Diseases of Miniature Horses
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Miniature horses are wonderful little creatures full of spirit and intelligence with all the fun and joy of a larger horse packed into their pint sized bodies. Miniature horses are extremely versatile and, on the whole, quite sturdy and resilient but they are predisposed to a range of specific diseases that are different to their larger ‘cousins’. This fact sheet aims to help highlight some of these conditions and aid owners and breeders in early recognition and prevention.
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