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The Book of Miniature Horses: Buying, Breeding, Training, Showing, and Enjoying
Although pony-like in stature (measuring no more than thirtyeight inches at the shoulder), miniature horses nevertheless resemble small, well-proportioned horses with refined features. As pets or show horses, for driving, as well as therapy and guide animals, miniatures are ideal whether kept in limited space or on larger property. The Book of Miniature Horses is the perfect introduction, full of such essential information
*Where to look, what to expect to pay, and bringing your miniature horse home.
*Feeding, grooming, veterinary considerations, and exercise.
*Non-competition ways to enjoy Mini ownership.
*Showmanship-in-hand, conformation, jumping, and trail course classes.
*Training and driving a Mini behind a cart or sulky.
*Training a Mini as a therapy animal for child and adult care centers and for
sight-impaired individuals.
*Breeding for color, foaling problems, and registering the foal.
With stunning photographs by Bruce Curtis, The Book of Miniature Horses is as delightful an introduction to this fascinating
breed as the horses themselves.
*Where to look, what to expect to pay, and bringing your miniature horse home.
*Feeding, grooming, veterinary considerations, and exercise.
*Non-competition ways to enjoy Mini ownership.
*Showmanship-in-hand, conformation, jumping, and trail course classes.
*Training and driving a Mini behind a cart or sulky.
*Training a Mini as a therapy animal for child and adult care centers and for
sight-impaired individuals.
*Breeding for color, foaling problems, and registering the foal.
With stunning photographs by Bruce Curtis, The Book of Miniature Horses is as delightful an introduction to this fascinating
breed as the horses themselves.
136 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 2005
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About the author
Donna Campbell Smith
17 books3 followersHaving a background in horse management Donna Campbell Smith is the author of four non-fiction books about horses: The Book of Donkeys, The Book of Miniature Horses, The Book of Draft Horses, and The Book of Mules.
Donna has also written and published two cozy mysteries: In the Garden with the Pruning Shears and In the Library with the Dictionary.
She has an AAS degree in equine technology from Martin Community College where she also took extended classes in art and composition. She worked in the horse industry as a trainer, instructor and breeder for almost thirty years before retiring to write. Her books Pale as the Moon, An Independent Spirit and Bear Song have not only been popular entertaining reading for young people, but her books are used in many schools as supplemental reading for students learning about our colonial history. Her books include a teacher’s guide. Puddin Tain is geared especially to horse crazy kids in first through third grades.
Donna has also written and published two cozy mysteries: In the Garden with the Pruning Shears and In the Library with the Dictionary.
She has an AAS degree in equine technology from Martin Community College where she also took extended classes in art and composition. She worked in the horse industry as a trainer, instructor and breeder for almost thirty years before retiring to write. Her books Pale as the Moon, An Independent Spirit and Bear Song have not only been popular entertaining reading for young people, but her books are used in many schools as supplemental reading for students learning about our colonial history. Her books include a teacher’s guide. Puddin Tain is geared especially to horse crazy kids in first through third grades.
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April 3, 2023
A cute but slightly bare bones look at mini horses. This book is geared for someone with little to no horse experience who's interested in owning a mini, and seems to me to be a fine overview.
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