mini horse books

Question
We are in the process of purchasing a mini.  Do you have any suggestions on books for first time owners?  The breeder we are buying our mini from is very informative but we would also like to read up on as much info as we can

Answer
Hi Lisa-

Thanks for your question. Sorry for the delay in answering but I was out of the country.

Good for you! I am the same way, lots of research first. A couple of good books are: THE BOOK OF MINIATURE HORSES (Buying, Breeding, Training, Showing and Enjoying) by Donna Campbell Smith. I have the hardback version but she has a new softcover out. The other is MINIATURE HORSES- A Veterinary Guide for Owners and Breeders by Rebecca L. Frankenny, VMD. Both are available @ Amazon.com. If you are not familiar with horses at all, you might also add a couple of "horse behavior" or training books such as those by Parelli, Clinton Anderson, etc. Although you don't need the " under saddle training" the information re: ground work and understanding horse behaviors, language, etc. is very helpful. Hope this helps. Best and enjoy, Toni