American Miniature Horse
AMHA
ok. 84 cmAdult stallion
to the last mane hair
to the last mane hair
- Mass
- approx. 68–100 kgZakres rasy
American Miniature Horse — size comparison
The American Miniature Horse has the proportions of a scaled-down horse: a small, refined head, balanced body and correctly formed legs. Many colours occur. AMH
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground the last mane hairReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,20,40,60,81
approx. 84 cm
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American Miniature Horse — size comparison — facts and sources
The American Miniature Horse has the proportions of a scaled-down horse: a small, refined head, balanced body and correctly formed legs. Many colours occur. AMHA sets a maximum height of 86.4 cm, measured to the base of the last mane hair, and excludes dwarfism characteristics from its standard.
American miniature breeding drew on several sources of small horses and ponies, including Shetlands. Selection reduced height while preserving proportional conformation and free movement. Modern miniatures vary in colour and type.
Usually curious, attentive and interested in human contact, they take part in conformation shows, groundwork and in-hand obstacle classes. They are also used for light driving, where rhythm, responsiveness and willingness to move forward matter.