Rural Living
Miniatures
Development of miniatures
Friday, 16 October 2009
Miniature horses, or ponies go back a long way. There are records from around 1650 of ‘tiny horses’ among the exotic creatures in Louis X1V’s zoo, and the Hapsburg monarchy bred them in the 17th century, possibly for their children or as pets. »
Smile makers and heart stealers
Friday, 16 October 2009
Miniature horses come in all different colours, shapes and sizes, but you can’t ride them, so why do people keep them and why are they so popular? »
Minis' teeth are crucial
Friday, 16 October 2009
It is important to consider the dental care of a miniature horse as part of their overall wellbeing regardless of whether you keep them as a companion or a competitive animal. »
Miniature donkeys too
Tuesday, 21 October 2008
Mediterranean donkeys are true miniatures and are the latest addition to the donkey breeds now found in New Zealand. They arrived in this country from the USA in 1997, and for this reason are referred to as American Miniature Mediterranean donkeys. »