* Threatened or Endangered

Miniature Horse *

 : Equus caballus

 : Mammal

 : Worldwide

 : Grass, hay and grain

 : Generally under 36” tall

 : Due to their popularity as hobby animals they are prevalent across the world.

 

• Due to their popularity as hobby animals, miniature horses are prevalent across the world.

• The designation of the miniature horse is determined by its height at the withers. Most registries require a miniature horse to be under 36 inches to be considered a horse and not a pony.

• Miniature horses generally have the same confirmation as horses, albeit in miniature form, while ponies usually have thicker manes, shorter legs, wider heads and are more barrel shaped in appearance.

 
 
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