Miniature Horse Information Pages
The horses listed on this site are not owned by Mini Horse Sales/Frost Hill Farm/Karen Rudolph (unless noted) but owned by caring and educated horse people looking to find the best possible match of horse & new owner. If you are interested in having your horse listed on our site, please fill out and submit our online listing form
MiniHorseSales will market your horse on our very active site with paid Facebook advertising and on our Facebook fan page with over 70,000 fans as well as direct contact from our large list of horse people looking for that "perfect" mini match. Horses are also promoted on PINTEREST and Instagram. We invite your questions and do our best to honestly represent each horse. We are here to answer your questions now and after the sale of the horse to offer a nice transition for our horses and their new owners. We want these horses to be placed in caring homes and will do what we can to insure a good fit between a particular horse and their future owners. |
MARKETING MINIATURE HORSES SINCE 2012 - FAST FORWARD 11 YEARS! Still going strong as we power through 2024 with THOUSANDS OF MINIS SOLD THROUGH THIS WEBSITE! The cost to list is $50.00 for the first horse and $45.00 for each additional horse LISTED AT THE SAME TIME. If you would like your horse listed on additional pages (for instance, if you have a driving gelding, he could be listed on the Geldings 3 & Over page AND the Driving Geldings page - and if he was also a Shetland, he could be on that page as well) the cost is an additional $15.00 per page. Listing will remain on site for 6 months, unless the horse is sold sooner. CORPORATE SPONSOR LISTING SPACE IS $475.00 for 12 months. (CS are the ads you see on the right side of every page) A 175px x 300px needs to be provided or we can have one designed for $75.00. CONTACT US ABOUT BECOMING A PAGE SPONSOR TO PROMOTE YOUR FARM OR SMALL EQUINE BUSINESS! If you would like to become a sponsor in 2024, please email justablaze@comcast.net Page Sponsorships are available on any page except the home page. Your farm name/business will be listed on the right side column of the ad, including a link to your site. Take advantage of our high volume traffic to promote YOUR farm! 12 month sponsorships are $275.00, and a professional designed ad can be created for $75.00. Snail Mail to: Karen Rudolph 11 Agawam Ave Hampstead NH 03841 Your sale horse will not only be promoted on this website, but also on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter! Save YOURSELF the work of creating all these social media links and posts! We do the work! There is NO additional fees unless you would like me to handle all the inquiries as the contact person. If so, I can do all the correspondence with the potential buyers or put your name/number/email/website as the contact. Just let me know! There is a 15% commission charge for this service. Send inquiries to justablaze@comcast.net |
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More About FHF Mini Horse Sales LLC The horses listed on this site are not owned by Mini Horse Sales/Frost Hill Farm/Karen Rudolph (unless noted) but owned by caring and educated horse people looking to find the best possible match of horse & new owner. MHS is proud to be the agent for this spectacular group of Miniature Horses. If you are interested in having your horse listed on our site, please fill out and submit our online listing form
MHS specializes in connecting sellers with buyers to ensure a perfect match between horse & human. MiniHorseSales will market your horse on our very active site with paid Facebook advertising and on our Facebook fan page with about 70,000 fans as well as direct contact from our large list of horse people looking for that "perfect" mini match. Horses are also promoted on PINTEREST, Instagram, Tumblr and Twitter. We invite your questions and do our best to honestly represent our horses. We are here to answer your questions now and after the sale of the horse to offer a nice transition for our horses and their new owners. We want these horses to be placed in caring homes and will do what we can to insure a good fit between a particular horse and their future owners. |
Helpful Hints - Marketing Your Miniature Horse By Karen Rudolph – www.minihorsesales.com
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Testimonials From Some Of Our Happy Customers I highly recommend advertising and becoming a corporate sponsor of minihorsesales.com and here's why! Because Karen is incredibly helpful and makes placing ads soooo easy. But also because it works !!! I became a corporate sponsor and started advertising just this year and I am so pleased to report that I sold 24 horses between January 1st and March 31st !!!! And the large majority of my sales came from minihorsesales.com !! Very very happy with my decision to become a corporate sponsor and team up with the amazing Karen Rudolph Nicole Pearsall, DVM Farms - West Middlesex, Pennsylvania Minihorsesales.com/Karen Rudolph is the BEST resource whether you are buying or selling a miniature. Karen treats every purchase or sale as if it is her own personal transaction. Karen does an amazing job marketing and promoting your sale horse, while also vetting potential buyers to assure your horse will receive a great home that is a good match. When it comes to purchasing Karen has the connections it takes to find exactly what you’re looking for! When one of our driving horses was injured Karen helped us find an amazing World Champion driving horse mid-season and FAST! I have nothing but positive experiences dealing with Karen, on a 1-10 scale Karen & Minihorsesales.com are a 12+! Vicki Chalut, Ashaway, Rhode Island
Thank you Minihorsesales.com and Karen Rudolph for finding my gelding the perfect new home! Karen had him up on her site and on Facebook in a matter of hours with a beautifully written ad. She also assisted me with talking to potential new buyers which was extremely helpful since this was the first horse I have sold, and it only took two weeks ro find the perfect buyer. Did you know MiniHorseSale's Facebook page has over 64,000 fans?! WOW! With that many contacts anyone who is selling a horse needs to contact Karen now!
Thanks for helping me find the perfect mini! He is everything and more! Dot Maggio (purchased Royal Oaks Painted Berry) We would recommend this site to anyone ...I know I keep snooping ...horse people ..we are all a little crazy ...LOL thanks again Karen. Joan, Canada I highly recommend Karen Rudolph's website www.minihorsesales.com and her Facebook page as well. What a great service to the miniature horse industry; such quality horses listed on this site. I purchased 2B Patsy's Tribute To Gina after seeing her on the website, and couldn't be happier! A great place to connect buyers and sellers! Terri Rogers, Riverview Stable, TN
We couldn't be happier with our gelding, Dom!!!! Thank you Karen, we wouldn't have known about him if it hadn't been for Mini Horse Sales. (via Facebook) Linda Cameron-Davis, Pippin Hill Farm, Maine I highly recommend Minihorsesales.com and Karen Rudolph. I sent her my horses to list and they were up and viewable on her website quickly. Karen has many contacts and ways to advertise, so your horse will be marketed in every possible way. Karen is very easy to work with and she takes the time to cover every detail about your horse, and will bend over backward to accommodate you and your listing. We have been connected with many perspective buyers through Minihorsesales.com. Anyone who is looking to get exposure for their sale horses NEEDS to contact Karen...... You won't be disappointed! Kristina Slobody - Sawmill River Farm, West Brookfield, MA Karen is a wonderful, enthusiastic horsewoman who brings her energy and dedication to promoting the miniature horse. She not only lists horses for sale, she promotes them and works very hard to connect folks with the right horse for them. She was invaluable in the sale of my colt, Brookhavens Knight Dreams, and because of that I will continue to support her and rely on her to help me connect with future potential buyers. Merry Black - Brookhaven Miniatures, Summerfield, NC A very special thank you to Karen Rudolph for her help in selling my colt Aloha Acres A Silent Partnership. I am amazed how fast her response was to me when I asked for her help. Not only did he sell within a very short time but Karen's professional help with dealing with prospective buyers was simply amazing. Can't say enough good things about her. Connie B Heath - NC If you are looking for someone professional and genuine to help you sell some horses, Karen is it! My dad and I have done a lot of local advertising as well as on Lil Beginnings with no luck. Karen offered to help us, and help us she did! We have recently just sold a yearling filly with Karen's help. Not only does she write up a really well written ad, but she helps find a good match for your horse! I will continue to use Karen to help me sell horses in the future. Megan Herrick - South Frontage Miniatures - CT I am thrilled that I was able to purchase a beautiful Show Halter and absolutely flipped out when I found such a stunning little filly for sale; exactly what I was looking for. Startling to find out that the seller was located only 20 miles from where I live. (We both live in FL). I hope others will be as lucky as I was when they utilize your website. Regards, Carolyn Dunaway - Auburndale, Florida ~ A Little More Info ~I'm Karen Rudolph, and I've been selling horses on my farm website (frosthillfarmminiatures.com) for quite some time. Since it had become so successful for me I decided to branch out in 2012 and have a website exclusively for marketing nice quality miniature horse - FAST FORWARD 11 YEARS! Still going strong in 2024! The cost to list is $50.00 for the first horse and $45.00 for each additional horse LISTED AT THE SAME TIME. If you would like your horse listed on additional pages (for instance, if you have a driving gelding, he could be listed on the Geldings 3 & Over page AND the Driving Geldings page - and if he was also a Shetland, he could be on that page as well) the cost is an additional $15.00 per page. Listing will remain on site for 6 months, unless the horse is sold sooner. Snail Mail to: Karen Rudolph 11 Agawam Ave Hampstead NH 03841 Your sale horse will not only be promoted on this website, but also on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter! Save YOURSELF the work of creating all these social media links and posts! We do the work! There is NO additional fees unless you would like me to handle all the inquiries as the contact person. If so, I can do all the correspondence with the potential buyers or put your name/number/email/website as the contact. Just let me know! There is a 15% commission charge for this service. Send inquiries to justablaze@comcast.net HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR VISIT! |
What exactly IS a Miniature Horse?From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Miniature horses are found in many nations, particularly in Europe and the Americas.
The designation of miniature horse is determined by the height of the animal, which, depending on the particular breed registry involved, is usually less than 34–38 inches (86–97 cm) as measured at the last hairs of the mane, which are found at the withers. While miniature horses are the size of a very small pony, many retain horse characteristics and are considered "horses" by their respective registries. They have various colors and coat patterns. Miniature horses are friendly and interact well with people. For this reason they are often kept as family pets, though they still retain natural horse behavior, including a natural fight or flight instinct, and must be treated like an equine, even if they primarily serve as a companion animal. They are also trained as service animals, akin to assistance dogs for people with disabilities. Miniature horses are also trained for driving, equine agility and other competitive horse show type events.
Characteristics and registration
There are two registries in the United States for Miniature Horses, the American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA) and the American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR). The AMHA was founded in 1978 and was dedicated to establishing the Miniature horse as a distinct breed of horse.[1][2] Many of the international organizations are associated with the AMHA, including clubs throughout Canada and in several European countries.[3] The AMHR is a division of the American Shetland pony Club and was established as a separate registry in 1972.[4] Worldwide, there are dozens of miniature horse registries. Some organizations emphasize breeding of miniatures with horse characteristics, others encourage minis to retain pony characteristics. Along with registries for miniature horses in general, there are also breed-specific registries, such as several for the Falabella horse.[5] In the AMHR, Miniatures cannot exceed 34 inches at the withers (which the AMHR defines as located at the last hair of the mane). There are two divisions in AMHR - the "A" division for horses 34 inches (86 cm) and under, and the "B" division for horses 34 to 38 inches (86 to 97 cm).[6] The AMHA requires that horses stand under 34 inches. Horses of any eye or coat color, and any form of white markings, are allowed to be registered. The AMHA standard suggests that if a person were to see a photograph of a miniature horse, without any size reference, it would be identical in characteristics, conformation, and proportion to a full-sized horse.[1] According to the AMHR, a "Miniature should be a small, sound, well-balanced horse and should give the impression of strength, agility and alertness. A Miniature should be eager and friendly but not skittish in disposition."[4] They are generally quite hardy, often living longer on average than some full-sized horse breeds; the average life span of miniature horses is from 25 to 35 years.[7] However, there are also some health issues that are more frequently found in miniature horses than their full-sized relatives. Overfeeding is a common problem in miniature horses, leading to obesity; this is especially true when owners are used to owning full-sized horses. Dental issues, including crowding, brachygnathism (overbites) and prognathism (underbites) are frequently seen, due to having the same number of teeth in a much smaller mouth. They can also experience retention of deciduous teeth (baby teeth) and sinus problems from overcrowding. The combination of a propensity for overeating and dental problems can lead to an increased occurrence of colic. A major metabolic problem seen more frequently in miniature horses is hyperlipemia, where an appetite-reducing stressor can cause the body to break down significant amounts of fat, overwhelming the liver and potentially leading to liver failure. Reproduction is also more difficult in miniature horses, with a higher incidence of difficult births and a greater potential for eclampsia. The majority of the health problems seen more frequently in miniature horses are easily rectified with proper feeding and maintenance.[8] History
Miniature horses were first developed in Europe in the 1600s, and by 1765, they were seen frequently as the pets of nobility. Others were used in coal mines in England and continental Europe.[9] The English began using small ponies in their mines after the Mines and Collieries Act 1842 prohibited the use of young children as mine workers. Shetland ponies were most frequently seen, although any small, strong ponies that would fit in the small mine shafts were used as pit ponies. The first small horses in the United States date to 1861, when John Rarey imported four Shetland ponies, one of whom was 24 inches (61 cm) tall.[2] Additional small British horses, as well as small Dutch mine horses, were brought to the US throughout the late 1800s.[10] These small horses continued the work of their British relatives, being employed in the coal mines of the eastern and central US until the mid-1900s.[2] In the 1960s, public appreciation for miniature horses began to grow, and they were increasingly used in a number of equestrian disciplines.[10] The Falabella miniature horse was originally developed in Argentina in the mid-1800s by Patrick Newell. When Newell died, the herd and breeding methods were passed to Newell's son-in-law, Juan Falabella. Juan added additional bloodlines including the Welsh Pony, Shetland pony, and small Thoroughbreds. With considerable inbreeding he was able to gain consistently small size within the herd.[11] The South African Miniature Horse was developed in South Africa and has a wide range of conformations represented in its population. Some resemble miniature Arabians, while others appear to be scaled-down versions of draft horses.[12] Wynand de Wet was the first breeder of miniature horses in South America, beginning his program in 1945 in Lindley, South Africa. Other breeders soon followed, with many using Arabian horses in their breeding programs. In 1984, a breed registry was begun, and the national livestock association recognized the South African Miniature Horse as an independent breed in 1989. There are approximately 700 miniature horses registered in South Africa.[13] Uses
There are many horse show opportunities offered by registries and show sanctioning organizations worldwide. Many classes are offered, including halter (horse conformation), in-hand hunter and jumper, driving, liberty, costume, obstacle or trail classes, and showmanship. Miniature horses are also used as companion animals and pets for children, the elderly and the handicapped, as they are generally less intimidating than full-sized horses.[9] While miniature horses can be trained to work indoors, they are still real horses and are healthier when allowed to live outdoors (with proper shelter and room to run) when not working with humans.[14] ControversiesHorse or pony?There is an ongoing debate over whether a miniature horse should possess horse or pony characteristics. This is a common controversy within the miniature horse world and also is a hot debate between mini aficionados and other horse and pony breed owners. While technically any member of Equus ferus caballus under 14.2 hands (58 inches, 147 cm) is termed a "pony," many breeds, including some miniature breeds, actually retain a horse phenotype and their breed registry therefore classifies them as horses.[citation needed] Some miniature horse breed standards prefer pony characteristics such as short, stout legs and elongated torsos, while others prefer ordinary horse proportions.[15] Even the name is in dispute, terms such as "Midget Pony" and "Pygmy Horse" used in addition to "Miniature horse" and breed-specific names such as Falabella. The level of controversy is reflected by the presence of over 30 different registries for miniaturized horses or ponies just within the English-speaking world.[16] Dwarfism
Thumbelina - a Dwarf mare (left) Dwarfism is a concern within the miniature horse world. Dwarf horses, while often setting world records for size, are not considered to have desirable traits, generally have incorrect conformation, and may have significant health and soundness issues.[8] Therefore, many miniature horse registries try to avoid accepting minis affected by dwarfism for breeding stock registration.[17] In 2014, a commercial DNA test became available for one set of dwarfism mutations. The four mutations of the ACAN gene are known to cause dwarfism or aborted fetuses in miniature horses. The test does not detect the mutations that cause skeletal atavism in miniature horses and some ponies, or the osteochondrodysplasia dwarfism seen in some horse breeds.[18] The oldest living horse on record was a miniature horse affected by dwarfism named Angel who lived with the Horse Protection Society of North Carolina and lived to be over 50.[7] The current record holder for the world's smallest horse is also a horse affected by dwarfism, Thumbelina, who is fully mature but stands 17 inches (43 cm) tall and weighs 60 pounds (27 kg). Though she has received considerable publicity, her owners have publicly stated that she will not be bred.[19] In 2010 a 6-pound (2.7 kg) miniature horse foal named Einstein challenged Thumbelina for the title of the World's Smallest Horse in part based upon the idea that there should be a separate world record category for the smallest non-dwarf horse.[20] |
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WELCOME TO PAINTED H RANCH
My name is Aimee Davis and I own Painted H Ranch along with my husband Dustin Davis and my mom Penny Holliday. My passion for horses came from my father, Fred Holiday, he had horses from the time I was born and I certainly got the bug. I have ridden hunters from a very young age and also evented through college. Miniatures came into our lives in 1993. One of my dad's employees owned and showed miniatures and got me started. We purchased our first miniature in 1996 -- Shamrocks Irish Rose aka "Rose" -- she has since been retired from the show ring, but she is still a permanent fixture at PHR.
Other special miniatures that paved the way include my first gelding Rolins Country Image aka "Dealer." Dealer took me to my first AMHA World Show in 1998 in Reno, Nevada where I earned top 10 honors in all four of my classes. The following year we returned and won my first AMHA World Championship in Country Pleasure Driving along with other top ten honors.
In 2004 we also moved to a horse ranch in Chino Hills so I could start my own breeding program. We have 5-10 foals each year. I have found a new love for breeding and foaling. We celebrated our 10th foal crop in 2016 and have been awarded some exceptional honors for our home grown foals, a few highlights include:
PHR ZP Rogue Supreme Halter Champion Multiple National Champion National Grand Champion Mare, Under
PHR ZP Colossus Multiple National Champion National Grand Champion Gelding, Over
PHR Jesse's Belle Starr Supreme Halter Champion 2x World Reserve Champion
PHR Phantom Insignia National Reserve Champion World Champion
We breed to produce our next show horse and also offer a select group of quality foals available for purchase We pride ourselves on producing beautiful athletic horses that excel in both halter and driving. Please consider us whether you are looking for your next show horse or a quality pet.
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