Horse for everyone.qxd - American Miniature Horse Association
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Horse for everyone.qxd - American Miniature Horse Association
The American Miniature Horse Association 5601 S. Interstate 35W Alvarado, TX 76009 (817)783-5600 [email protected] www.amha.org Cover photo credits: Sandy Revard, Kelly Roe, Tina Kunkle, Scott Trees and Amie Anderson. Today’s American Miniature Horse …The Horse for Everyone! To everyone who’s ever owned a horse, wanted a horse, dreamed of a horse. To everyone who’s ever craved the touch, smell and sound of a horse, it is never too little or too late to have an American Miniature Horse. Irresistible. Versatile. Showable. And no taller than 34". Today’s American Miniature Horse offers an exciting world of achievement, companionship and a whole lot of fun. Irresistible… Versatile… Showable… A nd no taller than 34” at the base of the last hairs of the mane…the American Miniature Horse is truly the “Horse For Everyone.” If you have yet to see an American Miniature Horse or have made the discovery and want to know more, Welcome to the World of Miniatures! The Versatile American Miniature Horse 2 These great little horses come in a rainbow of coat colors and patterns and are prized throughout the world as investments, show partners and companions. Classically elegant and gentle by nature, today’s American Miniature Horse is among the fastest growing and most beloved of equine breeds. The versatile American Miniature Horse makes an ideal show partner with talents ranging from halter and jumping to driving and obstacle. Scaled-down versions of the standardsize horse, today’s American Miniature Horse is refined and well-proportioned and a joy to watch in performance or at halter. In the show ring, individuals of all ages and abilities compete for titles and awards. Horse lovers perhaps not as mobile as they used to be and preferring not to manage a large horse are discovering the benefits of the Miniature Horse whether in competition, recreation or as investment. Special needs individuals are also finding the American Miniature Horse an excellent companion. Miniature Horses have long and successfully participated in therapeutic settings. For young people, Miniature Horse ownership encourages a sense of accomplishment. Guiding a child in the care of a Miniature Horse teaches discipline, responsibility and respect. Working with a Miniature builds confidence and self-esteem - qualities that carry into adult life. Children intimidated by large horses tend to eagerly embrace a Miniature Horse. And Miniature foals are especially lovable standing 16 to 21 inches! Adults too reap the rewards of Miniature Horse ownership; it is not uncommon to see grandparent and grandchild joining to care for or work with their horses. Keeping a Miniature Horse is about one-tenth the cost of maintaining a large horse; basically the feeding program is the same but clean-up is much smaller! 3 American Miniature Horse H aving discovered the qualities of American Miniature Horses and realizing how easy and inexpensive it is to care for them, it may be time to find one of your very own. Take time to look for that “just right” Miniature Horse for everything you want to do. Everyone loves to watch a flashy, spirited Miniature, yet it may not be the horse for you if your interest is in pleasure driving or if you are a beginner. An important consideration is your level of “horse” experience and ability. Be realistic. If you have limited background or physical abilities, your best bet is a mature well-trained Miniature Horse that will guide you to gain confidence and ability. Once you have established the criteria for your American Miniature Horse, you're ready to begin the process. There are a number of ways to locate breeders with horses for sale. Miniature Horse World, official magazine of the American Miniature Horse Association, is filled with colorful advertisements featuring horses. The Association also has a website, www.amha.org, which contains a wealth of information and photos as well as a list of sponsor farms, clubs and businesses. 4 Have the horse measured, keeping in mind that the American Miniature Horse Association will not allow an immature horse (two years and younger) to show if it does not meet specific height guidelines for weanlings, yearlings and twoyear-olds. It’s also a good idea to have a veterinarian conduct a pre-purchase examination to determine the horse's overall health and soundness. Also, AMHA is happy to provide you with a directory of AMHA breeders and local clubs. When you have located a Miniature Horse you would like to see, it is a good idea to make an appointment to visit the farm. This makes it easier for the owner or trainer to devote full time and attention to you. Feel free to ask questions about the horse's height, health history, level of training, previous use and why the owner is selling the horse. Read the ‘Breed Standard of Perfection’ in this booklet. Look for a horse that is balanced and correct. If you are unsure what the terms mean, seek help from a person with equine knowledge. An American Miniature Horse (both parents AMHA-registered and meeting all other requirements) is eligible for AMHA registration on a temporary basis immediately after birth until the age of three. Miniatures are not eligible to receive permanent papers until they are three years of age and do not exceed 34 inches in height when measured in accordance with Association guidelines. Make sure all paperwork is in order. You should receive a signed Transfer of Ownership Form provided by AMHA and the original Registration Certificate. It is important to be sure you are purchasing the animal from the last recorded owner on the Registration Certificate. Congratulations…you now own an American Miniature Horse - a friend to enjoy for years to come! Check carefully for signs of general good health and vitality: shiny coat, bright eyes and alert attitude. How does the horse act toward people? Is he friendly? 5 R egularly grooming your American Miniature Horse helps keep him healthy and happy. A selection of equipment and supplies is available for this task. A bristle brush, comb, mane and tail comb, hoof pick and a good set of electric clippers are grooming basics. Your choice of tack will depend on what you do with your Miniature Horse. If you intend to drive, you will need a harness and vehicle. Many styles of carts are available including pleasure driving and roadster carts, viceroys and multiple hitch vehicles. Appropriate harnesses are also available to match the style of cart. Show halters are especially important. There are many varieties and usually the choice of halter is in regard to the body style of your Miniature Horse. Your supplier will help select the style and fit for each individual horse. A wide variety of other accessories are also available: winter blankets and hoods, summer sheets, leg and tail wraps, shipping boots and many other items, sized for foals to mature Miniature Horses. 6 Certain items are designed for feeding and watering your horse as well as cleaning the stalls. They will help you do your chores quickly and easily. Your equipment should last for years so take care to ensure your purchases are suitable for you and your new friend. Owner’s Checklist A merican Miniature Horse owners come from all walks of life. Some Miniature Horses are owned as companions by families with small children or by retired adults with a passion to enjoy life, while others are purchased solely as investments. All of these owners have one thing in common - they share a love for this amazing diminutive equine called the American Miniature Horse. the Typical Miniature Horse Owner? There are American Miniature Horse owners in all of the United States, as well as Canada, Mexico, Africa, Europe, Central America, South America, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Russia. Today, the American Miniature Horse is enjoying enormous worldwide popularity and growth. American Miniature Horses are owned and loved by people of all ages and especially by those who have the time and ability to invest in, share and enjoy them. T ypically, American Miniature foals of good quality and bloodlines command good prices. Add the fact that the cost of their daily care is much less than that of a larger horse the estimated return on investment is high. Also with the influx of 78 million retiring baby boomers, potential interest and involvement with Miniature Horses has never been brighter. At no point in history has such an influential consumer population of this magnitude offered such promise to the Miniature Horse industry. the Miniature Horse A Good Investment? 7 General Care of NUTRITION for Miniature Horses is similar to that for large horses but the differences in body size must always be considered. Miniature Horses normally require a daily ration of grain and hay. Two daily feedings are the minimum due to the size of the Miniature intestinal tract and the need for continual movement of food in their system. Plenty of clean water should always be available and pasture access should be limited when the grass is long and lush. Miniatures are prone to overeating and can develop problems from excessive food intake; as with all horses, feeding should be tailored to the individual animal. Be sure to check with your veterinarian for the appropriate feeding program for your particular horse. HOUSING for Miniature Horses ranges from simple sheds to fancy 8 show barns. Miniatures thrive on pasture, sunshine and room to run and play. If you are not planning to show your American Miniature Horse, a three-sided, run-in shed is usually sufficient shelter. In show season, show horses are generally kept in individual stalls in a barn but still need turnout time. Miniature Horses stand low to the ground and are more affected by airflow. An open, airy barn is essential. Stalls should be built so horses can look over the partitions and receive the benefits of airflow. HOOF CARE in Miniature Horses is essential. Hooves should be picked out every day and trimmed for balance on a regular schedule. Try to use a farrier who specializes in working with Miniatures. Neglected or improperly trimmed feet can cause serious problems. Veterinary Care DENTAL CARE is also an important aspect in maintaining Miniature health. Have your horse’s teeth checked routinely and at an early age and, remember, it is easier to maintain proper dental care than to wait until there is a problem. GROOMING is another important element of equine care. Whether your American Miniature is a show horse, breeding stock or companion, regular grooming is essential. Not only does his health benefit, grooming helps create a bond between the two of you. When grooming, always brush and comb with the hair, never against it. This will keep his coat soft and shiny and the mane and tail free of tangles. During fly season, your horse will also appreciate a light covering of fly spray. And while bathing is important, take care not to overdo. Too much bathing and harsh soaps can remove much of the natural oil from a horse’s coat. I f you purchase an American Miniature Horse from someone in your area, ask the breeder to recommend a local veterinarian experienced with Miniature Horses. You and your veterinarian will want to establish a comprehensive health program with a regular immunization schedule. The type of immunizations will vary depending on the intended use for your Miniature and geographic location. You will also need to develop a deworming program; all horses are prone to internal parasites and these parasites can severely affect your Miniature Horse's health and performance if left unchecked. 9 Perfection GENERAL IMPRESSION: A small, sound, well-balanced horse possessing the correct conformation characteristics required of most breeds. Refinement and femininity in the mare; boldness and masculinity in the stallion. The general impression should be one of symmetry, strength, agility and alertness. Since the breed objective is the smallest possible perfect horse, preference in judging shall be given to the smaller horse, other characteristics being approximately equal. SIZE: A mature horse must not measure more than 34 inches at the base of the last hairs of the mane. HEAD: In proportion to the length of the neck and body. Broad forehead with large prominent eyes, set wide apart. Comparatively short distance between eyes and muzzle. Profile straight or slightly concave below the eyes. Large nostrils. Clean, refined muzzle. Even bite. EARS: Medium in size. Pointed. Carried alertly, with tips curving slightly inward. THROAT LATCH: Clean and well defined, allowing ample flexion at the poll. * Subject to changes made by the AMHA Membership 10 NECK: Flexible, lengthy, in proportion to body and type and blending smoothly into the withers. SHOULDER: Long, sloping and well-angulated, allowing a free-swinging stride and alert head/neck carriage. Well-muscled forearm. BODY: Well-muscled with ample bone and substance. Balanced and wellproportioned. Short back and loins in relation to length of underline, smooth and generally level top-line. Deep girth and flank. Trim barrel. HINDQUARTERS: Long, well-muscled hip, thigh and gaskin. Highest point of croup to be same height as withers. Tail set neither excessively high nor low, but smoothly rounding off rump. LEGS: Set straight and parallel when viewed from front or back. Straight, true and squarely set, when viewed from the side with hooves pointing directly ahead. Pasterns sloping about 45 degrees and blending smoothly with no change in angle from the hooves to the ground. Hooves to be round and compact, trimmed as short as practicable for an unshod horse. Smooth, fluid gait in motion. COLOR: Any color or marking pattern and any eye color is equally acceptable. The hair should be lustrous and silky. AMHA World Futurity T The World Show M any Miniature Horse breeders and competitors have an ultimate goal in mind when they take their horses in the show ring - to qualify and attend the AMHA World Championship Show. The AMHA World Show signifies a pinnacle of success with competition getting stronger every year. The World Show averages 2600 entries each year. To perform in many of the classes, a horse must qualify by earning a specific number of points in shows during the year according to the current AMHA Rule Book. At the AMHA World Show, American Miniature Horses can be seen competing in approximately 180 classes vying for coveted World Grand Champion titles. Horses compete in halter classes where they are judged on conformation; in a variety of driving classes including pleasure driving and roadster; hunter and jumper; obstacle; showmanship; and costume. Classes at the World Show contain amateur as well as open divisions. Although the open division is typically dominated by the most experienced handlers, many amateur exhibitors are also competitive. The AMHA World Show is held annually in the fall in the Central Region of the United States. Stalls are elaborately decorated and many horses are for sale; it is an excellent place to view, learn and shop! he AMHA Futurity is held in conjunction with the AMHA World Show and is open only to horses nominated according to established AMHA Futurity procedures and guidelines. The AMHA World Futurity showcases breeder's abilities to produce and raise exceptional American Miniature Horses. To add financial incentive for those breeders as well as the individuals who have purchased horses from those breeders, a substantial futurity fund is created annually. To participate in the futurity, a breeder must nominate stallions annually. A fee is paid for each stallion nomination. Foals sired by that stallion are eligible to be nominated for the futurity with the payment of an additional nomination fee. Complete details on the AMHA World Futurity are available from the AMHA Office. Championship Shows A MHA also hosts annual Championship Shows in the East, Central and Western regions of the United States. These shows offer exhibitors opportunity to compete for Championship titles in more than 150 classes similar to those classes offered at the World Show. 11 Breed Association F ormed in 1978 in Arlington, Texas, the American Miniature Horse Association, Inc., was organized by a group of dedicated horseman to aid and encourage the breeding, exhibiting, use and perpetuation of the American Miniature Horse, separate and apart from ponies and other small equines. According to AMHA Rules and Regulations and Bylaws, an animal exceeding 34 inches in height is not eligible for registration with the Association. Temporary papers are issued to eligible Miniature Horses whose parents are both registered with AMHA. If after three years of age, the horse is 34 inches or less, the application may be made for permanent registration. 12 AMHA exists as a nonprofit, membership-governed organization. All major decisions related to the business of the Association are made by those members who attend the Annual Meeting. Regional Directors are elected by mail from 13 regions in the United States and Canada. Many AMHA-sponsored shows are conducted throughout the United States, Canada and internationally each year with classes for the entire family. The main objective of any Breed Association is the integrity and maintenance of accurate records. AMHA has taken great strides since its inception to ensure the accuracy of pedigrees. One major step was closing the The of the American Miniature Horse Registry on December 31, 1987, which allows only horses to be registered who have an AMHA-registered sire and dam. To further ensure the integrity of the breed, all foals born after December 31, 1995 must be bloodtyped and/or DNA-tested before any of their offspring can be registered. Miniature Horse World magazine is the official Association publication. A beautiful and informative bimonthly publication distributed worldwide, each colorful issue is packed with entertaining and informative articles about American Miniature Horses. The official website, www.amha.org, is a virtual one-stop source containing general AMHA information and news, as well as Show Results, the AMHA Rule Book, a complete list of AMHAsanctioned horse shows, information on local clubs; a StudBook online; logo apparel and links to AMHA Member websites. More than 50 AMHA-approved clubs provide fellowship and education for American Miniature Horse owners. Members are encouraged to become involved in one of these local groups. T oday, the American Miniature Horse industry enjoys a growing awareness and interest in this special breed. As 78 million baby boomers approach retirement, there is a trend toward seeking new or renewed lifestyles. The “country life,” the dream of owning a horse, the wish to spend quality time with grandchildren, and the desire to stay active are motivations served by involvement with the American Miniature Horse. As more and more people discover these amazing little horses, popularity and value of the breed will continue to grow, adding to the prospect of a financially rewarding and personally satisfying future for those who invest. When you purchase your first American Miniature Horse, you become part of this industry. And whether your goal is the show ring, breeding or the pleasure of having a wonderful equine companion, your participation will be an unsurpassed experience! AMHA continues to experience healthy growth. The Association's membership has exceeded 12,000 with approximately 200,000 horses overall submitted for Registration. 13 just for AMHyA Members, spotlights youth news and information. I f you are a youth, 18-years-old or younger...Welcome to the American Miniature Horse Youth Association! AMHyA Membership is your opportunity to connect with friends sharing a passion for Miniature Horses, participate in AMHA shows, support the American Miniature Horse industry, possibly hold a leadership position, apply for scholarship money and so much more! An Executive Committee composed of seven Youth Members oversees the business of AMHyA. A special section in the Miniature Horse World magazine, Youth Views, 14 AMHyA members participating in AMHA-approved shows choose from more than 35 youth classes including halter, hunter/jumper, obstacle, showmanship and costume. Classes are open to eligible youth and are judged in several age categories. Divisions also include classes for special needs individuals. Youth compete for titles and awards like Honor Roll, AMHyA Champion, AMHyA Superior Event Horse and AMHyA Register of Merit. Each year, AMHA hosts three Regional Championship Shows as well as the World Championship Show. AMHyA classes are offered in the Regional Championships and the AMHyA World Championship Show, which is held in conjunction with the AMHA World Show. Youth from across the globe gather annually at the AMHyA World Show for great competition, a variety of individual and team activities and a whole lot of fun! AMHyA has scholarship opportunities for AMHA Youth/Amateur Members, up to age 20, wishing to continue education through an accredited college or university. The AMHyA “Other Arenas” program is a ticket to cool awards, prizes and recognition. Contests and opportunities recognize and reward Youth members’ other talents such as drawing, writing and photography. 15 Amateur Division T he Amateur Division is the backbone of the American Miniature Horse Association. Amateurs may be first-time horse owners with little previous horse knowledge or veterans with years of equine experience. Amateur competition was developed for owners who love showing but do not choose to be among the ranks of the professionals. The Amateur Division is one of the fastest-growing divisions, with classes for every level from halter to many performance classes such as hunter/jumper, obstacle, pleasure driving, obstacle driving, roadster and more. Amateurs can compete for national year-end Honor Roll awards in each amateur event. An amateur card can be obtained by persons no longer eligible for youth competition and who have not shown, trained or assisted in training a horse for remuneration either directly or indirectly during the previous five calendar years. Complete details are listed in the AMHA Rule Book. All approved equine judges are ineligible to show in amateur competition. Before showing in an amateur class, the horse must be 16 owned or leased by the amateur or his family. Clinics are held to help newcomers as well as to introduce new ideas and methods to those who have been showing for many years. The Amateur Committee is also available for advice and assistance to all members. In 1999, a new show category, Amateur-Owned, Trained and Exhibited, was created for those amateur exhibitors who train and condition their own horse. The Super Amateur Award was initiated to encourage and recognize amateur participation throughout the year and to honor the top point-earning amateur exhibitor at the World Championship Show. Geldings For many owners, geldings are the American Miniature Horse of choice. Generally gentler than a stallion or mare, geldings are often the ideal first horse for a child or adult. Geldings tend to be quiet and dependable and make excellent companions. Training a gelding typically goes smoother because their temperament remains fairly consistent; they are also usually less expensive to purchase than a mare or stallion of similar quality. It is not unusual to see a gelding compete in Youth, Amateur and Open Divisions in halter, performance and driving classes. They are easily handled by children and adults alike and are often used in special needs programs. With special financial incentives such as the AMHA Gelding Incentive Fund, Miniature geldings are also very rewarding as show horses. Since its inception in 1995, more than $300,000 has been awarded to those geldings placing among the top ten in youth and amateur divisions at AMHA World Shows. the Miniature Horse S ince American Miniature Horses cannot be ridden by any but the smallest children, an often-asked question is “What can you do with a Miniature?” One popular way owners enjoy their Miniature Horses is to drive them. Miniatures are very adept at learning to drive. A Miniature Horse taught to drive can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Children, adults, and special needs individuals can all be seen at the whip. It is not unusual to see a group of Miniature Horse owners enjoying a quiet drive down a country road. A variety of driving classes are offered to youth, amateur and open competitors at AMHA-sanctioned shows including single pleasure, roadster, classic pleasure, country pleasure, obstacle and reinsmanship can also be included. 17 United States ARIZONA Suzanne Rogers Rogers Heaven Sent Ranch 8500 E Woodland Road Tucson AZ 85749 [email protected] www.rogershsr.com Tommy & Dawn Thompson Lost Spoke Ranch, LLC 25345 Castlerock Kennel Drive Benson AZ 85602-7340 520.401.5710 [email protected] www.lostspokeranch.com CALIFORNIA Jim & Valleri Bell Bell’s Miniature Horse Ranch 3411 Grover Avenue Colusa CA 95932 530.458.7973 [email protected] www.BellsMiniatureHorses.com Aimee Wheater & Penny Holliday Painted H Ranch 2845 English Rd Chino Hills CA 91709 951.218.5185 [email protected] www.paintedhranch.com Ron & Sami Scheuring Sami’s Lil Horse Ranch 139 Garden Ave San Rafael CA 94903 415 819 7401 415 492 0460 [email protected] www.samislilhorseranch.com DELAWARE Toni Reece & Danielle Hill Reece Family Miniatures 1763 Chance Road Clayton DE 19938 302.420.5330 [email protected] www.reecefamilyminiatures.com FLORIDA Patricia M. Dempsey Beloveds Farm Lakes and Live Oaks 12961 NE 72nd Blvd Lady Lake FL 32162 352.430.3456 [email protected] www.wapitisbeloveds.com GEORGIA James & April Porterfield Porterfield Farms International 4381 Three J Rd Evans GA 30809 706.210.9512 706.533.7944 [email protected] www.porterfieldfarm.com IDAHO Polly & Paul Hyde Hyde Away Ranch, Inc Po Box 9 Parma ID 83660 208.674.2415 [email protected] www.hydeawayranch.com ILLINOIS Mike & Cathy Buehrer Amazing Sonrise Miniature Horses 9513 S Fuller Ln Glasford IL 61533 309.825.5946 [email protected] www.amazingsonrise.com INDIANA Bill Humphries Vermilyea Farms 5646 Coventry Lane Ft Wayne IN 46804 903.668.3195 [email protected] www.vermilyeafarms.com IOWA Larry & Lavonne Parks Timberview Miniature Appaloosas 2283 Zola Ave Box 351 Le Grand IA 50142-0351 641.479.2203 [email protected] www.hoofweb.com/timberview 18 KENTUCKY Jonathan S. Whitt JSW Farm 9123 Highway 7 West Liberty KY 41472 606.743.7773 606.743.4436 [email protected] www.jswfarm.com/ NORTH CAROLINA Wade S. Burns / Jon Woodring Lucky Four Farms 434 Peoples Creek Rd Advance NC 27006 336.998.4402 336.782.9494 [email protected] www.luckyfourfarms.com PENNSYLVANIA Julie Good Azariah Miniatures 1945 Shumaker Road Manheim PA 17545 717.725.7784 717.664.4717 [email protected] www.azariahminiatures.com MARYLAND Marlene or Holly Graves White Tail Farm Miniatures 13090 Halloran Lane Charlotte Hall MD 20622 301.536.8639 240.434.6237 [email protected] www.whitetailminis.com NEW HAMPSHIRE Cindy Moses Mocha Miniatures 55 Brown Hill Road Bow NH 03304 603.774.7050 [email protected] www.mochaminiatures.com Ray Martin Sunny Side Stables 260 Walnut Bottom Rd Shippensburg PA 17257 717.532.3460 [email protected] www.sunnysidestables.com Karen Rudolph Frost Hill Farm Miniatures 11 Agawam Ave Hampstead NH 03841 617.320.3313 [email protected] www.frosthillfarmminiatures.com MICHIGAN Sue Brook M&MS Farms 1180 Linn Road Williamston MI 48895 517.655.4267 [email protected] Martha & Geoffrey Gale Pine Ridge Farm 7300 Sheridan Rd Millington MI 48746 810.252.3016 [email protected] www.PRFminiatures.com OHIO Paul & Libby Rosen Misty Rose Farm 13040 N Old 3C Rd Sunbury OH 43074 740-504-8064 740-965-1994 [email protected] www.mistyrosefarm.homestead.com TEXAS Linda C. Anderson & Tuffy Acton Freedom Hill Farm Po Box 321 Washington TX 77880 936-878-2681 979-661-5761 [email protected] www.freedomhillfarm.com Becky & Jessie Gonzalez Montecillo Farms 804 Central Dr Georgetown TX 78628 [email protected] www.monte-minihorse.com 512-818-3738 512-869-1031 OKLAHOMA Rita & Hugh Jenkins WeeOkie Farm 515 Remuda East St Yukon OK 73099 405-373-2523 405-202-9842 [email protected] www.weeokiefarm.com 19 United States Martha Hickham El Rancho Loco 1712 Lynn Rd Chappell Hill TX 77426 979.865.3313 [email protected] www.erlminiatures.com Dr. Rebecca & Pernell Larson Lucky L Farm 15660 Willow Grove Moody TX 76557 254.760.9377 254.853.2152 [email protected] www.luckylfarm.com Tony, Carol & Lauren Greaves Little America Miniature Horses 2460 FM 2001 Buda TX 78610 512.295.4575 Cell: 512.576.5903 [email protected] www.littleamericaminis.com/ 20 Luke & Nancy Grizzaffi Circle G Miniature Horse Ranch 2065 Hwy 71 Columbus TX 78934 713.805.4877 979.732.3230 [email protected] www.circlegminis.com Susan Stuart Texas Angels Miniatures 12474 CR 1141 Tyler TX 75709 903.581.4029 903.283.2537 [email protected] www.texasangelsminiatures.com International Karen Bittner Painted Pasture Ranch Miniatures Box 297 Moosehorn Manitoba Canada ROC 2EO 204.768.2808 [email protected] www.paintedpastureranch.com Heather & John Ward Sunnyvale Miniatures 960 Iverson Road Columbia Valley BC Canada V2R 4X5 604.858.9650 [email protected] www.sunnyvaleminiatures.com Nathalie Marmuse & Alain Colonna Modello Horse Farm Les Hauts - Bois de la Mauldre Chemin de l’Eveche France 78490 [email protected] www.modello-horse-farm.com Tina Fisseler TF Miniatures Nachtegaalweg 6 5812 AJ Heide-Venray, Netherlands [email protected] www.tfminiatures.com Angel & Jacqueline Pons Made In Spain Glorieta Ruben Dario 4 Madrid Espana Spain 28010 [email protected] www.madeinspainmini.com Transport Sheri, Valli, Kat & Tat Lykken Shortview Exports 489 Brumelow Rd Whitesboro, TX 76273 940.612.7669 [email protected] www.shortview-exports.com 21 The American Miniature Horse Association 5601 S. Interstate 35W Alvarado, TX 76009 (817)783-5600 [email protected] www.amha.org Copyright 2012 by the American Miniature Horse Association. No portion of this booklet may be reproduced by any mechanical, photographic or electronic process without written permission of the publisher.