Miniature Americain : guide complet de la race
A miniature horse is a type of horse characterised by its small size. Usually it has been bred to display in miniature the physical characteristics of a full-sized horse, but to be little over 100 cm (40 in) in height, or even less. Although such horses have the appearance of small horses, they are genetically much more similar to pony breeds, such as the Shetland. They have various colors and coat patterns.
Fiche recapitulative
| Caracteristique | Details |
|---|---|
| Nom | Miniature Americain |
| Pays d’origine | Etats-Unis |
| Taille au garrot | 60-86 cm |
| Poids | 30-70 kg |
| Robes | Toutes |
| Esperance de vie | 25-35 ans |
| Caractere | Doux, affectueux, sociable, joueur, intelligent |
Histoire et origines
Miniature horses originated in Europe, where there is written and iconographic documentation of them from the late eighteenth century. In the first half of the twentieth century small horses were bred in England by Lady Estella Mary Hope and her sister Lady Dorothea.
The Falabella was developed in Argentina in the mid-1800s by Patrick Newtall. When Newtall died, the herd and breeding methods were passed to his son-in-law, Juan Falabella.
Morphologie et caracteristiques physiques
Le Miniature Americain mesure entre 60-86 cm au garrot pour un poids de 30-70 kg. Les robes admises sont : toutes.
Miniature horses are generally quite hardy. They often live for longer than is typical for full-sized horses of some breeds; the usual life span is from 25 to 35 years.
Their predisposition to disease is markedly different from that of full-sized horses.
Caractere et temperament
Le Miniature Americain est decrit comme doux, affectueux, sociable, joueur, intelligent. Ces traits de caractere en font un poney apprecie pour de nombreuses activites equestres.
Aptitudes et disciplines
Le Miniature Americain excelle dans les disciplines suivantes : compagnie, attelage miniature, guidage de personnes aveugles, therapie, spectacle.
Miniature horses are commonly kept as companion animals. They are often too small for any but the smallest riders to ride, but are suitable for driving. Some may participate in other horse show events. A small number have been trained as guide horses for blind people, particularly for those who consider dogs unclean, as is common in Muslim cultures.
Alimentation
Petites quantites de foin de qualite. Attention extreme a l’obesite. Pas de cereales.
Sante et entretien
Sujet aux problemes dentaires, reproductifs, nanisme, difformites. Suivi veterinaire regulier.
Comme pour tous les poneys, un suivi veterinaire regulier est essentiel : vaccinations, vermifugation, soins dentaires et parage des pieds.
Le Miniature Americain, pour qui ?
Animal de compagnie et d’attelage miniature. Ne peut pas etre monte. Utilise comme chien-guide pour aveugles aux USA.