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Monthly Archives: July 2010
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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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 … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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Do miniature horses play?
As foals, miniature horses play extensively, running and chasing other foals, and playing with large balls. As the miniature horse matures they lose interest in play, but the mini horse can still enjoy games. One of the favorite games for … Continue reading
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2010 Foals
This is “Bolt”. I now have new owners …… Jason and Bridget Wright. This is COSMO. Born 4-2-2010. See me on the Sales page. This is SHORT & SASSY. Born 4-12-2010. See me on the Sales Page.
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How much hay does a mini need?
What do miniature horses eat? One bale of hay will usually last one miniature horse for a week. Miniature horses don’t require a lot of acreage, nor do they eat near as much as the larger breeds. You must carefully … Continue reading
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Tips on miniature horse breeding
Breeding a miniature horse is not much different than breeding a regular size horse. There are several ways to get the mare and stallion to breed but sometimes it’s trial and error on which works best. Miniature horses can … Continue reading
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Where can I buy a miniature horse?
You can buy a miniature horse from Sun Valley Miniatures! Whether you need a pet, a show horse or a stallion for breeding, we might have just the mini for you! Please check our up-to-date Sales Listing!
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