Wow, I think Its been like 2 years since I've been on here lol. That since I had a miniature pony as well. Anyways, I'm back on the hunt, this time, Instead of looking for a small backyard bred pony I want something to show. So I figured where would be the best place to learn? I'm very open In my time frame, as right now I don't think I'll be picking one up, for ATLEAST a month. Maybe longer or shorter, depending on how soon I find what I want. Okay, last 2 miniatures I had really bruised my feelings on the breed
. My first miniature horse was just pure out evil, bit, kicked, reared. Finally I traded her to a small farm for a unregistered colt. Story has been told, many lessons learned from that. I had him trained for show all but the trotting In hand, we tried everything he just didn't want to move under lead line. Very stubborn lol. Some times he was pulling you, other times you were pulling him
. I vowed not to do that again, plus neither were registered and I had little experience on conformation information. Why want a miniature now? I got an arabian.....
lol. Yes, I got a 19yr.old arabian mare for free who has over 6 years of trail experience and about 10+ of show experience. I love the arabian but just don't have room to build more full size stalls. Then I have this dusty 8x10 miniature stall just sitting all by Its self, and an unused pony pasture. Curtsy of my fathers handy work to build such things for me . Anyways, I just don't have all the conformation stuff down. Its WAY to confusing, short back? Little ears? Big Eyes? Arabianish face? Straight legs? Long neck? Thick or skinny neck? Tall or Small? Dwarfism? I know there's about 50 other things to look for
. I was going to get the Miniature Horse Conformation book, but the library doesn't cover It and I want to make sure Its worth getting. Or If I could just research the information for free.
Ok so lets pin point my goals, I'd love something double registered. Mainly because I'm not In the loop of showing and don't want to be stuck missing out on shows near me due to the fact that my horse Is not Amhr- AMHA or AMHA and not AMHR. If that makes sense. Plus a lot of brood mare/show mares i look at tend to be stocky after/during there pregnant? Is that common, If a mare Is bred does she get bulky and not stay so refined? I would prefer not to get a gelding, just to expand my horizon on breeding, or later on deciding not to breed and geld as my own option. Also I don't want something really big, mostly like 34" or under. Color doesn't really matter. I here Buckeroo and Rowdy blood lines are what are looking good right now. My sister-in-law Is also wanting to purchase, off of my advice. As she has no horse knowledge In general. I'd like to keep It around $2,000 possibly $2,500 max. I'm not looking for everybody advertising or anything. Just general Information, on what works best In the show ring. Would a filly or colt be best, what blood lines? How tall, for what class etc? I'm looking to do Halter, not really big In to the driving and stuff. I'm becoming obsessive about neck/head conformation. Literally.... I'm teaching my guinea pig to "stretch" her head/neck and keep her body correct. She actually looks pretty good lol, she does anything for a kaytee snack or celery. I don't even have to halter her LOL.
When you first started looking, or were to look now. What would you want In a miniature? I'm afraid to get a weanling, Incase It turns out like my other one(s) and has leading problems, temperament problems etc. Anything useful would be great!
Ok so lets pin point my goals, I'd love something double registered. Mainly because I'm not In the loop of showing and don't want to be stuck missing out on shows near me due to the fact that my horse Is not Amhr- AMHA or AMHA and not AMHR. If that makes sense. Plus a lot of brood mare/show mares i look at tend to be stocky after/during there pregnant? Is that common, If a mare Is bred does she get bulky and not stay so refined? I would prefer not to get a gelding, just to expand my horizon on breeding, or later on deciding not to breed and geld as my own option. Also I don't want something really big, mostly like 34" or under. Color doesn't really matter. I here Buckeroo and Rowdy blood lines are what are looking good right now. My sister-in-law Is also wanting to purchase, off of my advice. As she has no horse knowledge In general. I'd like to keep It around $2,000 possibly $2,500 max. I'm not looking for everybody advertising or anything. Just general Information, on what works best In the show ring. Would a filly or colt be best, what blood lines? How tall, for what class etc? I'm looking to do Halter, not really big In to the driving and stuff. I'm becoming obsessive about neck/head conformation. Literally.... I'm teaching my guinea pig to "stretch" her head/neck and keep her body correct. She actually looks pretty good lol, she does anything for a kaytee snack or celery. I don't even have to halter her LOL.
When you first started looking, or were to look now. What would you want In a miniature? I'm afraid to get a weanling, Incase It turns out like my other one(s) and has leading problems, temperament problems etc. Anything useful would be great!