Miniature Horse

This breed of horse has the same characteristics and proportions of a standard sized horse, but in miniature, allowing it to be distinctly different from a pony. Strong and hardy, they were used in Europe in the 1700s to pull carts in the coal mines. The breed was further developed in Argentina, based on the Shetland Pony, and named Falabella, after the family that developed the horses. Today, the Miniature Horses are even being used as pets and service animals due to their docile nature and long-life span.