Hi - I am thinking about bringing minis into my life. I am a life coach in Equine Facilitated Learning and Coaching and also am a Reiki Master and my clients are all equines! I work with the horses at a really nice farm/stable but I am longing for my own horse companions. I have always loved minis. I need to decide if I can afford two minis. I think two are best. They would have each other and I could control their hay/food consumption because they wouldn't be sharing a paddock with other horses. (at the stable) That is very important to me. I have experience with an obese IR Morgan I have been working with. I don't want to go down that road.
What do I need to know about minis to make this decision? What I know is they are easy keepers. They need the same dental, trimming and vet care as the big guys. I have heard lots of things...they are stubborn and nippy. They are sweet and gentle. Perfect for kids. No, they nip kids! I knew one mini who was 38 inches. She was agressive when I first met her but she became much nicer over time. She was very mouthy and actually wanted to bite. She was also responsive and wanted attention, wanted to learn. I think I could have built a good relationship with her but it was a Shetland that I was asked to work with.
I'd appreciate any suggestions, information, experiences, referrals...whatever might be helpful in making an informed decision. I definitely want to provide a permanent home, so I need to be sure. Thanks!
What do I need to know about minis to make this decision? What I know is they are easy keepers. They need the same dental, trimming and vet care as the big guys. I have heard lots of things...they are stubborn and nippy. They are sweet and gentle. Perfect for kids. No, they nip kids! I knew one mini who was 38 inches. She was agressive when I first met her but she became much nicer over time. She was very mouthy and actually wanted to bite. She was also responsive and wanted attention, wanted to learn. I think I could have built a good relationship with her but it was a Shetland that I was asked to work with.
I'd appreciate any suggestions, information, experiences, referrals...whatever might be helpful in making an informed decision. I definitely want to provide a permanent home, so I need to be sure. Thanks!