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Comparaciones de Caballos Miniatura Americanos vs Caballos Medianos Medianos
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La información en este cuadro, "Comparaciones de caballos miniatura estadounidenses versus caballos medianos de tamaño completo", se obtiene de una variedad de fuentes y no pretende representar costos específicos o reales. Antes del inicio de cualquier operación de caballos, la rentabilidad material y financiera debe ser examinada en detalle.
Factors Considered | American Miniature Horse | Average Full-Sized Horse |
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Purchase Price | $1,000 to $200,000. Depending on gender, size, conformation, blood-line, show record. The smaller & more correctly conformed, the greater the value. | $1,000 to $3,000,000. Depending on gender, size, conformation, blood-line, and show record. |
Feed Costs | Approximately $25 per month/horse. Includes hay and grain. | Approximately $150 per month/horse. Includes hay and grain. |
Professional Stable Cost | $50 to $150 per month/horse. Miniatures can be kept in backyards with a Mini barn or shelter depending upon local zoning laws. | $200 to $600 per month/horse. Varies according to facilities, pasture availability, riding opportunities. |
Trainer Costs (Halter In Hand) | $300 & Up per month/horse. Family involvement encouraged. Even children can help train a Miniature Horse. | $550 & up per month/horse. Depends upon the reputation and demand of the trainer, stable & breed. |
Pasture Size | 3 Miniature Horses per acre. With supplemental hay & feed | Minimum 1 acre per horse. With supplemental hay & feed |
TACK/HALTERS - Work | $4 to $8 per horse | $12 to $18 per horse |
TACK/HALTERS - Show | $25 to $150 or more per horse | $75 to $500 per horse |
HARNESS - Work | $200 to $400 | $350 to $4,000 |
HARNESS - Pleasure Driving | $750 to $1,400 | $1,500 and up |
Blankets | $25 to $65 | $85 to $200 |
Sheets | $20 to $45 | $40 to $75 |
Saddles | Not normally used on Miniature Horses. | $250 to $5,000 |
Carts | $375 to $1,500 | $1,000 to $5,000 |
Farrier Cost - Trimming | $10 to $18 per horse. Some owners do their own trimming due to the ease of handling Miniature Horses. | Trim $30 to $50 per horse. Some very knowledgeable owners do their own trimming. |
Shoeing | No shoes | $50 to $200 per horse |
Suitability to Ride | Children up to 70lbs may ride depending on Miniature's age, height & body type. Riding generally not recommended. | Children & adults can ride. Risk increases due to animal's size, training, rider experience. |
Suitability to Drive | Children 3-4 years & up routinely drive at home, parades and in shows. Miniature Horses can easily pull up to 1-2 adults in a cart in all gaits, minimal experience is needed. | Children - questionable. Adults - dependent upon experience. |
Health & Hardiness | Excellent - with good care. | Excellent - with good care. |
Life Span | 20-30 Years | 20-30 Years |
Vaccinations / Medications & Worming | Same as for larger horses. Determined by horse's weight - greatly reduced dosage for Miniatures. | Same as for Miniature Horses. Determined by horse's weight - 4-5 times the cost of Miniature Horses. |
Suitability for Special Needs Individuals | Greatly adaptable to individuals with Special Needs due to Miniature Horse's smaller size and affectionate nature. | Difficult for some individuals to handle due to larger size. |
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