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Yes in most areas you can keep a mini in your backyard as long as you have around a 1/3 to 1/4 acre area for them to run around in. You will need to check your local ordinances and zoning, but overall most places base pets on size so your mini may fall into that size. You can also actually housebreak your mini as well.
Dimensions of Stalls and Barn
Opinions differ, but approximately 8 by 8 feet to 10 by 10 feet is substantial enough for a miniature horse to move around comfortably but not too large to make them susceptible to drafts and cold in their individual stalls.
While some Miniature Horses are kept primarily as pets, they still need to be treated like horses, with appropriate nutrition, housing, room to run, regular hoof care, dental care, grooming, vaccinations, and parasite control.
If you are attempting to figure the carrying capacity of land for a horse, then a good rule of thumb is 1-1/2 to 2 acres of open intensely managed land per horse. Two acres, if managed properly, should provide adequate forage in the form of pasture and/or hay ground.
25 to 35 years
A miniature horse can be a wonderful addition to your stable, as they are fun animals to raise and interact with. They are typically easy to care for and their daily cost and the space they require is less than that of an average-sized horse.
Although mini horses are herd animals and most of the time will enjoy a companion they can survive and thrive alone with taking additional steps.
Some commonly used flooring materials include clay, sand/ clay mixture, limestone dust, wood, concrete, asphalt, and rubber floor mats. Topsoil should be removed before starting to build the stall floors to minimize settling. Hard packed clay flooring is used widely and requires relatively high maintenance.
Minis do not typically wear shoes, but they still need regular farrier care every six to eight weeks to ensure hoof health and prevent lameness issues. You should pick out your mini’s hooves daily to clear out rocks and prevent thrush.
Trace mineral salt is important all year round to give your mini the minerals he needs and keep him drinking to prevent colic. Check those teeth! Dental care is vitally important to the welfare of your miniature horse.
You can bond with any horse of any age.
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Another thing to do is just spend time with them rubbing their shoulders, and brushing them:
12 мая 2013 г.
Miniature horses make great companion animals because of their gentle dispositions and intelligence. Treat them well and they will be a best friend and companion for many years to come. Typical pricing for our pet miniature horses range from $750 – $1,000.00, sold without papers.
In general, professionals recommend two acres for the first horse and an additional acre for each additional horse (e.g., five acres for four horses). And, of course, more land is always better depending on the foraging quality of your particular property (70% vegetative cover is recommended).
The short answer is yes; generally, you can keep your horse on your property. However, it will be a big responsibility to have a horse in your backyard since you’ll be thinking about food, pasture, and stabling among other things.