The Horse Report
All about miniature horses Supplied by Australian Miniature Horse Society What is a miniature horse? A miniature horse is simply a horse in miniature. It can be any type, but must have correct conformation, again all in miniature. The challenge is to breed all the magic of a full-sized horse into a tiny version. How tiny are miniature horses? The smallest miniatures are around 27-28" at the wither. They increase in height from there. The maximum height for the Foundation stock is 12.2hh. Height categories are 1. 34" & Under 2. 34-38" 3. 38-42" 4. 42-50" Do miniature horses have to be any particular colours? No. All colours are accepted into the AMHS registry. What types of horses do you see in the miniatures? Any type that breeders like, so long as the conformation is correct. There are ponies, stock horse types and the finer Arab types, depending on breeder preference. Miniature horses are not ridden - so what can you do with a miniature horse? There are halter competitions. Performance events include Trail, Hunter, Lungeline, Jumping, Harness and Long-reining. There are also have games like Keyhole and Bending. These are all done just on a lead, with rules for competition and scoring.
Miniature horses provide plenty of rewards through competition and showing.
What is an American Shetland? It is an American breed of miniature horse that was introduced into Australia from USA around 2012. It was brought into Australia to introduce new genetics into the society. Who are your members? The Society has a big youth membership with youth classes at all feature shows. There is also Open competition for all adult competitors and Amateur Owner classes. Some competitors start at Tiny Tot level (5 year olds) and just go up from there to senior competitors. What shows do you hold? The Society holds feature shows in many difAM 119 GEODE STANHOPE V
The AMHS National Championships Wed 8th - Sun 12th May 2019 AELEC Australian Equine & Livesstock Events Centre - Tamworth
~ Australia’s Premier National Event~ For Miniature Horses, Miniature Ponies and Small Equines
ferent local areas across Australia - State Shows for each state, and an annual National Show at Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC). The National Show at AELEC in Tamworth is scheduled for 8 - 12 May, 2019. AMHS is busy with the planning stages now to make this show as enjoyable and rewarding as possible for all our members. Where can show details be found by anyone who would like to take part? Find us on Face Book, or visit our website www.amhs.com.au For information contact us at admin@amhs.com.au
WORLD'S SMALLEST HORSE Thumbelina is a dwarf miniature horse and the world's smallest horse. She stands 43 centimetres (17 in) tall and weighs 26 kilograms (57 lb), and received the title of world's smallest from Guinness World Records. Thumbelina was born in St. Louis, Missouri - born May 1, 2001
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