Miniature shetlands.

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Does anyone own one of these?

What classes can they be shown in?

Are there any differences between standards and minis? (sounds a silly question, but there might be!)

what sort of price could I expect to pay for a registered weanling or yearling?
 
I've got a mini. Think they have to be below 34" at the wither to be classed as miniature.

Mine has quite a lot less bone than a standard, and less body but a very pot belly!

I only showed him a bit as a youngster to get him socialised but the poor little chap was rather ugly in those days!!

His breeder showed a lot at all the County Shows and did very well with her breeding stock. I got my boy on the cheap because he was never going to make Show standard and was possibly going to be over height.

At the County Shows round here they have seperate Shetland classes for Standards and Minis. You could also show in coloured classes if you bought skewbald/piebald.

Mine's a little rascal, but adorable. Now 18yrs and looking a bit saggy!!
 
I've got a rescue mini shetland,tiny at 28 inches and a real character.He has done quite well in mini classes,much to the disgust of people who paid hundreds for theirs as opposed to £50 for my rescue.He goes for long walks with the dog, both on their leads.He is great with my big horses too. I do know a good breeder who had 3 foals this spring, also the rescue number if required,pm me for details if you'd like to know more?
 

I've got an 8 year old coloured Minature (great conformation) who is soon to be looking for a long term or permanent loan home as the children now have their next pony. You are welcome to come and see her if an older one takes your fancy rather than a youngster!
 
I have 8 minis - yes I know I must be crazy and need my head checking!!!

Most shows have shetland classes and some even have mini classes. As somebody also said you can also show in coloured classes if you get a skewbald/piebald.

You can pay whatever you are willing to pay for a mini - there is normally something to suit everyones price range. Have a look on here http://www.shetland-pony.com/ as it has a special section for ponies for sale and also links to breeders who will most likely have something for sale.

Beware - minis are addictive!!!
 
My mother breeds minis in Cumbria. As already stated, there will be prices to suit all pockets, depending on what you want really. Something not deemed show quality or not quite to standard will be cheaper than one that is. A pony is only worth what someone is willing to pay at the end of the day.

As above, once you start, there'll be no stopping!
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Yes ive got one and a mini horse too. Miniature shetlands are 34" and under. They can be shown in shetland classes but some shows seperate the two i.e. standard and miniature. If they are registered they can be shown in SBSBS shetland classes but most local shows accept unregistered stock in the shetland classes. You can also register a shetland with the international miniature horse and pony society (IMHPS) they hold classes/ miniature shows all over the country and you can qualify for Royal London and the Miniature Horse of the year show ( MHOYS ) if you are a member ( its not much )

IMHPS

Price ranges vary depending on whether you are bothered about breeding lines or depending on where and what kind of showing you want to do. You can go from a couple of hundred to over a thousand pounds really.

If you need any info on classes/showing etc pm me
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Minis,34 " and under, are great fun we have 2 at the moment along with our other horses. We do in hand showing and driving classes but you can also do lead rein, first ridden and a host of others including M&M small breeds. They are versatile little beasties and well worth having. Most breeders usualy sell their colts and young geldings at very reasonable prices from around 250 upwards with mares and fillies fetching the higher prices.
 
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