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GHOST HUNTERS TEAMPainted Pasture Ranch MiniaturesLead Investigator: Karen BittnerLocation: Moosehorn ManitobaContact: 204-768-2808Email: [email protected]: www.paintedpastureranch.com

2013 Homozygous Sabino White StallionAMHR - will be apx 30” at full size

Magic Mans Mi-Te Fine (Champion Halter & Performance Stallion, AMHR Canadian National Top Ten)

LTDs Magic Man(19 Time National Champion & Multiple Hall of Fame and more!)

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERSAmber Marshall, Helen Wright,

Wayne Loch & Kim Horton

CARTOON ILLUSTRATOR Janet Mann

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Sad day, to say good bye. I started this magazine in the fall of 2013 hoping that a magazine that promotes miniature

horses is what would be an interesting thing to have. My goal in producing this magazine was to "Promote the Miniature Horse". To provide as much information out there to all who do not realize, how much fun it is to have a miniature horse. To educate that all miniature horses are not the stereotypical "shetland" that everyone heard about when they were growing up, to be mean and unruly. To have the miniature/small horse market grow with excitement BUT, after producing the first few issues, I realized quickly that thiswas not going to happen. Late 2013-2014 We produced 5 issues, I found a group of wonderful supporters &

friends who helped in many ways from either by distributing the magazines, advertising and/or promoting the magazine. I Would like to thank Greenhawk also played a big roll in distributing. This was a FREE magazine advertisers played a major roll in production. Due to the overwhelming mailing costs and no or little advertisers. I was putting allot of the investment out on my self to keep this dream alive, but sad to say I can not continue this anymore. Since the magazine came out in 2013, there are more people who are more knowledgeable and breeders who sold more horses from new people and better prices than before. Too bad breeders, business & advertisers, they did not see what I have been doing to promote the breed, and their own horses. I’m off to greener pastures, hope to some of you in my next new adventure.

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Magic Mans Mi-Te Fine (Champion Halter & Performance Stallion, AMHR Canadian National Top Ten)

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I am in complete awe and gratitude for the miracles that have transformed along my journey in the love and admiration for miniature horses,

Having the opportunity to share this heartfelt space has resulted in the expansion of our facility “Connecting in Spirit’ ranch. We have joined forces with non-profit organizations, schools and senior resident facilities to offer more hands on experiences for others to become more aware to the physical and energetic healing shifts that mini’s offer. Recently we were invited to an Agricultural Safety Day camp for 115 inner city school kids between the ages of 9 and 11. At first I was unsure as to how our equine facilitated services in energy connection could contribute to an Agricultural Awareness Safety Day. Yet I was very aware that our mini’s- Peek a boo, Chick let and Chrissy’s presence would simply be the key. It was amazing watching and observing each group of stu-dent’s as they joined us in their very high and chaotic energy. As we engaged them in a series of questions and feedback around space bubbles, bringing attention to each pony’s body language and expressions and connected this back to each of the student’s own personal feelings, the entire physical space shift-ed. The student’s became quieter, more relaxed, gentler in nature and open to receive, hear and share respectfully as a group within minutes. The teacher’s and parents who observed the transformation of the students’ were amazed at how easily and effortlessly the entire room changed from erratic to one of connection in authentic sharing of personal feelings and knowledge. To those who regularly work in the childhood industry this transformation was definitely recognized

as a miracle in redirecting energetic flow and attention with heartfelt ease and joy. We, here at “Connecting in Spirit” are very blessed to be surrounded in this abundant energy daily. Yet, we offer you the opportunity to simply take with you this new awareness as you meet that next beautiful little miniature horse in your world… simply observe, breathe and connect to all the wonderment, inquisitiveness and impeccable beauty that they offer to you in their simple loving present spirit that they truly be. And watch the miracles and transformations begin to open and flow around you! You can follow our mini miracle workers- Peek a boo, Chicklet and Chrissy- at http://www.con-nectinginspirit.com/meet-our-mini-miracle-workers/

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Victoria’s Chico Azul Falabella

3 year old Black colt with Stunning Blue Eyes, AMHR and FMHA registered, 34” Excellent Falabella bloodlines, including Chianti and Toyland Zodiac.Dam: JAC’s El Nombre, Bay mare with blue eyesSire: Strong’s Chico Rey Falabella, Black stallion with leopard appaloosa bloodlineswww.victoriasminis.com Phone: 905-960-2736 Price: $1,800

Victoria’s Buen Amigo Falabella (NO PICTURE)2 year old Dark Brown colt, AMHR and FMHA registered, 34”Excellent Falabella Bloodlines, including Chianti and Toyland Zodiac. Dam: JAC’s Reavivamienta de CCR, pinto mareSire: Strong’s Chico Rey Falabella, Black stallion with leopard appaloosa bloodlineswww.victoriasminis.com Phone: 905-960-2736$1,800

Victoria’s El Vienta Falabella

2 year old Bay colt, AMHR and FMHA registered, 32.5”Excellent Falabella Bloodlines, including Chianti and Toyland Zodiac.Dam: JAC’s El Nombre, Bay mare with blue eyesSire: Strong’s Chico Rey Falabella, Black stallion with leopard appaloosa bloodlines. www.victoriasminis.com Phone: 950-960-2736$1,800

Strongs Golden Chianti Jr. PURE 2008 Falabella Stallion. Producing show quality foals. AMHR # 300984B, FMHA #1381. www.stronghorses.com phone 905 774-7028 Asking $1,500.00 (Ontario)

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Chestnut AMHR Overo Colt, April 18,2014Sire: Ltd’s Mi-Te Fine 34” Champion Performance & Halter from 19xs National Chapion & Multiple Hall of Fame LTDS Magic ManNice looking stallion prospect to add to your breeding program.www.paintedpastureranch.com Phone: 204-768-2808 Email: [email protected] $1,800.00 obo

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A-Amber Marshall: Siting out in his pasture in the evenings while listeing to him munch on grass beside me and allowing his soft breath touch my cheek as he comes over to say hello. Q-Susan Schedler (Moosehorn MB) What was so special about Talon that made you choose to get him? A-Amber Marshall: I was working on the Heartland set and we had and episode about Miniature horses. Talons owner at the time had brought several Minis for us to use on the show and I had asked if he had any for sale. The next day he brought Talon to work and it was love at first sight. I took him home that same day.

Q- FB Friends: Do you have little kids who ride Talon? A- Amber Marshall: I have a few toddlers who ride Talon, but I am very picky on the size of person who gets on him. He has always been so well mannered. I would never want him to become soar because he did not like who was riding him. I usually exercise him by a variety of ways. Sometimes I will pony him behind his best friend Hawk, or I will drive the quad around the fields and have him trot along behind. If I am short for time I will just lunge him in his pasture. Or my favorite is to roller blade with him. I will skate along the paved road and have him run beside on the grass, or I will straddle over him (as though I was sitting on him) but the roller blades are the perfect height that I am not putting any pressure on him. I give him voice cues to walk, trot or canter, and I just sit up there for the ride and am still able to steer or slow with the use of the reins and my roller blades. Q- Deiree Wallace: (pefferlaw, Ontario) Amber have you ever been to a registered miniature horses show? And would you ever compete in one? A-Amber Marshall: I have watched Miniature Horses do some incredible things online from Free-jumping to carts to full Liberty work, they always make me smile. I have yet to make it to a show in person, but maybe one day.

Q- Karen Bitner (Moosehorn, MB): Do you feed Talonanything special? What treats does he like? A- Amber Marshall: The problem with Miniatures as they just look at food and get fat. Its how much food he gets that I monitor. In the summer he is only on grass, and I keep him in the previously grazed pastures so that he cannot over consume. In the winter I feed hay twice a day and I usually give all the horses some grain in the mornings. I keep their grain buckets high enough so that Talon cannot reach…. But he gets his share mopping up with the big horses drop. I do not feed Talon, or any of my horses treats from my hand as I have known too many nippy ponies and horses. I give them all Martin Mills Special Moments treats in their dishes, and Talon loves apples as well. I just throw a whole apple in his pasture and he takes tiny little human sized bites from it until its gone

Q- FB Friends: Do you use a bit or a hackamore? A- Amber Marshall: Since we have only ever had 2-3 years on him we usually lead them. He just wears a halter most of the time. When I exercise him with my roller blades I have a little snaffle bit I use. He also has a full harness and gear and that has a snaffle on it as well.

Q- FB Friends: Do you keep Talon at your place or at a boarding facility? When you are not around? A- Amber Marshall: Talon has always lived at my place. As long as I watch his food intake he is very low maintenance.

Q-Hannah Logan: (lomand Alberta) What do you like doing most with Talon?

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Amber was very happy to answer your questions

Q- John Cahill: (Ireland) Amber ,what does Talons coat look look like in the winter? A- Amber Marshall: Talon grows twice as large in the win-ter just from his hair coat com-ing in. I think he is absolutely adorable when his winter coat takes over. I always find it funny when people say “oh he’s so tiny… doesn’t he get cold in the winter?” I reply with “When you are as round as you are tall, and your coat is thicker than a grizzly bear… the cold is welcomed!”

A- Amber Marshall: My Quarter Horse Hawk is very best friends with Talon. They are always grazing side by said, and if I take Hawk out, Talon gets very upset! Hawk is the herd boss and can be very mean to my other hors-es, but will always look out for Talon and has never even pinned his ears at the little horse. My horse Cash is the same age as Talon (five) and as the babies of the group they play together constantly. Talon will run up to Cash and grab is tail and back peddle, pulling Cash off balance. That is always funny to see because Cash will have this look on his face as if he is rolling his eyes. The large horses are always very careful around the Mini and Cash will even go down on his knees when face wrestling with Talon so they are the same height!

A- Amber Marshall: A couple who live near Edmonton who breed and train Miniature Horses for Mini Chuck Wagon Races.

A- Amber Marshall: Just the day when his previous owner brought him there for me to see him (The day I bought him.)

Q-FB Friends: Does Talon have a special friend? like another animal he likes to hang around with?

Q- Karen Bittner: (Moosehorn MB) Has Talon ever been on the set of Heartland?

Q- FB friends Where did you get Talon from?

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Madison was a quiet shy eleven year-old girl who needed something in her life to help her become more confi-

dent and meet some new people. One day in 2011, I was reading our local small town newspaper during my lunch when I came across an advertisement for the Georgian Triangle Miniature Horse 4-H Club. It explained that you didn’t need to own a horse to join so bells went off and I couldn’t wait to get home and call Maddi; she was so excited that we called right away to join.We went to the first meeting and we were greeted with open arms at Carolyn Aarup’s farm in Meaford, ON. The day was filled with fun and lots of information about the minis; we enjoyed the day so much we couldn’t wait until the next one. The second meeting was held at Doug & Brenda White’s farm just outside of Stayner, ON, their daughter Gloria who is now the leader of our 4-H club introduced Maddi to a beautiful grey dapple mare called Maggie. Maggie would become Maddi’s 4-H horse for the next two years. From then on we spent many evenings and weekends at the farm while Maddi learned how to train her horse, it was soon appar-ent how much those two bonded and loved each other.All the extra work and bonding paid off big time when much to our surprise Maddi won Overall High Point Member at the 4-H Achievement Day that year. As a re-ward for her hard work and dedication, her Mom and I got her a 4-month old size A mini that she named Lily. Maddi spent allot of time working with Lily while she was still working with Maggie for their 2012 4-H year. This dynamic duo had another wonderful year and won the Overall High Point Member again!

The following summer, her Dad built her a small barn and bought her a 3-year old size B gelding that she named Copper. He was shipped from quite a distance and was very nervous and hard to catch. She spent hours and hours gaining his trust and training him, within the year they had bonded so well that she decided to use Copper for her 2013 4-H project horse. Maddi had another successful year and she won Overall High Point Member at the Achievement Day as well as the Overall Champion Showmanship at the end of year banquet.Maddi has more confidence in her abilities and has thoroughly enjoyed all of the meetings, parades, walkathon and fun days she has had at 4-H. Gloria has shown her how to train for obstacles, showmanship, clipping her own horses and so many other wonderful things. This year she is learn-ing how to line drive and jumping. Mr. White has also taught her how to milk a cow, how to feed the chickens & the calves and even how to bring in the hay.I have enjoyed watching Maddi so much that I bought myself a little pinto that I called Jaxx, I currently show him as well. My grandson Matthew joined 4-H in 2012 and he has won many ribbons in his first year with Lily and now this year he will be using Jaxx as his 4-H project horse. I have three more granddaugh-ters whom I hope will join as they become of age.This has become a whole family hobby and we couldn’t be more proud of our grand kids.

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Maddi met Amber Marshall at the Can Am horse show in Orangeville Ontario both last year and again this year. We also have all Heartland box sets and Maddi watches them all the time. She loves watch-ing Amy work the horses without a halter on the show and is now teaching one of her minis to do the same.

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Foot care is one of the most neglected horse management practices. Most lameness that impairs the useful-

ness of a horse can be prevented by proper foot care and reasonable management. Foot care should be as routine as feeding and watering. It should include: Routine cleaning, Periodic trimming, Corrections of minor imperfections, Treatment of foot diseases and injuries. Most foot care prac-

tices can be done by the average horse owner. However, it is important to know when to seek the help of a professional, especially for corrective shoeing and disease treatment and control. To understand proper care of a horse’s feet, first study and understand the structure of the foot and the func-tions of its various parts. The major parts of a horse’s foot are the hoof wall, coronet, sole, frog and the internal structures such as the bones, cartilage, tendons and connective tissue. Internal structures will be discussed briefly in this guide.

The hoof wall is a horny substance made up of parallel fibers (Figure 1). It should be dense, straight, and free from rings

(ridges) and cracks. Viewed from the side, the wall at the toe should be a continuation of the slope of the pastern. The main functions of the wall are to: Provide a weight-bearing surface not easily worn awayProtect the internal structure of the footMaintain moisture in the foot. Usually, the hoof wall is thicker at the toe than at the quarter and heel. The hoof wall is protected by the periople, a varnish-like coating that also holds moisture in the hoof. Coronet The coronet, or coronary band, is the source of growth for the hoof wall. It is directly above the hoof wall and is protected by a thick layer of skin and dense hair. A healthy foot will grow about 3/8 of an inch per month. A change in the rate of growth of the hoof can be caused by a change in the amount of exercise, the ration, the onslaught of illness, and the

general state of health and condition of the animal. Injury to the coronary band can result in irregular growth of the hoof wall and can develop into a permanently unsound hoof wall.The hind feet may grow faster than the forefeet, and unshod feet may grow faster than shod feet. The feet of mares and geldings seem to grow faster than those of stallions. The sole of the foot is a horny substance that protects the sensitive inner portions of the foot. It should be firm, slightly concave and of uniform texture. The horse has no feeling at the exterior sole surface.A flat-footed horse tends to receive more bruises and injuries to the sole. Also, horses that have experienced founder and have developed a dropped sole are more easily bruised at the sole.

The frog, located at the heel of the foot, forms a “V” into the center of the sole (Figure 2). The frog is a spongy, flexible pad and is also a weight-bearing surface. It is the interme-diate organ between the plantar cushion and the source of pressure from the horse’s weight. The frog is differentiated from the sole of the foot by two lines called commissures.The condition of the frog generally is a good indication of the health of the foot. Without proper flexibility, expansion and ground contact, the frog cannot perform

its function in complementing the circulation of blood and the absorption of shock throughout the foot.Internal foot structure To be able to provide proper foot care, first gain an understanding of some of the important internal parts of the foot and their functions.Coffin bone provides the shape of the foot and the rigidity needed to bear weight. Plantar cushionsexpands and contracts to absorb shock and pumps blood from the foot back toward the heart.Navicular bone serves as a fulcrum and bearing surface for the deep flexor tendon, which is responsible for ex-tension of the foot as it progresses through a stride.Sensitive laminae serve as a means of attachment for the hoof wall and the coffin bone and also as the main area of blood circulation within the foot.

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Disease organisms concentrate where animals are confined, so cleanliness is important. Horses kept in a stall or small pen should have their feet picked or cleaned daily to reduce the risk of thrush. Thrush is the condition resulting from bacterial penetration into the frog and surrounding area. The bacteria produce a foul odor and cause the frog to become soft and mushy. If al-lowed to go untreated, serious lameness can result and extensive treatment will be necessary. Routine daily foot care means regular use of the hoof pick to clean the horse’s feet. A fine-bristled wire brush also is useful for cleaning the sole, frog and hoof wall. Take care not to damage the periople with too much pressure from the wire brush; the result would disturb the moisture balance of the foot.

When picking the foot, use a hoof pick and clean from the heel toward the toe, being especially careful to clean the commissures on each side of the frog and the cleft of the frog itself. Don’t attempt to open the heel excessively, as this weakens the area and inter-feres with proper contraction and expansion of the heel.After riding, clean the sole and check for gravel or other foreign objects that could be lodged in the natural depressions of the foot. A nail, gravel, stick or other object can work into the foot and cause lameness of long duration. Objects have been known to exist in a horse’s foot for as long as a year before emerging at the heel or along the coronet. When a foreign particleemerges at the coronary area, a sore, called a quittor, usually develops. This problem can easily lead to serious infection.

Moisture in the horse’s feet helps to maintain flexibility and prevent cracking. Most of the moisture needed in a healthy and well-protected foot can come from within.Extremely wet conditions such as a muddy lot or wet stall promote rapid drying of the feet; the natural oils and protective films of the foot are eroded from constant contact with external moisture.One way to maintain proper moisture in the foot is to regularly apply a good hoof dressing contain-ing some animal fat such as lanolin. If the dressing is not a petroleum derivative, it can be massaged into the coronet, the frog and the sole as well as on the hoof wall. The dressing helps to keep the sole pliable and eliminate dead tissue around the frog and heel. Also, massaging the coronet stimulates growth of a healthy new hoof wall.

Trimming of feet is important, although not needed as frequently as cleaning. Trimming should be done at about four-week intervals on horses kept in stalls or paddocks, or about six-week intervals for horses used heavily or running in pastures. The main goal in trimming is to retain the proper shape and length of the foot. Most people should feel comfortable in pulling shoes and trimming feet while they wait for the farrier.The bottom of the foot should be kept level and the inside and outside walls should be maintained at equal lengths.The hoof wall should be trimmed with nippers to remove excess length, then a rasp should be used to smooth and level the bottom of the foot. Be sure to rasp from the heel through the toe with each stroke to prevent uneven areas in the hoof wall.

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Injuries that have a significant impact on equine performance like suspensory ligament, laminitis, fractures, sore backs, arthritis; all can be detected

with infrared thermography. Thermography (IRt) was first introduced 40 years ago to the equine industry, but the technology at the time was limited, awkward to handle, and misunderstood. Within the last 5-10 years, there has been significant advances made in thermal imaging technology, that now makes tool a significant and viable option for equine diagnostics.

IRt is a specialized camera that detects infrared waves and converts them into an image visible with the human eye. Heat emitted from the surface of the patient is directly cor-related with circulation, which in turn depicts areas of in-flammation or increased blood flow. While thermography is generally considered to detect “hotspots”, some of the more significant detectable lesions may be cool areas where nerves and blood vessels have been damaged.Compared to radiographs (x-ray) or ultrasound which shows anatomic structures, Thermography is a physiologic modality, meaning that it shows changes in circulation.IRt stand on its’ own for a few significant advantages, but also readily enhances other diagnostic modalities:• Thermography is safe and does not expose the handler or patient to radiation• The Imaging procedure is standardized andfast, with an entire patient imaged in 20-30 minutes• No sedation or anesthesia required, thereforeeliminating any risks associated with drugs or recumbancy• Thermographyisawholehorseimagingmodality that depicts compensatory problems, localized lesions, prevents injury, and monitors healing. What does this amazing technology cost? A whole horse scan and full veterinary interpretation of the images runs an average from $190-350. There is no other technology on the market today that presents a diagnostic report for the whole horse with reasonable costs without the risks. IRt has many roles in the equine industry. The cost is low enough for a full horse scan that horse own-ers can afford to get a baseline image report done of their horse, even with no problems present at the time. If the horse becomes injured later on, the imagery can be compared to the baseline for improved diagnostics.

The Fédération Equestrian International, the international governing agency for equestrian sport, has accepted thermal imaging as an appropriate tool for maintaining eth-ics in equine sport. Uses for IRt include monitoring of rehabilitation and healing, detection of infectious disease or fever, and pre-purchase evaluations. IRt is also gaining acceptance with farrier who use this tool to evaluate hoof balance, detect bruising or abscesses, and laminitis.Peter Hopkins, vice president of United Infrared, one of the largest groups of thermographs, has stated that through the EquineIR training program “We are truly making a difference for the horses and the owners with equine thermography. Our members come in with a desire to learn how to take correct images, and leave with a newfound appreciation for the horse in sport” Correct education is the key to the continued success of thermal imaging as an equine diagnostic tool.Dr. Joanna Robson, Veterinary Technical Director for EquineIR adds, “Standardization is imperative. It’s not enough to take pictures with a fancy camera. The patient and environment must be correctly prepared, and the vet-erinarians looking at the pictures need to correctly un-derstand what it is they are looking at.” Dr. Robson is an equine veterinarian and a certified infrared thermography. Utilizing thermography into her equine practice on a regular basis for lameness evaluations, saddle-fitting, and health maintenance. Thermal Imaging is finding its niche as a safe, rapid, and effective diagnostic imaging tool that not only localizes problems, but has the power to prevent injuries and catastrophic breakdowns.IRt is also effective for evaluating saddle fit and rider balance. Friction and pressure create heat that is readily detectable, and therefore highlighting pinching, imbalanced saddles, and back pain. Inflammation associated with overriding spinous process-es, vertebral rotation, paraspinal muscle inflam-mation, dorsal spinous ligament injury, and more are all visible with infrared thermography.

What is IRT?

Farriers can use IRt to evaluate hoof balance & detect bruises or ab-scesses, and check for laminitis

(above) A lower limb image from a race-horse.

Significant inflammation in the left hock, confirmed as a large bone spur and joint degeneration.

Cost benefits

Saddle fitting

Submitted by: Connie - Certified Thermographer

For more information on how Thermography can help you and your horse contact Connie at 204.332.1333

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Our Cartoon Illustra-tor from funnyfuzzballs Illustrations, Janet will be drawing a cartoon strip for every issue of our Canadian Miniature Horses Magazine for 2014. Funny topics involv-ing a day in the life of a Miniature horse and friends! “Harry & Lar-ry” If you like to check out her Facebook at : w w w. f a c eb o ok .comfunnyfuzzballs Illustrations (This is Cartoon strip #3)

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The Miniature Horse Association of Nova Scotia (MHANS) had Dr. Ted Semple and assistant Danielle Thibault attend our May meeting to speak on

'Strangles' and vaccines. Our members attended three driving clinics. One in Parrsboro with clinician Pat Sheehy. The next two were held in Antigonish and Pictou Counties with Gillian Allen of Wallace River Haflingers and Equestrian Centre. The Club's High Tides Miniature Horse Fun Show was held June 7 at Spirit Reins Ranch, Parrsboro, NS. Thirty four horses were entered by 15 adults and 17 youth participants. We had three teams com-peting in the pairs classes. Helen Smith of Halifax, NS was our judge. Grand Championship at Halter was Sir Gallahad by George shown by Jeannie MacLean, of Miscouche, P.E.I.; Reserve was Pat-ton's Precious Dove shown by Pat Sheehy of Stewiacke N.S. Adult High Point was Jeannie MacLean showing Sir Gallahad by George, and Reserve was Nancy Balderston showing Oceanbreeze Love Bug, of North Wiltshire P.E.I.. Youth High Point: was Fiona MacKenzie showing BF Muskokas Lil Jiminy of Scotsburn N.S.; Reserve was Nicole Whooten showing WMS Kandi Kisses, from Onslow Mountain,

N.S. A supper was provided compliments of the Show Committee followed by live entertainment with local band, Hooligans Ruff. The Club's second show was held June 21-22 at the DeWolfe Stables, James River, Antigonish Co. Thirty one horses were entered by 16 adults participating and 15 youth participants. Two

teams were entered. Kim Beeton Cape Breton, NS judged. Grand Champion at Halter was Jeannie MacLean with Sir Gallahad by George; reserve was Pat Sheehy with Pattons Precious Dove. High Point Adult was Jeannie MacLean with Sir Gallahad by George; Reserve was Robbie Horton of Port Bickerton with Double D Yoda Man. High Point Youth was Fiona MacKenzie with BF Muskokas Lil Jiminy; Reserve was Sidney Patton of Truro, NS with Mini Madelina. A pot luck supper was supplied by the show committee on the saturday evening The Hubtown show and season finale originally scheduled for

July 5 was postponed until August 2 due to hurricane Arthur. Monthly meetings will resume in September at the Valley-Kemptown Firehall (Exit 17, Hwy 104). For more information you can check out our web page at:

-Double D Yoda Man- 1st Place winner in Liberty Class

www.mhans.ca.

Miniature Horse Club of Ontario Carolyn Aarup, Treasurer RR#1,

Box #2, Hwy #26, Fire #205822 Meaford, Ont., Canada N4L-1W5 [email protected] www.mhco.ca

Ontario Small Equine Show Assn. Strachen Edwards, President 19 Heathwood CrtCambridge, Ont. N1R7W1 (289) 880-0477 [email protected] www.showsmallequine.com

Western Canadian MHC Yvonne Campbell, President 9-51124 Range Rd 264 Spruce Grove, AB. T7Y-1E8 (780) 987-5175 [email protected] www.wcmhc.ca

Would you like to belong to a Miniature Horse

Club? This is a great way to learn about

the breed. The clubs listed are very outgoing and love to have fun. Fun shows/registry shows and

everything in between. Contact them and start having fun.

Enjoy your “Mini”.

Miniature Horse Association of Nova Scotia Promoting the Miniature Horse Breed

Kim Horton, Treasurer www.mhans.ca (902) 364-2258

Miniature Horse Club Listings

www.canadianminiaturehorsesmagazine.com

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there is no such thing as having only one mini. They are like eating potato chips,

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1- Adults weigh 150-250 lbs.

2- Foals weigh about 15-25 lbs and range from 16-21” in height at birth. The birth of a foal is with-out a doubt an awesome experience.

3- It is said, “A bale of hay lasts a mini a month.”

4- All health and care habits are the same for a mini as it is for any full size horse, except portions are smaller.

5- Clean up duty involves much less work than larger horses.

6- Hoof care is important to maintain just as it is with big horses, except they do not wear shoes.

7- The adult miniature driving horse can pull up to 10 times their weight.

8- An average mini can easily pull two adults in a cart for ten miles or so.

9- Driving is done in easy entry carts where 2 adults can ride comfortably, small wagons, race

carts or race bikes like the Trotters and Pacers use, pleasure show carts and wooden wheeled country pleasure.

10- Minis are very intelligent, athletic, train easily and very willing to try new things.

11- Extremely compassionate horses.

12- Shows are geared for all members of the family, from Youth 7 and under classes to the Golden Showman-ship for the 60+ participants.

13- Minis are strong, healthy, very resilient animals. They build strong bonds with owners and take possession of their hearts!

14- Miniatures have been known to live well into their thirties and have babies well into their twenties.

15- It is a well-known fact amongst miniature horse owners that there is no such thing as having only one mini. They are like eating potato chips, hard to stop with only one.

FUN FACTS!

Morgan Ings-Bernard, PresidentShelley Fraser, Treasurer218 Vickerson RoadRte 222 DunstaffnagePE C1C [email protected]

Prince Edward Island Miniature Horse Association


Breeders DirectoryAlbertaFireside Miniature Curly HorsesCurly Horse are Hypoallergenic for most people!Mary and Jim StewartHigh Prairie, Alberta780-523-2192fyreside@gmail.comwww.firesideminiaturecurlyhorses.com British ColumbiaPint Size Miniatures Cherie Kramer Abbotsford, BC 604-856-9080 www.pintsizeminis.com

Seabloom Miniature Horse Ranch A.M.H.A. & A.M.H.R. Joanne Seabloom Lone Butte, BC 250-395-3369 [email protected] www.seabloom.ca Snowy River Farms *Pirate’s Little Skipper EB & LTDs Don Diego Crystal & Deborah MckayKamloops [email protected]://www.snowyriverfarms.ca

Manitoba Bartkewich MiniaturesPretty performance horses that can and do compete at a National level.Mary Ann BartkewichErickson, [email protected]

Painted Pasture Ranch MiniaturesAll around Performance Champi-on Horses, A.M.H.A & A.M.H.R. Karen BittnerMoosehorn, MB 204-768-2808 [email protected] www.paintedpastureranch.com

Ontario Giter Dun Miniatures 705-754-5752 [email protected]

Victorias Falabella Minia-tures Registered Breeder of purebred Falabella Minis 3650 Boag Rd. Queensville, Ont. 905-960-2736 [email protected]

Quebec Ferme Gali Chevaux Minia-ture Horses linda Laflamme Becancour, Quebec 818-297-2116 [email protected] http://fermegali-com.webs.com/

Illinois USABellbottom Farm and Bohe-mian Gypsy CobsHome of the New Miniature Gypsy Horse!Melanie Block11292 - 105 East Street, Neponset, IL 309-540-0181 cell; 309 594-2318 homehttp://minigypsy.wordpress.com/http://www.americanminigypsy.com/

Montana, USASquires Montana Miniatures Dorothy BrockmierPO Box 501Plentywood, Montana 59254Phone [email protected]

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