7 Things to Know BEFORE Buying a Miniature Horse

7 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING A MINIATURE HORSE
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[@_greymalkin_7377]

My neighbour bought a miniature horse to keep the horse he keeps for his grandkids company, and apparently it didn’t take long for the mini to establish her total dominance over the paddock

[@chrissenter4071]

My little girl has 3 miniature horses. The sweet feed & hay cost me around 400.00 yearly. I do the ferier work myself. And the worming and vaccines The Coggins test cost me 90.00 yr. We have raised 1 miniature mule lol.. all together the expense is worth it seeing the smiles of my baby girl and her horses, not to mention when other kids come over and enjoy the evening riding them and petting them

[@immeandering]

Christopher Earl I love it! And I completely agree. Everything I pay to own my horses is worth is too. ❤

[@calvin7874]

What's the cost of the horses?

[@HiNinqi]

Thats really reasonable. Not expensive at all :0

[@brittanyritenour4695]

Thats really cheap for a horse.

[@brittanyritenour4695]

I spend atleast 300 to 500 a month for a horse.

[@Sureshots-yq6ul]

Thank you for talking about and reminding folks what it really takes to own one of these miniature horses and what a person must consider before acquiring one.

[@hoppy1234567891011]

I absolutely love your videos! I never knew some of this and it was super interesting. I can't wait to see more of your videos and your progress with both of your horses!

[@immeandering]

You're so sweet! Glad you liked it!!

[@anniegraz5991]

I got a mini a few months ago I noticed they stink more in the winter. I think my parents are going to get me a full sized horse! I have been teaching my miniature how to jump she is doing really well. I took a pipe and two chairs and put a pipe on top and she jumped over it but she did not jump high enough and knocked over. Anyways I love you and your animals!

[@sydneys1071]

You’re adorable! Good for you to be so responsible at a young age. I would have absolutely been in heaven having all those pets at your age. Keep up the good work. It’s a dream or mine to get my future children a mini-horse. This info is good to know for sure. I wish EVERYONE would fully realize what ANY animal requires before they buy/adopt them.

[@milliewhite2277]

I’ve just got 2 shetlands I’ve had 3 horses in my life and they were a lot more expensive than the Shetlands

[@brittanyritenour4695]

Lols I am sure!!

[@k.gressel4536]

Yeah shetlands can go to 500 to 1000 witch is basically a dog price-

[@LovinLife-pv7op]

I wondered about their weight. There seems to be a lot of rolly pollies in the mini horse community.

[@abeltesfaye_]

You have to train dogs too... hahaha. In no way can you let a dog not receive training or it'll be out of control and jump all over people 😂

[@nicoleffion1563]

Lizzy Grant definitely!

[@hadassahimmanuel1727]

Very so

[@seraby7151]

Our dog never had training except for potty training, and he is chill asf. Doesnt even understand what sit and stay means.

[@nestleeprim5223]

@Alyssa Coon same! I do showing and I want to do agility with my dog super bad! Her puppy stage was pretty bad and you also have to train them when to bark and when to not and all the stuff you mentioned! Also good luck!

[@MsBettyRubble]

Behavioral (socialization) is included in standard obedient training.

[@Serenityssillyvids]

I got so happy when you put this video up I love the stuff about minis and how’s Scotty’s driving coming along I remember a video with him chasing the buggy but I never saw anything after that anyways my parents are starting to give in on a mini horse I’m kinda hinting to them like if only we had mini he could do that or imagine doing whatever with a mini horse. Ahhh I rambling anyway so happy you made a video about a mini can’t wait for the next video I love you and you animals all so much😜😘🐶🐴❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@immeandering]

Serenity's.silly.vids Aww!! Haha!! Thank you!! I've kind of stalled with the cart training because I needed to get something fixes on my cart, but I'm hoping to get back to that soon! I'll totally make a video about it when I do!

[@Serenityssillyvids]

TheHorseNextDoor yeah I’m so excited😁❤️🐴👍🏼

[@helenecordray8494]

Love all the information you sharing in such a delightful way! It's great preparation before we visit a mini-horse farm BNB next week! Thanks!

[@horsingaroundwithschleichs9875]

Thanks so much! This was so helpful!

[@zane3947]

Very useful and informative!

[@allisonarts7540]

So true I work at a barn that shows and preforms with 14 minis! Just the other day one jumped the fence(2.5 feet tall) to get to the hay room! What a mess it was to clean up!

[@naimemoustafa407]

Those were great tips! Thank you!

[@sophiedollie4574]

Just subscribed! I am getting a mini horse this summer and need all the help I can get. If you have any tips on what I should look out for when picking my mini it would be really appreciated as I am completely new to this! :) Thank you!!!

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Very helpful , thank you for the wisdom .

[@immeandering]

Born Again Farm Girl Thanks!!!

[@barefootminis]

Great video!

[@donaldpedigo296]

....Great presentation presence and solid video production quality...sound...focus...editing...music, etc....Will you please consider documenting some of Scotty's medical and dental exams (floating), and ferrier visits, and discuss with us the dreaded digestive condition, Colic, and how you try your best to prevent this serious condition...?.....and lastly, how have you prepared for an emergency Veterinarian visit should Scotty need emergency help...?....For instance.....do you have a Vet nearby that is available to visit your home for an emergency 24/7, or would you have to load Scotty and transport him to get emergency care...?.....With Lots of Appreciation....

[@immeandering]

This is a great idea! I will definitely try to make a video along these lines once final exams are over. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@danaventura5998]

I believe the or one of the original developers/breeders of the miniature horse was a man named Falabella from Argentina. The pit ponies in England were Shetland ponies who when replaced by mechanization became children's ponies.

[@kylemoore5840]

What do you do feed wise when you cant be with your horse for a few days like on a vacation?

[@drjmk632]

I’m getting a mini and I’m wondering how many flakes of hay they eat a day? Any help if great :)

[@canteringgallop4323]

Hey, I'm prepping my property for a mini or two, is there a type of grass that has low sugar/carbs(pretty much just empty carbs), my dad doesn't want to cover the grass with gravel haha, so is there any "breed" of grass that maybe either doesn't really do anything weight/insulin-wise, like I was talking about before, or maybe even something that's safe for horses to eat but doesn't really taste good to them so they might just not eat it? Thanks! Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated:)

[@memoriesmattertacha]

You are so mature! Great video

[@yourpersonalfrenchfryoffical]

I’m saving up for my own miniature and I know nothing, well a little about mini’s so this is super helpful

[@artsandattitudes4231]

Great Video,.. And adorable,..

[@PheonixStarsx]

My dad and mom got us a house in the south of Lebanon and it has so much space for things , I’ll see if there’s mini horses in Lebanon

[@johnpeters8929]

Thanks really big help

[@saltlifegull4091]

Love your videos! Just got a farm and have so many questions!! Main questions: What all can you do with a mini? Is it true small children can't ride them?

[@Miniboys_11]

True. There is one more thing that is extremely important!! Mini horses need to be completely closed up overnight. In a stall, a fully closed in pen, or even a trailer. Just don't leave them out overnight. One coyote could kill it if it wanted so be extremely careful. Otherwise great video! 👍

[@kenfan5666]

I'm thinking about moving to rural part of Maryland and getting some farmland. And I'm considerring buying some horses at the annual government auction at Assateague/Chincoteague. How much acreage would you recomend for grazing and pasturing per horse? How much should I expect to budget per year? What is the life expectancy? I've read between 15 and 30 years. Is training a horse similar to training a dog? What are the major types of ailments that they suffer from? Is it important to raise them as a pair or herd or can you just have a single horse? Sorry for all these questions. I ask because I dont have much experience with horses but would consider having a couple and use them both for local transportation pulling a small cart to town and back, and as pets if possible. Otherwise, if it's really cost prohibitive, time intensive, or unrealistic, I would just stick with a couple of dogs. Me, my wife, and kids all love animals but I would never want to take on more than I can handle. My kids are 8 and 11, and we've had dogs all our lives so we could probably make the transition if it makes sense to. I've been considerring this for a while and thought it would make more sense to enroll my family in some riding classes first, spend a year or two getting to know what is necessary to take care of horses and just doing it. What are your thoughts?

[@janey0707]

My mum said I could get a Shetland so this is really helpful thanks

[@llamalluver1258]

hey love your videos! I might be getting some ponies, and does all of this stuff apply to ponies too? particularly the part about not being able to be on grass? thanks!

[@artichare1839]

Most ponies can easily get overweight overall so it’s important to match their feed with the amount of exercise they get.

[@labogaerts]

You are adorable! And smart!

[@buddysclassics9381]

One thing, great video, but minis were originally bred for the royal children of England. Later on, because of their small size and the need for something to pull the coal carts, and since there were not yet engines to do the work, they used minis. Great video though.

[@jessicakelley5962]

What things do I feed my mini

[@victoriasherwin5903]

Shetland ponies ( miniature horses as you call them) come from the Shetland island in Scotland there were used to work the land.

[@qusainrizvi5653]

Nice

[@kirstyj9293]

Spot on with everything u said x

[@immeandering]

Kirsty J Thank you!!!

[@anthonyg7534]

I am very old man your vedio young youth explanations of the most adorable horse learning is in my opinion expert and very professional your personal experienced of the real miniature horses many other older adult vedios Dr. & MD experts on miniature horse topics .not as proffessional as you in shorter words horse colledge from you thanks I learned more about horses

[@bigsky445]

Agreed! Isn't she great?!

[@atanki5682]

What the fuck is that grammar

[@JJ-rb4rx]

Miguel Nassif lol give the old guy a break he might have poor eye sight

[@charlotte6154]

@@atanki5682 What the fuck is wrong with you? Leave him be -_-

[@BizzaroBrainBoi]

jazz music is great

[@VanessaLennox]

I want one!!!

[@OscarRodriguez78]

You mentioned they live on average 30% longer than regular horses. How many years do the normally live. Also, you mentioned they cost a little less, what is the ballpark price for these types of horses.

[@artichare1839]

Normally average horses live for about 20 - 30 years, ponies, Icelandic horses and minis usually live for 25 - 30+ years. The cost vary a lot depending on different factors such as age, breeding and training.

[@christinejoyce2372]

can you do a video on how miniature pony gets along with dogs and other animals plz?

[@Ultimate-Alpha-White_wolf]

what about a ruscue

[@orliyakopson6645]

I might be getting a $850 baby colt mini and I’m really excited

[@Carouselpics]

I will be purchasing a mini for a companion for my full sized horse. I am sure that it will work out. My full size is gentle. We are putting up fencing and will be certain to get the correct type. Im excited! Thank you for the info!

[@robotkookie2984]

I'm here before yangyang buy one to raise in the wayv dorm

[@rikaandrolo8820]

ive got a mini colt

[@truebrotherhood6779]

What state do you live in ?? Great vid. Im thinking about buying two minature horses. Do you recommed males or females ?

[@emilybean1458]

Gelding😂

[@Salem.lacyy437]

mares(females) are REALLY moody. geldings(males) will do everything to please you

[@LESLIESANDRA1014]

Very infomative video! Although the background music is nice it is very distracting.

[@zoekeys1695]

Hi could I leave a 13.2 pony in a field with a shetland?

[@immeandering]

It depends how how well they get long along. If they are nice together and don't roughhouse, absolutely! That is about the size of my horse and my boys tend to get along pretty well.

[@zoekeys1695]

TheHorseNextDoor thank you I will try them out and I just have to hope they don’t fight! 🥴

[@chloesgrass4143]

Hey I got a new minature horse and we used the people who we got it from's trailer, and I was wondering what form of transport to use if you dont have a trailer when we want to next transport

[@equestrianlife7335]

Lilo X Charlie if you can’t afford a horse float, maybe ask someone to help you out with transporting

[@eliseblair5228]

Nothing. You still need a trailer to move a horse. If you don’t have your own then you can rent one.

[@missryanswers]

Maybe do a video on differences of miniature horse vs Shetland pony? It seems most people, EVEN some Breeders sell Shetlands as "miniature horses" who may be unaware of a breed of sleek "honey I shrunk the horse" miniature horses. Differences Ex: less rounded belly, hooves, head, limbs more petite. Mini's smooth coats vs Shetlands more coarse. Mini's silkier non-bushy mane's and tail; necks longer proportionately than Shetland. Link 2 team of 6 all black mini's cart driving:kzbin.info/www/bejne/poCZd5SOa96tnZY

[@complexitymsp3940]

Miniature Horses are so Cute

[@joey6353]

I’m not buying a horse yet I’m still here 🥸

[@jordanarakes6151]

Can you do a pony one please

[@hasnabouzani9117]

Would Shetland Pony be good first own pony?

[@immeandering]

I think so! Although, training and personality matter the most. :)

[@friesianlife7943]

MinSuga Genius with Bts jjang jjang man bbong bbong yeah but i would take a older one

[@thechad9755]

Hey I'm looking to buy a mini horse I've found a breeder and the horse is already halter trained but I'm concerned about having enough space to keep her I live on a Holliday resort in Africa the whole thing is fenced off but she'll need to stay in my yard for some of the time especially around December when I don't want customers getting to her but I have a barn and limited space in my yard ... the whole resort is over 1 hectares but doesn't have much grass as its mostly beach sand I know that she.ll eat mostly dry feed but is that enough ? Looking for some advice as I have no idea how much space she'll need and I have reallly related unagressive dogs too

[@eliseblair5228]

The Chad minimum of an acre really. What experience do you have with horses? If no grass available, you need to feed hay as a substitute. You also shouldn’t keep it on it’s own. They’re herd animals after all

[@canteringgallop4323]

I agree with Elise, but as long as you have some type of animal(small goats are great) with it almost all the time you should be fine. Beachy sand is actually perfect for minis!! Like she was talking about in the video green, lush grass is really bad for them and they really don't need a lot of space!! To be honest your setup sounds perfect! EDIT: Just realized this is two years old lmao - did you ever get him/her?

[@TheVenus240]

I love your dog.. Just another kid. Lol..

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

Great info...good to know BUT the music has to go. Going to watch your videos. You are really good at this. Keep it up. Hugs from Texas

[@___David___Savian]

Do you slip your miniature horse a Rufi ?? Sincerely, Bill C.

[@jerricho11]

What is the life span of a mini horse? I know a horse can live up to 20 to 30 years but some have lived to be 40... so if mini horses live longer.... then how old can a mini horse get?

[@immeandering]

About 30 years!

[@QHLover87]

My friend had one that lived to 56

[@misspie8036]

@@QHLover87 human years or horse years?

[@QHLover87]

@@misspie8036 human

[@misspie8036]

@@QHLover87 omg that’s a long time, thank you for replying!!

[@jtfromflorida]

you say they dont cost as much? But you never said the cost?

[@doctordemon6487]

I just brought one ☝️ his name is nacho 👍😊✅

[@LovinLife-pv7op]

Nacho is a great name!

[@mooncow-io]

“You can’t treat them like a pet and not train them.” This has me worried about what a nightmare her dogs must be 😂 ALL pets ABSOLUTELY need to be trained.

[@jackyparker2804]

I want to try and learn how to trim horses hoofs so I only have to pay for the equipment 😂 so I really only have to pay for food and vet

[@ralphgabrielperez6286]

How much a miniature horse cost?

[@equestrianlife7335]

Ralph Gabriel Perez Vlogs it depends!

[@INDY92500]

Muddy paws Thanks for the input. I'm sure that helped him a lot........

[@equestrianlife7335]

INDY92500 well it depends I’ve seen some priced for $5000

[@INDY92500]

Yes, but at least that comment gives him some sort of figure other than "It depends". Putting those two comments together should have been your first comment.

[@equestrianlife7335]

INDY92500 well it does totally depend on the owners who put up there pony for sale I’ve seen some $450+ and I’ve seen some $5000+

[@lanamyers_101]

Lol I bought my mini pony for 50$ I do farrier and teeth myself I make my own bales and I pay 50$ for the vaccine but it’s cheaper as I don’t bring my pony to her I go and pick up the vaccine and give it myself and he lives in my arena so he don’t get chubby and I do liberty with him he also pulls me in a little buggy 😂❤️

[@smokeybear1925]

Too late already got one

[@leonard9378]

Now, here the real thing. *how do I convince my parents to let me have one*

[@georgiabraundel522]

We have a barn but my mom won’t let me get a horse unless I ride, I really hate riding horses which is why I want a miniature horse

[@wadestef1]

Russian Cat Animations lol ik my dads convinced but mom.. not so much

[@nestleeprim5223]

@@georgiabraundel522 I love riding horses but we have no room for a regular one so I won’t a mini super bad!

[@music4gamers947]

I cant believe they are really that small like how????? Its my dream lmfaooo

[@supaman321123]

Whose here after seeing Arnold Schwarzeneggars mini horses?

[@lorelaik9115]

I'm ten and I weigh about 82 pounds could I ride an adult mini horse?

[@hooplights7639]

Yes you can they can carried more than that

[@hooplights7639]

Okay hope you enjoy him or her

[@lorelaik9115]

Thanks, She's a Friesian and her name is Forest, yesterday we won first prize in a in a jumps course thingy or whatever you call it 😂

[@hooplights7639]

What was the prize

[@lorelaik9115]

It was $300 with a brand new show bridle.

[@VeNuS2910]

i like to have one :)

[@thecollectiveconscious]

😂😂😂 this girl sounds like she doesn’t want anyone having a mini horse if she can’t have one.. I’m getting one as a PET for sure my dad just bought 115 acres in California

[@lenitaa7938]

Great info! Thanks! 🌹 Please, please turn off thehe jazz music in the background.. very distracting.. Thanks!☺️

[@helpfultips1533]

I have a teacup horse that Is the the of a corgi she is 10 and let me tell when she kicked me once or twice it hurt like my Clydesdale horses kick

[@AlCahomie]

Hey still better than a dog. I feel bad for all you “dog lovers” out there. *physically shudders*

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

overbiece

[@peeledpotato476oop9]

In England we call them shetland ponys

[@pamwaldron2566]

There is a difference between Shetland ponies and miniature horses. For one, Shetlands and minis look distinctly different. Shetland ponies have fewer vertebra than horses and thicker coats and thicker, more unruly manes and are fatter/stockier in the barrel. They are the teddy bears of the equine world in looks if not temperament. Miniature horses look like regular size horses except for size. They have the same number of vertebra as full sized horses, horse mane (ie smoother and thinner than shetlands). When looking at a photograph of a mini, if you don't have a size reference in the photo, you would think them to be regular size horses. Miniature horses are 9 hands (36 inches) or shorter. Shetlands are 9 hands and over in height - with some exceptions of half a hand (2 inches) or so in either breed. Ponies and horses also have different temperaments, with ponies being generally more stubborn and temperamental - *in my experience* - again, there will be exceptions, and my experiences may not match yours. Basically, "your mileage may vary." Check out true miniature horses and Shetland ponies side by side in life if you get the opportunity or in pictures. You will see the differences.

[@peeledpotato476oop9]

@@pamwaldron2566 k

[@olivia8184]

What are you saying dog don’t have to be trained.😂not to be mean or anything.

[@denelll.bennettsurvivorwar8224]

*I’m not sure why you have background music going on. It makes it really really hard to concentrate on what you’re saying!!!*

[@BCreative12]

Hello. Ur gorgeous! 💖

[@lordsothii5617]

hypothetically say i bought a mini horse has a gift for my friends as a housewarming gift for their new house. Are the good with german shepards becuase if they are not then they have a problem. this is all hypothetical by the way .

[@tyster911]

Nah in keeping one in my house

[@drjmk632]

Tyler H yeah you clearly aren’t a horse person

[@tavrosnitram1529]

Or they just dont want a horse in their house, just like some people dont want really big dogs in their houses

[@shawnmeyers3292]

Good video; I just wish you didn’t blast that trashy ass music at 0:20. Like thanks for that. You talk so soft then blast that annoying ass song in my ears. Gee thanks for my future hearing aids.

[@blackroan2276]

There is no such thing as a miniature horse. These animals are PONIES. That is the correct term. "Miniature horse" is nothing but a marketing ploy.