It is easy to see the attraction of tiny, adorable versions of a full-sized horse but one question that commonly comes up is, can you ride a mini horse?
Just like full-sized horses, before considering riding a mini horse, it must be mentally and physically mature. The average age for a horse to begin its riding career is three or four.
One of the most important factors regarding a mini horse is its temperament since only small children can ride it. Soundness, body condition, and age all factor into deciding if you can ride a mini horse.
Driving mini horses is a popular activity. When working out how much a mini horse can pull, apply a similar percentage rule to the one used for riding weight.
Even though mini horses can take limited riding, they are best suited as companions. They have lovely, kind temperaments and enjoy the company of children and other horses.
The mini horse was carefully developed over decades and refined into the breed we see today. The mini horse was first found in Europe in the 18th-century.
While you can ride a mini horse if you’re small enough, it isn’t what these adorable little horses are meant for. You can enjoy many non-riding activities with a mini. Because a mini costs less to feed, they make great companions to larger horses.