Miniature Horses
People
breed
horses
for
different
characteristics.
Miniature
horses
are
bred
to
be
very
small.
They
are
too
small
to
ride.
Instead,
they
often
pull
carts.
Miniature
horses
can
have
many
colors
or
markings.
They
have
small,
strong
bodies.
Their
necks
are
long.
Miniature
horses
have
broad
foreheads.
They
have
large
eyes.
Miniature
horses
need
to
be
groomed
every
day.
This
keeps
their
coats
healthy.
They
need
soft
bedding.
Their
hooves
need
to
be
trimmed.
Owners
must
make
sure
miniature
horses
don’t
eat
too
much.
Miniature
horses
are
curious
and
smart.
They
love
attention.
They
are
gentle
and
friendly.
This
makes
them
good
companions.
Some
even
help
guide
people
who
are
blind.
Miniature
horses
came
from
Northern
Europe.
They
pulled
carts
in
coal
mines.
Some
were
pets
for
royalty.
Miniature
horses
came
to
the
United
States
in
the
late
1800s.
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Miniature Horse Classification: Mammal
Average Life Span: 20 to 30 years
Origin: England and Northern Europe -
Average Height A miniature horse is shorter than an acoustic guitar. -
Average Weight A miniature horse weighs as much as a refrigerator.
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