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<br />IDlDIature horse <br /> <br />page 4 ot 6 <br /> <br />Well, you could invite one into your room for awhile, but your Mini will <br />need a home of his own. Horses are very sensitive to changes in their <br />surroundings, pasture mates, humans and daily routine. Making the <br />transition from his old home to yours will be <br />stressful, but with a little foresight, you can <br />help him acclimatize more easily. <br /> <br /> <br />Your first concern should be safe, <br />adequate housing for your Mini. It doesn't <br />have to be fancy, but should be sturdy, <br />well-ventilated (but draft-free), well lighted, <br />and large enough to provide a comfortable <br />stall. A 10' x 10' box stall is ideal for a Mini. Ceilings should be high <br />enough to allow good circulation of air; however, be sure that the <br />ventilation is not so great as to be drafty. Ideal flooring for stalls is day <br />or dirt. Stalls should be free of nails, wood splinters, sharp edges, or <br />anything else on which your Mini might injure himself. Believe it - if its <br />there, he'll find it! <br /> <br /> <br />What Else Do I Need <br />to Know? <br /> <br />LOTS! Your Mini needs to <br />be properly fed and have <br />plenty of clean fresh water <br />at all times. He needs to <br />have a safe place to <br />exercise and play, and roll <br />and snooze. He needs to <br />be able to get out of the <br />hot sun in the summer <br />and the cold wind in the <br />winter. <br /> <br />He will need to be <br />groomed daily to keep his <br />coat in good condition and <br />pest-free. <br /> <br />His feet will need care and <br />attention on a regular <br />basis. <br /> <br />http://www.horsequest.com/bredshow/minilminiature.htm <br /> <br /> <br />9/16/2007 <br />