Miniature Horses

(Equus caballus)

Dolly and her daughter Charity arrived at Hertiage Park Zoological Sanctuary in 2012 from a private donor. 

Miniature Horses have been bred to have the same proportions as a regular horse, just smaller in size. True miniature horses are no taller than 34 inches. These horses usually live between 25 and 35 years and come in all color variations.

In the United States, miniature horses are used as companion animals, show horses and pets. These animals can be trained to pull a cart and even to guide the blind.