Miniature horse
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Miniature horses are found all over the world and come in various colors and styles. The miniature horse is a "height" breed; they are a mix of bloodlines that have been bred down over a number of years.
Traditionally, there are two classes: A for horses under 34 inches and B for horses between 34 and 38 inches in height.
The Guide Horse Foundation (http://www.guidehorse.com) was founded in 1999 as an experimental program to access the abilities of miniature horses as assistance animals. There is a critical shortage of guide animals for the blind.
In early experiments, Guide Horses have shown great promise as a mobility option, and people who have tried Guide Horses report that the Guide Horses perform exceptionally well at keeping their person safe.
External links
- American Miniature Horse Association (http://www.amha.org)
- American Miniature Horse Registry (http://www.shetlandminiature.com/amhr.shtml)
- Mini Horse World - International Miniature Horse Community (http://www.minihorseworld.com)
- The Guide Horse Foundation - A non-profit charity dedicated to providing free guides for visually impaired individuals (http://www.guidehorse.com)de:Falabella sv:Falabella