Herd Of Horses Fall Head Over Heels For Miniature Horse

Jul 22, 2020 by apost team

There's something majestic about the natural figure and form of a horse that leads the imagination to something mystical. The idea of freedom the horse elicits isn't exclusive to adults; children are just as captivated by the imagery.

However, there's just something about the natural size of a pony that lends itself to be more appealing in general. They are just the perfect overall size in general for so many things! There is a miniature horse who has taken the internet by storm. His name is Pippin, which is derived from The Lord of the Rings character Peregrine Took. Peregrine Took goes by "Pippin" as his nickname.

These miniature versions of such majestic creatures are simply too adorable. Miniature horses are similar to ponies, but there are a few key differences that separate them from one another. For example, miniature horses are bred to more accurately resemble the proportions of a full-sized horse.

Generally, ponies happen to have some disproportionate aspects to their bodies. Still, both ponies and miniature horses are both seen as generally irresistible by all who have the good fortune to own one. Interestingly enough, it's not only children who take a fancy to miniature horses, but some full-sized horses are enamored with them too!

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All we can say is that the miniature horse version of Pippin certainly has the stature to match the little hobbit! Pippin has a relatively monotone-brown coat that lightens as it progresses towards his nose.

The little horse's mane is also a shade of brown, albeit darker and cropped shortly for ease of maintenance. In various pictures he looks rather content with his lot in life, happy to be cared for by owners who take genuine pride in grooming and feeding their little fur baby.

Down the road a short ways from where Pippin lives, there are a few full-sized horses that canter about in the wide-open fields. When little Pippin approaches them, the horses react with a bit of shock. Is it a foal? Did somebody use a shrink ray on one of us?

They quickly become transfixed by the little equine; the stallions and mares stare at Pippin as he makes his way down the dirt path. The horses come in multiple colors from snow-white to jet-black. They decide to give in to their curiosity, and they approach Pippin with a fair amount of caution.

The full-sized horses approach with a hint of nervousness, considering that they have never seen one of their own so small that's not a foal. They each trot up to the gate, some braver than others, and they each have a small sniff of Pippin through the metal mesh.

After confirming that little Pippin is indeed a horse, they proceeded to reach over the small fence with their long necks and begin to nuzzle the sides of Pippin's face.

Before long there is a crowd that gathers around Pippin which is far larger than the original horse or two. The horses each give each other confidence to explore Pippin. Eventually, the miniature horse decides to join his new friends in chowing down on a little bit of grass and hay.

It's possible that some do see Pippen as a baby, but the majority of the full-sized horses take him as one of their own. It seems as though they've become friends quite quickly; if only humans could have such a talent at making friends so fast!

Do you or your friends own any miniature horses or ponies? What about full-sized horses instead? If you don't own any equines at all, what would be your ideal horsey companion? We want to hear your thoughts and comments!