Last Updated: 07/16/07

What Care do Miniature Horses Require?

Miniature horses require much the same care as standard-size horses, except in much smaller quantities. It is possible to keep a miniature horse in a good-sized backyard by feeding hay and grain (check your zoning!). A bale of hay will usually last one miniature horse two to four weeks, and approximately one pound of good grade commercial food per 100 pounds of body weight is normally adequate as a daily ration for a stalled horse.

Like big horses, they need their shots and a good deworming program. Because of their size, people tend to overprotect them; but miniature horses are just as hardy as any other equine with regard to weather conditions. They need to be groomed as often as possible and their feet trimmed at least six times per year.

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