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The Australian Miniature Pony is a small well proportioned pony; possessing good temperament, not exceeding 87cms and is free of hereditary unsoundness, exhibiting no vices, showing refinement and feminity in mares and boldness and masculinity in stallions. The pony should be robust enough to carry a small child or pull an adult in a small vehicle. The pony should also possess the characteristics recognised of a typical pony in miniature. In judging all factors being equal, preference could be given to the smaller size.

The Australian Miniature Pony was derived from selectively breeding down in miniature, the smaller known pony and horse breeds. Decades of dedicated breeding, refining height and conformation, has achieved the breed as it is known today. The Australian Miniature Pony Society Inc was formed in July 1974 at Liverpool NSW, as a result of an inaugural meeting attended by a number of people intent on creating and promoting this unique Australian Pony breed. From this and many subsequent meetings, the Australian Miniature Pony Breed was registered in it's own right. Interest spread rapidly to all Australian states.

If you have any enquiries regarding Australian Miniature Ponies, joining the Australian Miniature Pony Society or if you want to attend some events to find out more, please contact Secretary.

Ears - Small to Medium Size

Head - Comparatively small. head well in proportion to the rest of the body; profile straight or slightly concave (dished) below eyes; comparatively small muzzle, round expressive eyes set well apart, comparatively short distance between eye and muzzle.

Teeth - Should meet evenly, no more than 3mm variation acceptable.

Neck - Lightly crested on mares and moderately crested on stallions. The length of the neck will be proportional to the body.

Body - Should have well sprung ribs, a generous girth, a slight natural curve in the back and a strong well rounded rump; the whole body shall present a picture of balance and shall be in proportion for the height. The body should not be coarse or overlong.

Legs - Straight, true and squarely set, straight sound flat bone, strong forearm, short cannon bone, strong sloping pasterns.

Action - Should be smooth showing free flexion of the joints without exaggeration.

Colour - All colours are acceptable.

Size - MUST measure 87cms or under, measured at the highest point of the wither. The pony must stand naturally with head held in a natural position and all four hoofs standing squarely on the ground (not stretched)

 

 

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