AMHA Breeders Directory 2018 AMHA Breeders List | Page 3

THE AMERICAN
MINIATURE HORSE
Irresistible, versatile, showable and no taller than 34” at the base of
the last hairs of the mane, the American Miniature Horse is truly the
“Horse For Everyone.” If you have yet to see an American Miniature
Horse or have made the discovery and want to know more, welcome
to the world of Miniatures!
These great little horses come in a rainbow of coat colors and
patterns and are prized throughout the world as investments, show
partners and companions. Classically elegant and gentle by nature,
today’s American Miniature Horse is among the fastest growing and
most beloved of equine breeds.
Formed in 1978 in Arlington, Texas, the American Miniature Horse
Association, Inc., was organized by a group of dedicated horseman
to aid and encourage the breeding, exhibiting, use and perpetuation
of the American Miniature Horse, separate and apart from ponies
and other small equines. According to AMHA Rules and Regulations
and Bylaws, an animal exceeding 34 inches in height is not eligible
for registration with the Association. Temporary papers are issued
to eligible Miniature horses whose parents are both registered with
AMHA. If after three years of age, the horse is 34 inches or less, the
application may be made for permanent registration.
To ensure the integrity of the breed, all foals born after December
31, 1995 must be DNA-tested before any of their offspring can be
registered.
The Miniature Horse World magazine is a beautiful and informative
publication distributed worldwide and is the official Association
publication. Each colorful issue is packed with entertaining and
informative articles about American Miniature Horses. The official
website, www.amha.org, is a virtual one-stop source containing
general AMHA information and news. More than 50 AMHA-approved
clubs provide fellowship and education for Miniature horse owners.
AMHA continues to experience healthy growth, with over 250,000
horses overall submitted for registration.
The AMHA World Show signifies the pinnacle of success with com-
petition growing stronger each year. The AMHA World Show is held
annually in the early fall at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort
Worth, Texas. American Miniature Horses participate in over 200
classes, vying for coveted World Grand Champion titles. Miniatures
compete in halter, driving, hunter and jumper, obstacle classes, and
costume. Youth, Amateur and Open divisions are offered during this
9 day extravaganza. Stalls are elaborately decorated and many hors-
es are for sale; it is an excellent place to view, learn and shop.
This 2018 edition of the Breeders Directory does not include all
American Miniature Horse breeders, but those who wanted their
names printed in this directory to be provided to interested
parties free of charge.
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