American Miniature
There is many tales to the mini horse. Some say "they are just very tiny Shetland ponies", others "they are a breed all on their own, and didn't start with any Shetland pony blood", or "they're just like horses only with dwarfism". Whatever is the beginning, it doesn't stop them from being one of the most popular breeds own today. Minis do some of the most amazing things like driving with full adults as their "load", a child's mount, therapy pet, and seeing eye aid. Modern in-hand show horses have an uncanny likeness to the Arabian horse. Seen in almost every colour (pearl is currently unknown) and pattern.