About the breed
The miniature horse world brings together people from
all over the globe, united by a shared passion
– and above all, the joy of working with these remarkable horses.
American Miniature Horses are admired for their beauty, versatility, and wonderful personalities. Though small in size, they should represent a full-sized horse in perfect miniature proportions.
The breed has roots in Europe, where small horses were highly valued, but it was in the United States that dedicated breeders developed the modern type and established today’s standards. The American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA), founded in 1978, continues to promote the breed worldwide.
According to the breed standard, the American Miniature Horse should be refined, balanced, and elegant, with correct conformation, expressive eyes, a well-set neck, and athletic movement. They should appear as true horses in miniature form, never pony-like.
Despite their size, these horses are highly versatile and compete in halter, driving, liberty, obstacle, jumping, and many other disciplines. Their intelligence and kind temperament also make them excellent companions.
The American Miniature Horse combines beauty, ability, and character in a small but remarkable package.
Studbooks and clubs
Find information about the different studbooks and clubs for miniature horses.
Here you can find information about the Danish Miniature Horse Association and the events held in Denmark.
The association organizes inspections, shows, and is affiliated with SEGES.
Find information about the American Miniature Horse and the association in the United States. American Miniature Horse Association organizes shows around the world, including the World Show, and offers horse registration services.
Jill is the Danish Director for American Miniature Horse Association — feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Another US-based registry for miniature horses up to 38 inches. Many miniature horses are registered with both American Miniature Horse Association and American Miniature Horse Registry, giving owners more opportunities to compete in shows.
American Miniature Horse Registry also hosts shows around the world, including the AMHR Nationals.
The Imperial Miniature Horse Club hosts several shows during the season. The shows are approved by the AMHA and ASPC/AMHR. There are classes for everyone: open, amateur, youth, halter, driving and performance classes such as obstacle and versatility.
Come join us at one of the shows and enjoy watching American Miniature Horses and American Shetland Ponies in action!
Feel free to reach out...
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If you need assistance of any kind, I'd happily help you out.