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*[http://www.amha.org American Miniature Horse Association]
*[http://www.amha.org American Miniature Horse Association]
*[http://www.shetlandminiature.com/amhr.shtml American Miniature Horse Registry]
*[http://www.shetlandminiature.com/amhr.shtml American Miniature Horse Registry]
*[http://www.lilbeginnings.com L'il Beginnings Miniature Horses International | Complete Information source for Miniature horse
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*[http://www.minihorseworld.com Mini Horse World - International Miniature Horse Community]
*[http://www.minihorseworld.com Mini Horse World - International Miniature Horse Community]
*[http://www.chancesminihorserescue.org Chance's Miniature Horse Rescue]
*[http://www.guidehorse.com The Guide Horse Foundation - A non-profit charity dedicated to providing free guides for visually impaired individuals]
*[http://www.guidehorse.com The Guide Horse Foundation - A non-profit charity dedicated to providing free guides for visually impaired individuals]
*[http://www.alhmba.org.au/ Australian Little Horse and Miniature Breeds Association]
*[http://www.alhmba.org.au/ Australian Little Horse and Miniature Breeds Association]
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Minatures Possess Great Strength and Agility

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.

Due to their size and stature, miniatures are completely separated from the hunter-jumper world. They compete in their own horse shows which include categories: conformation, in hand hunter, jumper and obstacle; and cart pulling, endurance, and obstacle. Miniature horses also make wonderful domestic pets.

The Guide Horse Foundation 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.

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