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NEW STALLION – GEE

We now have a new Breeding Stallion on our farm. He is awesome!

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DINKY the donkey’s xmas pics!

We are proud to say that Dinky now has a new home. She will be missed but we know

that whe will be loved. She took xmas pics before leaving. She is just adorable!!

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How tall will a miniature horse be?

Use this chart to estimate how tall a miniature horse will mature in height according to their current age and height.

Estimated Minature Horse

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What is a Filly, Colt, Foal, Yearling, Stallion, Mare, Sire, Dam?

	MALE	FEMALE
< 1 year	foal / suckling/ weanling	foal / suckling/ weanling
1-2 years	yearling	yearling
< 4 years old	colt	filly
> 4 years old	stallion	mare
Parent	sire	dam
Neutered	gelding (castrated)

Miniature Horse Grooming Tips

Groom your miniature horse regularly by brushing its coat with medium-bristled brushes. These brushes can be found at any equine supply or farm supply store. Always brush with the direction of the hair, and keep the bristles away from

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Newest addition to our farm!

TINY AND ADORABLE LITTLE JENNY!

This is DAISY’S first baby and we are proud to have her on our farm.

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A Day at Sun Valley Miniatures

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How did miniature horses get so small?

According to researchers, recognizable horses have been around for more than 60 million years, far longer than humans. The prehistoric Eohippus was quite small, just like many of today’s miniature horses. Horses have been successful for such a long time…

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Grooming your mini

Miniature horses shed twice per year, once in the spring as they lose their winter coats, and again in the fall as their winter coat grows in. The mini horses love to be brushed, and owners are encouraged to brush…

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Miniature horse vet care

Vet care for a horse is comparable to that of a dog. Yearly immunizations are required, and bi-monthly de-worming is required to keep the miniature horse healthy and protected from disease. A de-wormer (such as Ivermectin) can be administrated orally…

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