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Ride TV Features
a Miniature Horse Documentary

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hrough the years, Tony Greaves of
Little America Miniatures has been interviewed many times for newspapers,
magazines, TV and radio. Some of these
have been with professionals, some with amateurs, and some with students. Although
usually pleased with the results, Tony sometimes wonders where the interviewer’s final
information came from, certainly not quoted
from him! But such was not the case when in
November of 2014 he was contacted by Ride
TV producer Mikon Haaksman. Mikon explained what he had in mind and time was
set for a ranch visit and the video interview.
Even before the agreed date, a list of questions was sent to Tony that revealed the
information he wanted to cover. Tony pro-

vided some photo history on the breed and
his experience that added a chronological
background to the story of today’s AMHA
horses.
The Ride TV crew arrived consisting of a
cameraman and sound man. After a brief tour
of the ranch, they set up and for several hours
discussed Tony’s lifetime of equine experience and specifically, his time involved with
Miniature horses. Frankie and Darl Nigh of
Lazy N Miniatures were also interviewed at
their farm and the final section of the hour
long video spotlighted therapy with Miniatures and featured Jim and Linda Woods of
Mini Hooves of Love.

This documentary is well edited, and the
information is complete. What a great tool
to use for people interested in learning about
Miniatures. The hour-long documentary
aired for the first time on Ride TV in early
March of 2016. Unfortunately, it was only
broadcast through Dish network. But
luckily CarbonTV was allowed to share the
program, where you can now watch the
production in its entirety at: http://www.
carbontv.com/videos/0_370g1c9z
Thank you Purina for sponsoring
The Miniature Horse: Ride Presents

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