Miniature Horse Books

Outstanding Miniature Horse Stallions
Over 30 miniature horse stallions and more than 50 years of proven bloodlines, past and present. Pedigrees, show records, progeny records and background on foundation horses. Great help in determining bloodlines for your breeding program, lots of photos.
VM534
$24.95

 

Trick Training Your Horse to Success
This is a great new 139 page trick training book by Jan Sharp. Includes instructions on selecting the horse and the steps your horse must learn before starting trick training. Bowing, lie down, standing on a box, honking horns, rolling balls, yes, no, bowing sit and rearing are some of the tricks she covers.
VM536
$16.95

 

 

The Book of Miniature Horses
This is a great introduction to miniature horses and is full of essential information. This 136 page hardback book covers; mini care and feeding, basic and show training, driving training, show preparation, breeding and foaling. This is a great book for anyone new to the miniature horse, with photos supplementing the articles.
VM537
$22.95

 

 

Horse Color Explained
144 pages filled with information and photographs on; color genetics, rare and difficult colors, coat color changes, predicting colors, selection for colors, markings and patterns, and describes all known colors.
VM539
$19.95

 

Miniature Horse in Review – Vol 1

Excellent, easy to read information on breeding and raising minis, buying and marketing your miniatures, training, showing, driving and care of your tack - written by equine professionals, 136 pages with many photos and illustrations.

VM3011

$21.95

Miniature Horse in Review – Vol 2

Second volume in the series with easy to read format and use of many photos and graphics for illustration. This book includes 144 pages of information, on setting up your breeding program, health and reproduction, and farrier advice.

VM3012

$23.95

 

Mini Manual for New Owners

This completely revised book is a must for the new miniature horse owner. An essential manual which includes the necessary information every mini owner needs. Includes basic care and training, health maintenance, breeding and showing of your miniature horse in 66 pages filled with photos and illustrations.

VM3013

$24.95

 

Train Your Own Mini

This easy to understand guide is the answer for any owner who wants to do it themselves. Learn how to train a miniature horse to show in halter, training to drive in both pleasure and harness racing, trailer loading, exercising and conditioning, and much more, in 88 pages of fact-filled illustrations.

VM3014

$23.95

 

Show Your Mini

This is an easy to understand workbook for first time exhibitors. Includes explanations on rules, regulations, class descriptions, planning for the show, and what the judges look for, and much more.

VM3015

$18.95

 

Basic Foaling Handbook

This in-depth guide is for the miniature horse owner new to breeding and foaling. This 32-page booklet written by equine professionals, covers everything the new breeder should know and expect when the big day comes.

VM3016

$9.95

 

Miniature Horses-A Veterinary Guide

This hardback book is an essential manual for owners, breeders and vets of miniature horses. Gives excellent detailed information on hoof diseases, abnormalities of growth, dwarfism, reproduction and nutrition, specific to the miniature horse. Well illustrated throughout with appendices, color photos, and diagrams.

No. VM533X

$ 22.95

 

 

Training Miniature Performance Horses

A comprehensive guide to train your miniature horse for hunter, jumper, and halter obstacle. Power packed soft cover. 79 page book.

No. VM3017

$ 15.95

 

 

Equine Medications

Equine Medications
Veterinarian Barbara Forney discusses the most common equine medications and how they work, medication rules for competition, and methods of administering medications. The revised edition of Understanding Equine Medications contains the most up-to-date information on drug rules for competition horses as well as information on new FDA-approved drugs. Also included is an A-Z guide of equine medications including generic and brand names, drug type, possible side effects and precautions, and proper dosage and route of administration.

$ 16.95

 

 

Equine First Aid

Equine First Aid
An invaluable companion to the "First Aid for Horses" video, this book takes your knowledge even further, increasing your powers of observation so that you can prevent some of the problems that can befall your horses. Puncture wounds, fractures, colic, respiratory ailments, blood loss, metabolic emergencies, and foaling & neonatal emergencies are all discussed in depth. Dr. Michael A. Ball, a respected veterinarian and professor at Cornell University deals with these subjects and others including proper emergency readiness and transporting an injured horse.

$ 16.95

 

 

Success with Miniature Horses - The Experts Speak Out
This book gives Miniature Horse owners access to some of the best breeders, trainers, and judges in the industry. Here’s your chance to get answers to questions like "What kind of feed and hay should I use?" "How much can I expect to pay for a good broodmare?" "How do I decide if I should show my horse in Single or Country Pleasure Driving?" "How do I select a halter horse prospect?"
Fourteen well-known experts answer these and many other questions, providing opinions, insights, and suggestions in an effort to aid all who wish to move forward in the Miniature Horse business.

$ 23.95

 

 

Miniature Horse Conformation

Miniature Horse Conformation - What to Look For & What to Avoid
This book covers almost all aspects of conformation in the miniature horse, with many photographs and examples. There are eight (8) chapters with descriptions and photos covering: Basics, Body, Dwarfism, Feet, Head, Hips, Legs, and Neck.
A glossary and photo index, as well as full index complete this reference book.
There are 51 photos, PLUS a full color DVD slideshow of all of the book's photos. The DVD can be played on your computer or TV.

$ 21.95

 

 

Showmanship
The First Comprehensive Guide to Miniature Horse Showmanship.

Showmanship with Miniature Horses is a must-have guide for any exhibitor. Jennifer Garrett Bryant, AMHA judge and author of Training Miniature Performance Horses, explains in-depth information to help you improve your showmanship skills and become a more confident, posed exhibitor.
With example patterns, photographs, glossary, index, and sound, easy to understand instruction, this authoritative book is an essential tool for the novice and experienced exhibitor alike.

$ 17.95

 

 

 

Outstanding Miniature Horse Mares; Past & Present
A breeder's lot is a hard one--the challenging task of choosing the right combination of genes in order to produce the most perfect, most beautiful, and most winning Miniature Horse is daunting, to say the least, when you consider that wrong decisions take eleven months to come to light!
How best to insure your breeding choices? Research, research, and more research.
Pat Elder's Outstanding Miniature Horse Mares: Past & Present chronicles over 300 mares from 32 states and 8 countries; these horses are featured individually, with photographs, show records, and winning offspring. "Foundation Mares Through the Decades" names over 1,500 additional horses that contributed to the breed, and provides some background.
The "Dams of Distinction" section features such famous mares as CSF Dotty West, Hickory Hills June Ann, Lazy N's Rowdy's Ginger, Martin's Chorus Girl Leo, and Vanace Lilliput, to name only a few of the 17 mares featured.
Book includes glossary, mare and owner lists, and full index. 328 pages, soft cover.

 

$ 24.95

 

Miniature Horse Videos

Body Clipping Your Miniature Horse

Learn the principles and techniques of show clipping as demonstrated by professional trainer, Portia Sue Owens. Instructions include: keeping horses looking good at home, proper use and care of clippers, and care of the clipped horse. (60 minutes)

VM3022

$48.95

 

Grooming Your Miniature Horse

Everything the horse owner needs to know to keep their miniature looking good at home and in the show ring. Daily routine is presented with use of grooming tools and proper bathing and blanketing. Professional trainer, Portia Sue Owens, also discusses types of show halters, use of makeup, and other tips. (70 minutes)

VM3023

$48.95

 

So….You’re Expecting a Foal

Provides critical information for any mini owner preparing for their first foal. It shows actual labor and delivery of a foal, care of the pregnant mare, pasture and turnout, and foaling stall preparation. Detailed "Red Alert" signs are included for both mare and foal. "Basic Foaling Handbook" included. (60 minutes)

VM3024

$48.95

 

Training Your Miniature for Driving Classes – Vol 1

Choosing your horse and proper equipment, goes over the parts of the cart and harness, and the demonstration of harnessing and hitching your horse. This video will give tips and techniques to train a mini to drive successfully. (30 minutes)

VM3025

$38.95

 

Training Your Miniature for Driving Classes – Vol 2

Step-by-step demonstrations and techniques in starting your green horse in turning, backing and drills to enhance flexibility, as well as, how to handle your reins and whip. The video concludes with some problem solving, including balking, rearing and the runaway horse. (30 minutes)

VM3026

$38.95

 

Training Your Miniature for Driving Obstacle

How to train miniatures for obstacle driving found in different classes. Obstacles covered: gate, bridges, cones, wheel pivots, parallel poles, and ground tying. Art of backing, problem solving with balking, rearing and resistance included. (40 minutes)

VM3027

$38.95

 

Training Your Miniature for Halter Obstacle

Shows you how to train your miniature horse to perform many obstacles which include, jumps, rails, water, bridges, sidepassing, forehand pivot, haunch pivot, and ground

tying. Techniques for giving your horse signals, proper halter fit, and some common obstacle problems are discussed. (40 minutes)

VM3028

$38.95

 

Hoofcare and trimming for Miniature Horses

Detailed instruction on the care and maintenance of your mini’s hooves and do-it-yourself trimming. Additional information on problem feet (founder, club foot, etc.)

VM3029

$48.95

 

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