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...That would depend on how much you want to spend. In the case of a "Regular horse" they serve a practical purpose. To ride, race, stud, and soforth. A miniature horse is bred as a novelty. They serve no practical purpose other than as a pet, or as a conversational piece. Sad but true.
As with dogs and cats, mini horses are a special breed in which the breeders breed them for a fee. In many cases, they cost much more than a full size horse because of the breeding tasks, specialized food, and hands on care.
The other sad truth is if the mini horse is two inches taller than the "norm" then they are worthless because as with dog breeds, they don't "measure up" These can be bought for the price "regular" size horse.
Again, the horse is only worth what you paid. Just like a 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang. You paid around 3500.00 new, but now its worth 18 to 25 thousand dollars, and some people want it so bad, they'll pay up to 50 thousand. Hence, its worth what your willing to pay. miniature horses can cost up to large sums of money, depending on its tempermant, breeding, showing backround, and disiplines, a mini can cost the same OR MORE, than a regular horse
****the answer above is half right and half wrong. A miniature horses price depends on wether you plan to show it or keep it as a pet and NO they are not worthless. Like big horses their bloodline counts too. It also depends on who you are purchasing them from. I bought two from this one guy for only 2500 for both. Like I said it just depends on the supplier and the horse in question. And in case the above person didnt know the miniature horse was not originially bred as a novelty it was actually bred as a working horse for coal mines as coal miners needed something small enough to fit in the mine shafts that could pull their carts.And no a horse that is slightly above regulation is not worthless its just put in a different class when showing otherwise it is worth just as much as the others. I have four minis and honestly in my opinion they cost a lot less than a bigger horse.
But if you do not care about bloodlines and only want the mini as a pet you could easily pick one up for a couple hundred dollars. We have a few that we paid like a hundred dollars a piece for. If you go to an auction sale or search classifieds you can easily get one for much less than a regular horse.
I don't know why the answer doesn't mention the following:
There are many, many different price ranges for horses, ponies, and draft horses as well as miniatures. Each horse is priced according to bloodlines (breeding), and usefulness. There are many different disciplines of riding and each discipline has different price guidelines. For example, a horse that would sell for $8000 as a trained English hunter would not sell for the same or anywhere near that likely to someone looking at the horse as a reining horse. Why? For one, it would likely have no training as a reining horse and thus would be deemed a prospect. Miniature horses, like any other size of horse being draft or regular or pony are priced based on bloodlines as well as training level. If the miniature has a show record and great lineage you can bet on it being more. With the market the way it is, an unregistered miniature (or any horse for that matter) could be found for bottom dollar right now... likely around $100.
If you look on Craigslist.com they are usually less
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How long are miniature horses pregnant for?
The same length of time as other full sized horse and pony breeds, around 11 months.
What do miniature horses dislike?
I work with miniature horses and they pretty much act lik normal sized horses
What characteristics are shown by miniature horses?
Miniature horses are artificially created by human beings through selected breeding. They do not exist naturally in the wild. Miniature horses can be bred from most normal sized races, and usually display the behavioral characteristics and appearance of the race from which they were created. Naturally, a miniature horse will have less stamina, speed and not much of a leap compared to a normal size horse.
Where are meaty and beefy and mini horse?
A mini horse is a scaled down miniature version of a full sized horse. They are not a riding breed, but can pull carts. Miniature horses should never be confused with Shetland ponies. As for ' meaty and beefy' horses, there really is no such thing. In some countries draft type horses are raised for meat production, but in many other countries there is no specific type of horse used for meat.
What do miniature horses eat?
They eat the same thing regualr sized horses do just less of it.
If you breed a Miniature horse with a regular horse will you get a horse the size of a Shetland Pony?
Miniature bred to over 15hh = Foal mature 14hh-15.3hh Miniature bred to Galloway (13.2hh - 14.3hh) = Foal mature 13hh and under OR 14.3hh Miniature bred to 13hh and under = Obviously, foal will mature 13hh or under Sometimes, though, the results will be different, depending on the genes of the horses bred, and the size. It would be extremely hard on a miniature mare to a carry a foal sired by a full sized stallion so it would have to be a miniature stallion with a full sized mare. Shetland ponies vary in size so it would really depend.
What blood is the miniature horse?
The term "miniature horse" refers to a specific breed of horse that is smaller in stature, typically standing no more than 34 to 38 inches tall at the withers. Miniature horses are not a separate species and thus share the same blood type as other horses, primarily classified under the A, C, D, E, and K blood group systems. However, they are bred selectively for size, temperament, and conformation, making them distinct from standard-sized horses.
How many bones does a miniature horse have?
A miniature horse typically has the same number of bones as a full-sized horse, which is around 205 bones. However, the exact number can vary slightly due to individual differences and variations in breed. Like all horses, their skeletal structure is designed to support their size and weight.
Would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses or one horse-sized duck?
one horse sized duck
How long do horses get?
it really depends on the type of horse, so if you really want to know, i suggest you learn the breed of the horse and look the breed up. most regular sized horses get to be around 14.2 hands. Hands is what a horse is mesured with, i suggest you look that up too.
What do you need if your getting a miniature pony?
The same things if you are getting a regular sized horse. A stable, a paddock, horse feed, brushes, hoof pick, hoof dressing, tack, first aid kit. Money for the farrier, money for the vet, money for insurance, time to care for it. The regular things.
How much does the shortest horse weigh?
How heavy is the shortest horse?In the summer of 2006, Guinness World Records certified Thumbelina as the world's smallest living horse. In fact, at 17 ½ inches tall, she is the smallest horse on record, she weighed ust 8 ½ pounds and was 10 inches tall at birth!But now, Thumbelina weighs 57 pounds. That is not very heavy for a horse. Other miniature horses can weigh between 175 and 225 pounds. A regular sized horse can weigh 1000 pounds.
