“FREE ADMISSION WITH A CAN OF FOOD TO BE DONATED TO LOCAL FOOD BANK. Come and see the smallest, best kept secret!”

Caldwell, ID – For an exciting and new adventure for the entire family, come watch the Western Intermountain Classic Miniature Horse Show in Caldwell, Idaho, at the Canyon County Fairgrounds. Bring the entire family for a free family outing that will have a little bit of everything for the young or old. This is a fantastic event for individuals of all ages, and especially for those who wonder what you can do with a miniature horse.

Come watch, take pictures and have some hands-on experience with the “World’s Smallest Horse’s”. There will be a free seminar on Saturday, June 18th from 10 – 11 a.m. where some of the horses will demonstrate the various different events that will be exhibited throughout the weekend and questions will be answered on all aspects of owning, caring, training and maintenance for the “American Miniature Horse”. Other activities will also be going on throughout the day such as competitive shows, silent auctions, etc.

On Sunday, June 19th, there will be a show going on throughout the day starting at 8 a.m. This two day Miniature Horse Event will have competitors entering in classes for the Youth (18 years and younger) and Adults. You will see youth, possibly as young as three years old, competing with retirees at this show. These Classes will include Halter, Jumping, Showmanship, and Driving Classes just to name a few. The exhibitors will be Housewives, Doctors, Lawyers, and Children competing in various Classes designed for their skill level in non-professional classes as well as in the open divisions which include Professional Miniature Horse Trainers.

[The American Miniature Horse Association, which was founded in 1978, has approximately 180,000 horses registered and 12,000 members in 37 countries and provinces. This Association has its headquarters in Alvarado, Texas. Miniature horses must meet the Association Standards of Perfection and cannot exceed 34 inches in height.]

The history of the American Miniature Horse is nearly 400 years in the making. Please visit the association website for more information: www.amha.org.

More about Miniature Horses:

These remarkable horses make great pets, special care animals, and much more.

The ideal Miniature Horse is a small, sound, well-balanced horse possessing the correct confirmation characteristics required of most breeds. This unique breed of horse is an elegant, scaled-down version of the large-size horse [just not taller than 34” when measured from the base of the last hairs of the mane]. The [ breed objective is the smallest possible] perfect horse and the general impression should be one of symmetry, strength, agility, and alertness. Because of their gentle, affectionate nature and small size, miniature horses make excellent companions for all horse lovers, including young children, adults, senior citizens and special needs individuals.

Visit the Barns to get up close and personal with the most sought after equine friend, an “American Miniature Horse” [that stands no more than 34 inches in height (smaller than a large dog)]. Meet the passionate owners who would love to share the “World’s Smallest Horse” with everyone, meet world class trainers, and watch as the American Miniature Horse’s as they are meticulously prepared to enter the competition. Select your favorite horse and then cheer them on from the spectator seats.

There will be Silent Auctions for you to participate in.

Come meet these intriguing horses and find out why they are truly the horse for everyone. Be sure to bring a friend and take pictures when you are meeting the “American Miniature Horse” in the barn or when you are watching the show.