I want to preface this by saying it is a real question, I do not want to offend.
I thought of this after buying an older former show horse who had fallen on hard times, with a lapsed registration. He is such a good horse...what happens to the others? Especially with the economy what it is right now.
With so many minis being born each year, are there enough homes? What happens to the ones that do not become successful show horses, or have nice conformation or color? The old ones who used to show but are too old? Are there enough pet homes? Do people keep the ones that don't sell?
I am just wondering what happens to them, since I don't hear of many ending up in rescue, whereas many large horses are facing neglect and being sent to the auction right now. Are the minis doing OK?
I thought of this after buying an older former show horse who had fallen on hard times, with a lapsed registration. He is such a good horse...what happens to the others? Especially with the economy what it is right now.
With so many minis being born each year, are there enough homes? What happens to the ones that do not become successful show horses, or have nice conformation or color? The old ones who used to show but are too old? Are there enough pet homes? Do people keep the ones that don't sell?
I am just wondering what happens to them, since I don't hear of many ending up in rescue, whereas many large horses are facing neglect and being sent to the auction right now. Are the minis doing OK?