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Where the miniature horse originated is unknown, but a close cousin is the Caspian Pony, which was found roaming wild on the banks of the Caspian Sea in 1965. Thought to be extinct, the pony is believed to be descended from the miniature horse of Mesopotamia known to have existed there from about 3000 BC to AD 600.
The Caspian Pony stands 40 to 50 inches high, with an Arabian head, is sure-footed and clean-legged with longer legs than most ponies, making it a natural jumper. There are only about 100 in the United States today with prices of about $30,000 to $50,000.
Miniature horses have increased registration from 7,000 in 1985 to over 100,000 in 1997. It is known as the “height breed” since only horses that are 34 inches or under at the shoulders can be officially registered with the American Miniature Horse Association. A Shetland Pony stands nine inches taller at about 43 inches and an Arabian must stand at least 60 inches tall.
Another registry, the American Miniature Horse Registry has an “A” division for minis 34 inches and under and a “B” division for minis over 34 inches and under 38 inches. Other registries have various registration requirements, but all depend on small size. Some minis are only 25 inches in height, although according to Dick Dady, Hilltop Farm manager, their experience has been that conformation suffers with smaller size.
The farm:
The Hoffmans moved from New Jersey to Woodville in *93 when they bought Hawthorne from Nelson Lane. They built the main bam and attached a 50 foot by 50 foot indoor arena
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