More Information about Miniature Horses
Other great websites about Miniature Horses
Cavallini di Amore is now a member of the
Virginia Horse Council
American Miniature Horse Association
American Shetland Pony Club
Falabella Miniature Horse Association
The Miniature Horse.com
The World Class Miniature Horse Registry
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Cavallini di Amore" mean?
- "Cavallini di Amore" means "Love of miniature horses" in Italian.
- Where are you located?
- We are located in Culpeper, Virginia.
- What's with all the horse lingo?
- How tall do minis get?
- Mature miniatures (3 years & over), under AMHA rules, may not exceed 34 inches. AMHR has two height divisions, Class A, not to exceed 34 inches, and Class B, not to exceed 38 inches.
- How long do they live?
- Miniature horses may live up to 45 years old!
- Do miniatures make good pets?
- They make wonderful pets if you are prepared to care for them the same as a normal pony or horse, just smaller.
- Can you keep them in your house?
- Miniatures can be taken inside (they visit nursing homes for instance) but they are horses and should be treated as such.
- Do miniatures act like horses or ponies?
- We like to think they have the best traits of both but they are bred to be horses not ponies. They generally have great temperaments and are very smart.
- Do minis wear shoes?
- Typically, no. They are not needed or recommended unless certain conditions require them.
- What do you do with a miniature horse?
- Minis can be trained as show horses in halter, jumping, cart, & costume classes, just to name a few. They are trained for pleasure driving and very small children may also ride them. They make wonderful pets, companions for other horses, and are used in special programs such as ours. In addition, they are a favorite attraction at petting zoos and parades.
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