The Federation is a totally unique and refreshing concept within the Miniature Horse Industry aware of the present and planning for the future.The Federation’s Constitution & Registry has been designed to raise the standards, quality and ethics in the Miniature Horse Industry and to develop a true miniature horse type breed.
The future depends on dedicated breeders designed to improve the Miniature Horse with each new generation. It is not enough to only breed for today, and today's fads and fashions. The Federation encourage breeders to evaluate their breeding stock as to their suitability as such and the Registry incorporates a progressive plan into the future to raise the quality of breeding stock and their progeny, while supporting and encouraging its members.
Miniature Horse Federation Inc. shows are open to all miniature horses that fall within MHF height guidelines (Miniatures under 34”, Small horses 34” – 39” and Little Horse 39” – 42”) and are registered with a miniature horse association or registry. Miniature Horse Federation Inc. measures on the wither.
The Federation use the accepted 'big horse' equivalent rules as a guide to formulating credible show rules applicable for un-mounted Miniature Horses. A quality horse does not lose it's athletic ability due to diminutive statue. These wonderful horses give much satisfaction to those who train them for led and performance events. Comprehensive classes for all disciplines cater for the novice to the advanced horse and handler. Many owners come from 'big horse' backgrounds of serious competition and find training and competing with Miniature Horses most rewarding.
The Miniature Horse is an ideal horse for many equine pursuits:
•The challenge of serious competition be it led or performance.
•The challenge of breeding an individual to the MHF standard of excellence.
•An introduction to the responsibility and joy of horse ownership and competition.
•The pleasure of affection and co-operation from a well cared for and loved horse.
•Miniature Horses are suitable for almost anyone
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