Meet the Tiniest Equines: The 8 Smallest Horse Breeds in the World 🐴

foreign to the adorable Falabella the world is home to some truly fascinating small horse breeds in today's video I'm counting down the eight smallest horse breeds in the world [Music] so hold tight it's going to be an adorable ride [Music] the eight smallest horse breeds in the world [Music] number eight the Caspian horse this ancient breed stands about 11 hands high and is considered one of the oldest horse breeds in the world while small like a pony is proportions like a horse although the Caspian force was officially recognized in 1965. they originated from the oldest known breed of domestic horse number seven the American miniature horse standing not more than eight and a half hands high these tiny horses are horses are affectionate temperament Charming appearance American miniature horses are selected fully bred to display the physical characteristics of a full-sized horse but they usually stand No taller than 38 inches most American miniature horses resemble a small Arabian number six the miniature horse found all over the world a stand between seven and eight hands high and are often used as therapy animals thanks to their gentle nature [Music] miniature horses have been developed for Centuries by selectively breeding small horse from a wide Squad of course and pony breeds [Music] number five the Dartmoor Pony [Music] this English breed stands around 11 and a half hands high and it's dartboard Ponies are native to Britain they were used for years and 10 miles but today they're because of their size their mostly children's mouths can be used for hunting trail riding corsage and even driving [Music] number four the Welsh Pony An Elegant breed standing about 12 hands high the Welsh Pony is famous for its friendly nature and graceful movement Welsh ponies vary in size there are Hardy breed that developed in the Welsh mountains they were originally used in Coal Mines [Music] native Welsh ponies were crossed with Arabian and Thoroughbred Bloodlines creating a Riding Mountain number three the icelantic horse [Music] despite their size of 13 hands high these horses are incredibly strong and known for their unique gate called tolte for over a thousand years of the Icelandic course the purebred in Iceland consider a symbol of fertility the horse played a pivotal role in Norse culture and history [Music] hailing from Scotland's Chapman Isles these Ponies are strong intelligent and just 10 hands high on average the chef Pony is hard and strong in part because it developed in the harsh conditions of the Shetland Islands and at number one to follow Bella originating from Argentina the Falabella stands at just six to seven hands high despite its small stature this breed is known for its intelligence and temperament the smallest horse breed show us that Size Doesn't Matter when it comes to Gray's strength and personality [Music] whether you're a horse lover or just exploring the world of eggplants these breeds are sure to capture your heart foreign [Music] if you enjoyed this Gallop through the world of miniature horses don't forget to like subscribe and hit the notification Bell to stay updated with our latest videos [Music]

Channel: Horse Racing Sense

Views: 41,666

Keywords: Smallest Horse Breeds, Falabella, Miniature Horse, Shetland Pony, Dartmoor Pony, Welsh Pony, Icelandic Horse, American Miniature Horse, Caspian Horse, Equine, Horse Lover, Mini Horses, Tiny Horses, Animal Kingdom, Horse Breeds, Therapy Animals, Horse Facts, Animal Education, Equestrian, Ponies

Id: iAF3po1XU1o

Length: 5min 33sec (333 seconds)

Published: Fri Aug 04 2023