Volume Two in this educational series is in an easy-to-read format. Over 140 pages are packed with interesting informative articles on a wide range of Mini-related subjects. Each article is illustrated with photographs and graphics. Subjects cover preparing to set up a Miniature Horse farm or business, respiratory disease in the Miniature Horse, the art of proper clipping, complimentary equine veterinary applications, training your own Mini for Obstacle Classes, what to wear in the show ring, harness care, farrier advice, insurance issues, planning a breeding program, and many more! Includes glossary/full appendix.

As pets or show horses, for driving, therapy, or guide animals, Minis are ideal whether you have limited space or a larger property. The Book of Miniature Horses is full of information on finding and selecting Minis; their care, exercise, training, showing, and breeding; their use as therapy animals; and more.

Pet, show-ring competitor, pasture companion, driving partner, patient therapy horse--the Miniature Horse does it all. But whether you dream of winning ribbons or just hanging out, it is vital to have a solid understanding of safe handling and proper stabling; grooming needs and feeding requirements; general care and management essentials; special health and wellness concerns; and basic training how-tos. In these pages experienced Miniature Horse breeder Kendra Gale of Circle J Miniature Horses provides the most complete Miniature Horse resource available. You not only learn the ins and outs of making a Miniature Horse a part of your life, you gain invaluable professional insight when it comes to buying and breeding, registering and showing, training and handling, and so much more.

Today is a special day at Sunnyside Meadows, a miniature horse farm. A new member has joined the herd, and her name is Winnie the Mini. The little foal loves running and jumping and having fun with all of her friends in the pasture. But one day, Winnie is separated from her friends and loaded onto a truck. She is sad, and she will miss Sunnyside Meadows. She finds herself at another farm with Andi, Ryan, and Sophie and two other mini horses named Jasper and Bailey. Here she will make new friends. This picture book for children follows Winnie the Mini as she learns about life and new experiences when she leaves the only home she has known and goes to a brand-new place.

Miniature horses cannot be regarded simply as smaller patients. The rate of occurrence, diagnosis and treatment of many problems and diseases are directly attributable to their size and unique physiological and metabolic demands. This book provides all the information needed to care for miniatures safely and appropriately. Essential reading for owners, breeders and the veterinary profession.

Illness and trauma touch us all. Into the uncertainty and pain trots a herd of tiny horses, bringing a smile, a laugh, a chance to heal. Mini Horse, Mighty Hope introduces you to Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses, one of the largest equine therapy programs in the world. You'll experience moments of comfort, hope, healing, and even miracles as you follow these spirited mini horses on visits to children's and veterans' hospitals, victims of natural disasters, survivors of and first responders to mass shootings, and more. Along the way, you'll also get to know the founder of Gentle Carousel as she shares how the love of these marvelous little creatures has helped her navigate her own struggles and challenges. Perfect for animal lovers, people who enjoy true stories of healing, and anyone who has undergone trials and longs for hope.

Pip and Squeak are best friends. They do everything together! Then Squeak makes a new friend, and Pip gets upset. But soon he learns it's great to have more than one friend! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Page after page is filled with excellent up-to-date information on such things as the importance of the pre-purchase examination, reproduction guidelines for both mares and stallions, mortality and liability insurance, syndication of stallions, advertising and marketing the Miniature Horse, basics of driving, and the purchase and care of tack & equipment, and more! The articles are lavished with over 60 excellent photographs and detailed illustrations. A substantial appendix gives additional information on registries, the "standards of perfection," additional reading sources, and a comprehensive glossary.

Outstanding Miniature Horse Stallions: Past & Present - Volume 1The first-ever stallion sourcebook for breeders and buyers! Over 300 stallions and 50 years of proven bloodlines make up this definitive work by Miniature Horse breeder/owner, Pat Elder.Inside this 308-page volume:* Foundation Sires* Important Mares* Famous Bloodline Nicks* National and Reserve Champions* Proven Sires of National Champions and Top Ten Horses* Three Generation Pedigrees on each featured stallion* Show Records for each featured stallion* Stallion Progeny plus Show Records* Fully detailed articles on famous stallions:Boones Little BuckerooMartins Buster Bond, Bond Boozer, Bond DynamoFlying W Farms Little Blue BoyHemlock Brooks Egyptian KingGold Melody BoyOrion Light Van't HuttenestRowdy* Glossary* Full IndexOutstanding Miniature Horse Stallions: Past & Present promises to find a place among the myriad information resources so long available to other breeds like the Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred.