Miniature Horse Breed Profile

as larger horses. Theres just a lot less surface area to cover which makes the job much easier. Use a comb brush and hoof pick on your horse daily to remove any dirt and debris. And try to find a farrier that specializes in miniature horses to maintain your horses hooves.
Champion and Celebrity Miniature Horses
As miniature horses have become more mainstream theyve been popping up in commercials on TV shows and on social media. For instance a miniature horse named Gideon played the lovable Lil Sebastian on the TV show Parks and Recreation. Furthermore actress Kaley Cuoco has turned her miniature horse Shmooshy into an internet celebrity. 
Is the Miniature Horse Right for You?
Minis are typically easy to keep and train. They allow people who dont have the ability to keep fullsize horses the opportunity to enjoy an equine friend. And theyre often easy to manage for people with limited horse experience. Plus their upkeep costs are generally cheaper than fullsize horses as they require less food and lower medication doses.
Miniature horses also tend to be great for kids as their size and gentle nature make them easier to work with than larger horses. Still despite their size they are very strong and require training just like any other horse.
How to Adopt or Buy a Miniature Horse
Miniature horses cost around 1000 on average though you can often find horses to adopt for less. But miniature horses of desirable breeding can cost much more. 
Because of their popularity miniature horse rescues and breeders are relatively easy to find. Ideally you should spend time with a horse before bringing it home. Ask the organization about the horses history health and temperament. If it cant answer your questions adequately that could be a red flag that youre not dealing with a reputable rescue or breeder.