Two Feet Makes A Big Difference To A Small Horse

Sydney Morning Herald

Saturday November 5, 1994

Sun-see-ray's almost a fully grown filly - at just over 50 centimetres tall. Two hundred years ago, she might have been used as a pit pony in the mines, but these days miniature horses, which cost around $3,000, are kept as pets or used as harness horses. Ms Jodie Dew, from Jo Carold Miniature Horse Stud, West Hoxton, said: "They're not as noisy as a dog. They don't whine or cry or beg - they just eat hay."

© 1994 Sydney Morning Herald

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