what's your favorite thing about your minis?

heather1982 · 10-10-2009, 05:06 PM

I have always admired miniature horses even though I've not had much experience around them. So to all of you who are mini hobbyists or breeders, what would you say are some of the best parts of being a mini owner? And what are your favorite things to do with your minis?

Lil Bits · 10-16-2009, 07:38 PM

My favorite thing to do with my mini is drive on trails or basically anywhere I know the cart can make it, lol. I also love the minis for their personalities. They always seem to show them more than big horses do.

dproaps · 10-16-2009, 09:43 PM

Samson, our miniature gelding, is only 28 inches at the withers, so we have always thought he is too tiny to pull a cart. He is so spoiled though, he would probably be offended at the suggestion he do anything but look cute!

We love to watch Sammy play tag with our collie and Great Pyrenees, they are great buddies. And sometimes in the winter they all curl up together and sleep, and the cat joins them, its very cute.

When my husband was laid up due to getting hit by a van, Sammy would come in the house and hang out with Dave while he watched football. He comes in the house every now and then and immediately heads for the fridge to see if there are apples or carrots in there.

My friend has two little girls who just love Sammy. When they come over they give him a bath and comb and braid his mane and tail. Sammy adores children and will follow them anywhere.

We think he's a pretty special little guy.

Horselady44 · 10-16-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dproaps

What a MANE!!!!
I dont own mini's but I do love long manes...and they sure seem to be able to grow them! He is so handsome! I LOVE LOVE LOVE his mane...he looks like a total sweetie! Id let him come in the house and snuggle too

dproaps · 10-16-2009, 09:59 PM

Horselady,

That picture is over a year old, you should see his mane now! He's all hair, the kids love to mess with it and braid it. I'll have to get some current pics for you.

jjsimsez · 10-17-2009, 07:29 AM

i own 1 mini. i cant say about em all, but mine... i love his heart best!
he is broke to ride.my daughter rode him everywhere till she outgrew him. he will actually keep up with the big horses on trails ALL day long. we used to race, and id give them a head start. when he would hear my mares shoes pounding behind him, well he would just go like heck. of course they always won the race. hee hee. he bosses our 16 hh gelding. went out one morning and poor vega had little hoofprints on his ribs. how that little **** managed to jump that high, ill never know. he has lots of heart!!!
we free leased him this summer,but he came back month ago. my daughter brushes him, bathes, and takes him for walks down the road. if we are outside, sometimes we get him out and let him graze free. little fella knows his yard and stays right in the back yard. id love to get a cart and harness but just cant afford it right now.

WickedNag · 10-17-2009, 08:21 AM

We just bought our first mini in Sept. My daughter's baby... She wants to show him in driving classes is what she tells me. I think she was smitten by his size

He is 4 months old. Parents both 31" tall.
I know she loves teaching him everything. Shiloh had not been handled prior being brought to the mini catalog sale. She has taught him to lead, to stand for getting his feet cleaned, learning to accept fly spray. Not sure what it is about him that make her heart go pitter patter but he sure does.
Here is Just a little bit of Shiloh

singing tree · 10-17-2009, 05:23 PM

Looks to me like having a dog that smells and looks like a horse!

What a cutie!

BarnBum · 10-17-2009, 07:57 PM

I think my 28" .... "ten feet tall and bullet proof" personality is what make my little guy so special. He definatly is 100% personality

kaykay · 10-18-2009, 07:31 AM

My favorite part is training them. I am so fascinated by how a horse learns and thinks and to me is the best part of owning them. I am teaching Feature to do the Spanish Walk in hand.

horselady · 10-18-2009, 01:09 PM

Just a few of my little chubby mares that were my lawn ornaments this summer. always quick to show up for a piece of apple or carrot. and come when they are called. and each one knows their name.

heather1982 · 10-18-2009, 04:15 PM

Thanks for all the replies and love the pictures. I think they are all beautiful. I wouldn't mind owning one someday. I think for Christmas I would like to find someone who could give me a few instructional classes on harnessing and driving.

Range · 10-18-2009, 07:25 PM

Big wooly teddy bear hugs in the winter!

I love that mine have always done whatever I asked and that they are so dang cute!

"10 feet tall and bullet proof." Truer words have never been spoken.

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10-10-2009, 05:06 PM
heather1982 Newborn Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SC Posts: 17	what's your favorite thing about your minis? I have always admired miniature horses even though I've not had much experience around them. So to all of you who are mini hobbyists or breeders, what would you say are some of the best parts of being a mini owner? And what are your favorite things to do with your minis?

10-16-2009, 07:38 PM
Lil Bits Weanling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 359	My favorite thing to do with my mini is drive on trails or basically anywhere I know the cart can make it, lol. I also love the minis for their personalities. They always seem to show them more than big horses do.

10-16-2009, 09:43 PM
dproaps Coming two Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dickson, Tennessee Posts: 1,883	Samson, our miniature gelding, is only 28 inches at the withers, so we have always thought he is too tiny to pull a cart. He is so spoiled though, he would probably be offended at the suggestion he do anything but look cute! We love to watch Sammy play tag with our collie and Great Pyrenees, they are great buddies. And sometimes in the winter they all curl up together and sleep, and the cat joins them, its very cute. When my husband was laid up due to getting hit by a van, Sammy would come in the house and hang out with Dave while he watched football. He comes in the house every now and then and immediately heads for the fridge to see if there are apples or carrots in there. My friend has two little girls who just love Sammy. When they come over they give him a bath and comb and braid his mane and tail. Sammy adores children and will follow them anywhere. We think he's a pretty special little guy. __________________ Those who suffer with the suffering are dancing to the rhythm of God.

10-16-2009, 09:59 PM
dproaps Coming two Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dickson, Tennessee Posts: 1,883	Horselady, That picture is over a year old, you should see his mane now! He's all hair, the kids love to mess with it and braid it. I'll have to get some current pics for you. __________________ Those who suffer with the suffering are dancing to the rhythm of God.

10-17-2009, 07:29 AM
jjsimsez Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 815	i own 1 mini. i cant say about em all, but mine... i love his heart best! he is broke to ride.my daughter rode him everywhere till she outgrew him. he will actually keep up with the big horses on trails ALL day long. we used to race, and id give them a head start. when he would hear my mares shoes pounding behind him, well he would just go like heck. of course they always won the race. hee hee. he bosses our 16 hh gelding. went out one morning and poor vega had little hoofprints on his ribs. how that little **** managed to jump that high, ill never know. he has lots of heart!!! we free leased him this summer,but he came back month ago. my daughter brushes him, bathes, and takes him for walks down the road. if we are outside, sometimes we get him out and let him graze free. little fella knows his yard and stays right in the back yard. id love to get a cart and harness but just cant afford it right now.

10-17-2009, 08:21 AM
WickedNag Long Yearling Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,008	We just bought our first mini in Sept. My daughter's baby... She wants to show him in driving classes is what she tells me. I think she was smitten by his size He is 4 months old. Parents both 31" tall. I know she loves teaching him everything. Shiloh had not been handled prior being brought to the mini catalog sale. She has taught him to lead, to stand for getting his feet cleaned, learning to accept fly spray. Not sure what it is about him that make her heart go pitter patter but he sure does. Here is Just a little bit of Shiloh __________________ ~D~ Please feel free to visit my sites and light a candle http://amanda-garner.memory-of.com/ http://samantha-evink.memory-of.com/

10-17-2009, 05:23 PM
singing tree Long Yearling Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hartville, Ohio Posts: 1,025	Looks to me like having a dog that smells and looks like a horse! What a cutie!

10-17-2009, 07:57 PM
BarnBum Kid Safe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 5,851	I think my 28" .... "ten feet tall and bullet proof" personality is what make my little guy so special. He definatly is 100% personality __________________ *Life is a coin, you can spend it anyway you wish, but you can only spend it once.*

10-18-2009, 07:31 AM
kaykay Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,213	My favorite part is training them. I am so fascinated by how a horse learns and thinks and to me is the best part of owning them. I am teaching Feature to do the Spanish Walk in hand. __________________ Breeding AMHA/AMHR/ASPC horses in pinto colors! http://www.baxterspaintedpasture.com Visit our newest site! www.americanshetlandpony.com Miniature Horse Conformation Book by Kay Baxter Ask me about Weefoal mare pregnancy tests that you do on your farm!

10-18-2009, 01:09 PM
horselady Kid Safe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: albany new york Posts: 6,428	Just a few of my little chubby mares that were my lawn ornaments this summer. always quick to show up for a piece of apple or carrot. and come when they are called. and each one knows their name. __________________ www.rainbow-horse-retirement.com We love and take care of your companion for the remainder of his lifetime

10-18-2009, 04:15 PM
heather1982 Newborn Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SC Posts: 17	Thanks for all the replies and love the pictures. I think they are all beautiful. I wouldn't mind owning one someday. I think for Christmas I would like to find someone who could give me a few instructional classes on harnessing and driving.

10-18-2009, 07:25 PM
Range Kid Safe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back of Beyond Posts: 6,739	Big wooly teddy bear hugs in the winter! I love that mine have always done whatever I asked and that they are so dang cute! "10 feet tall and bullet proof." Truer words have never been spoken. __________________ "Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it all... you just might get it all, and then some you don't want." Chris Daughtery