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Miniature Horse Owner Financial Responsibility
Responsible horse owners understand that it can take significant funds to properly care for a miniature horse. While the term "Horse Poor" was coined for large horse ownership, the same concept applies to miniature horse owners.
With miniature horses selling for as little as five dollars, some poor people on welfare may buy a pair of miniature horses for breeding in the hopes of making a few dollars.
Sadly, some miniature horse owners do not have the financial resources to properly care for a miniature horse, and the innocent pony is sometimes killed because the owner cannot afford proper medical treatment. This is an actual excerpt from a miniature horse Internet Message Board:
"Surgery is out of the question because of the cost. It is about $5000. As much as it breaks our hearts, we just can't afford that."
Remember, owning a miniature horse is a huge responsibility because of their longevity. It is not uncommon for a properly maintained miniature horse to live to be 35, and in some cases, more than 50 years old. Unless you are prepared to make a lifelong commitment to a miniature horse, miniature horse ownership may not be right for you.
Miniature Horse Owner Medical Responsibility
With 21st Century technology it is possible to save a sick miniature horse
what would otherwise have to be euthanized. Examples include:
- Broken Legs
- For example, today's technology allows miniature horses to survive
broken legs. Here is an excellent article on the successful
treatment of a
miniature
horse with a broken leg, but note that the surgery may cost as much as
$8,000.
- Colic -
Surgical techniques can now save
horses from serious gastric impactions.
- Foaling Surgery
- The regular use of foaling hospitals can save the lives of mare and
foals. This includes
Ceasarian sections for foal delivery and medical techniques to
save
premature miniature horse foals.
- Geriatric Care - Advancements in Veterinary technology now allow many of the same treatments used for elderly humans including dialysis treatments, arthritis medications (i.e. Adaquin) and special foods for elderly horses whose teeth have worn out.
Even though miniature horses are cheaper than most dogs to feed, vaccinate and maintain, responsible miniature horse owners will keep a reserve fund of at least $5,000 to ensure life-saving surgery for acute illness and injury.
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