Miniature Horse Show Registries

Because there are dozens of separate registries for miniature horses, those participating in miniature horse shows should partner with a registry whose standards for conformation and size compliment their miniature horse. 

Remember, while many registries "recognize" each other, a registered pony in one registry may not qualify doe miniature horse shows in another registry.  For example, an 35 inch American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) miniature horse will not qualify for miniature horse shows sponsored by the AMHA registry because AMHA imposes a height limit of 34 inches.

All Miniature horse shows have their own rules, conformation standards and size requirements ranging from 28 inches to 38 inches tall.  Each miniature horse registry has their own forms and costs.

• World Class Miniature Horse Registry - The WCMHR is is a registry with an state-of-the-art online application form and a registration free of only $15.  The WCMHR has several miniature horse shows yearly and participants claim that they are fair and fun.
   
• American Miniature Horse Registry - This is among the oldest of the miniature horse shows registries in the USA.  As of 2004, the AMHR web sites states that they have a initial registration fee ranging from $20 to $60 and a yearly membership fee of $45.  Members report that AMHR is a very friendly registry.
   
• American Miniature Horse Association - The AMHA is one of the more sophisticated miniature horse shows registries, offering DNA parentage qualification.  An open registry, the AMHA allows non-registered horses to be admitted via a hardship registration. As of 2004, the AMHA hardship fees range from $500 to $1,200.

USA Miniature Horse is a non-profit web site dedicated to collecting useful information about miniature horses in the United States.