouse Horse Picture $14.95 |
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Miniature Hand Tooled Leather Horse Saddle 4 Western Equestrian Doll Displays $29.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Horse Breast Collar Leather 1:12 Animal / Western / Tack DBR $20.00 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Horse Breast Collar Leather 1:12 Animal / Western / Tack LBR $20.00 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Horse Breast Collar Leather 1:12 Animal / Western / Tack BL $20.00 |
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Crystal HORSE Dollhouse Miniatures Blown Art Glass tiny $2.50 |
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DOLLS House Miniatures PINE ROCKING HORSE $1.56 |
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Mini Sterling Silver Good Luck Horseshoe Horse Shoe Dollhouse Miniatures $6.95 |
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Dollhouse Reutter Horse Head Cane Walking Stick Miniature for Doll House $5.49 |
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ROCKING HORSE DOLL House Furniture MINIATURES $9.99 |
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Doll Size Miniature Trophy Cup Horse Equestrian Award $9.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Wooden Rocking Horse 1:12 Scale $11.69 |
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Dollhouse Miniatures Doll Furniture Handpainted Rocking Horse Christmas 2″ T VTG $24.95 |
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DollHouse Miniature lamp rocking horse Teddy Bear Nursery Set $4.49 |
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Folk Art Horse & Buggy Miniature Dollhouse Picture $10.95 |
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Afternoon Coach Ride Miniature Dollhouse Horse Picture $10.95 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Horse Plate $3.00 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Horse Plate $3.00 |
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DURHAM MINIATURE Diecast Metal NURSERY ROCKING HORSE ~ REALLY ROCKS Back & Forth $6.95 |
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MINIATURE Dollhouse Red HORSE KIDS, CHILDS METAL PLAY TOY WHEELS WORK $9.99 |
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Horse Steeplecase Miniature Dollhouse Picture $10.95 |
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White Horse Miniature Dollhouse Doll House Picture $12.95 |
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Miniature Old FASHION ROCKING HORSE/ Hand Crafted BY TALLER TARGIONI $160.00 |
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Lady Horse Dog Dollhouse Victorian Miniature Pictures E $8.95 |
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Old Style Clothes Horse Dolls House Miniatures (AC49) $2.99 |
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Petite Touch Miniatures Knight on Horse w/ Spear $4.99 |
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Petite Touch Miniatures Knight on Horse w/ Flag Statue $5.99 |
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IGMA ARTISAN JOSEPH ADDOTTA BRONZE MINIATURE RUNNING HORSE SCUPTURE $90.00 |
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IGMA ARTISAN JOSEPH ADDOTTA MINIATURE REARING HORSES SCULPTURE $130.00 |
What can you tell me about miniature horses?
I always wanted a horse but I was a city girl. Now I’m in my early 50′s and I’m still thinking about it! I live on 5 acres. I’m thinking of a miniature horse as I’m a small person and a big horse (for someone who’s never had one) may well be too much for me to handle. I live on 5 acres. How complicated is their care, how much space do they need, what is their temperament, and do they need a 2nd horse for company or can they be happy alone?
Miniature horses require almost exactly the same kinds of care and treatment as their full sized cousins, although they do eat less. Do not expect that because of their small size, they will not be as time consuming or expensive. Horses of ALL kinds are a HUGE time, money, and emotional investment. It is important to research horses and spend a lot of time with them before you commit to caring for one on Your Own.
One thing to consider is where your horse is going to live. In some places of the country, it is perfectly acceptable to have the horse turned loose in a large pasture but many times a horse must be boarded or stalled. Fencing is important; it must be safe for the horse and it must contain the horse. Be aware if the fence rails are not low enough to the ground or are two far apart that a mini could squeeze between or roll under. If the horse is in a stall, consider the walls. A regular horse box stall may not be the best option as a mini cannot see out. The space where the mini lives should measure at least 10 by 10 feet, but if a horse is to be stalled in such a small area they must be able to be worked or turned out daily. Many people think that since minis are so small they can easily be kept in a small back yard, but make sure that they can be turned loose to run and roll every day! Also, if the horse is alone in a residential setting, the horse may pick up many behavioral problems because it cannot socialize and interact with other horses. If your horse must be kept alone, consider getting some other sort of animal like a goat to keep it company. Unless you keep the horse on your own property, expect monthly horse board to be at least $100.
Feeding a miniature horse should follow the same regimen as feeding a regular size horse, except in much smaller amounts. One of the most common problems a new miniature horse owner has is feeding their mini too much, which commonly results in colic or founder, or simply an obese animal. The majority of the horse’s diet should consist of good quality hay, and no more than ten percent of their diet should consist of grains. Alfalfa is a good hay, but it is extremely rich in protein and has the potential of causing growth problems in young horses and forming stones (entroliths) in horses of all ages. Alfalfa, which is a legume, is best balanced with another hay that is of lower protein such as a grass hay. Grains of all types are acceptable but not usually necessary for minis unless they are working heavily. Supplements of all kinds are available on the market, but should only be fed if a veterinarian recommends it for a specific problem. Feeding your miniature horse will cost you at least $30 per month.
Minis also require regular farrier care. Although they never need shoes, their hooves must be trimmed every 6-8 weeks. This will cost approximately $20 every eight weeks.
Worming is very important for any horse, to make sure parasites do not get a hold in the intestinal system. Wormers are available that can be given per weight. The average miniature horse will require a 250 lb dose of wormer. I give wormer every other month, rotating the ingredient. I personally use Ivermectin every other time. This is usually very inexpensive, but very important. Daily wormers, which can be added to the daily grain, are also available and work very well on reducing a pot belly. I strongly recommend AGAINST using QUEST wormer… it has been known to kill horses with wrong dose amounts. There are so many reliable wormers out there that work but do not carry the risk. Please do not use Quest on minis… and preferably your other horses too!
Veterinary care is also important. Minis will need annual vaccinating against tetanus, rhino, and flu. West Nile Virus is also a rising concern. Due to peculiar bites, many minis need routine teeth floating. The average horse should have their teeth floated every other year or so. Although they tend to keep weight well, it is important to look after their dental needs. Vet costs will also be incurred for random illness and injury. You may wish to insure a valuable animal. Expect to spend at least $500 a year for a mini’s vet expenses.
Stallions and geldings should have their sheaths cleaned every other month, and some can go six months or so if they don’t tend to be “dirty”. A vet can show you how to do this, and if you do it often enough your horse should not object. In only rare cases does a well-socialized and trained horse need tranquilization.
Their stalls should be cleaned daily to minimize flies and thrush.
A horse, if not turned out all the time, should be allowed to exercise at least 30 minutes per day. Lunging or driving is a great way to keep your horse active and in shape.
Do You Show Your Horse Love In The Winter?
Let us say winter is here and you’re warm and cozy by the fireplace, drinking the hot chocolate and reading a good book. Maybe you are enjoying some soothing music while ensconced in your favorite pajamas; all wrapped up comfortably in your soft blanket while the snow falls lightly outside.
What about your horse? Is your horse in a clean, warm stall in the barn, with fresh hay and clean water, protected from the elements? Did you remember his horse blanket? It’s not as though he can waltz over to his little closet and take it out of the drawer! Your precious investment is depending on you to remember the particulars of his care.
A cold horse in winter is a pitiful thing indeed. If you decide to buy a horse, even if it is just for the sake of saying you own one, please take the time to provide proper care and housing, medical attention, and the right equipment. Part of that equipment and proper care involves the horse blanket.
A horse blanket is particularly needed in the cold, hard elements of the winter season. The horse has no way of actually saying, “Hey, could you hand me that blanket, please?” It is a living, breathing creation and is counting on the master of the estate to give it what it needs to survive.
The horse blankets need not be elaborate, expensive pieces of valuable art. They simply need to be functional for the animal. The function here is to hold in the animal’s body heat in the winter. Of course, they are also used as cushioning underneath the saddles among other things. Which, by the way, is also needed in the winter and the blanket helps the horse stay warmer while being ridden outside.
Miniature horses have their own furry horse blankets in the winter. Even though all horses have thicker hair in the winter, the minis look woolly! They sometimes enjoy running in the snow just for fun! One type of miniature horse is the Falabella, which are said to be survivors of the Ice Age. They must have been an extremely tough breed of animal to survive the harsh winters from that period of time.
Maybe you are wondering if the horses of the Ice Age needed blankets. While I’m sure plenty survived without them, horses being gentled and tamed by mankind have also been bred somewhat spoiled or weakened, if you will. I suppose you could compare it to a dog that has been kept inside with the central heat since a pup. If you put the dog outside in the yard in the harsh winter, it will struggle against the cold. Besides, just because a horse survived the Ice Age doesn’t mean he should be forced to endure the winter without a horse blanket now. Humans survived living in caves with no electricity or modern amenities, but now we’ve spoiled and pampered ourselves and most would have a hard time surviving harsh conditions of nature. So, care for your horse with the love and tenderness that is deserved.
About the Author
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