Apr 29 2009
Worlds Smallest Horse
Worlds Smallest Horse
What about her parents?
Her parents were both registered Miniature horses. We owned both the Mare and Sire. Both parents are very sweet horses, like most minis. Both parents were about 29 inches
Were you trying to breed the world’s smallest horse? Or did it just happen by accident?
We absolutely were not breeding for the world’s smallest horse. Dwarfism is not something that should ever be breed for in horses. We will never breed Thumbelina. Dwarf horses tend to be very sickly and usually don’t survive long. Thumbelina was a complete surprise. She was bred to be about twice her size but God had other plans for her. Fortunately, she is perfectly healthy and a true blessing for us and for countless children around the world
What were her weight and height at birth? She must have been an adorable foal!
Thumbelina was born on May 1st, 2001, so she is currently 6 years old. Thumbelina weighed about 8 or 9 pounds and stood about 10 inches tall. We could not believe our eyes. She was the most incredible thing we had ever
How tall is she and much does she weigh?
Thumbelina in 17 ½ inches tall and currently weighs 57 pounds.
What do you feed her?
Thumbelina’s diet is the same as most horses, although portion control is very important in her case. On a typical day, Thumbelina enjoys 1 cup of pellet feed early in the morning and late in the afternoon. She also gets small amounts of hay throughout the day so that she always has something to nibble on.
Does she have a favorite treat?
Thumbelina really enjoys pieces of apple and carrots.
Is she house trained?
No, Thumbelina is not house trained but she is so tiny that she doesn’t really make much of a mess anyway.
Does she live with other horses/mini horses?
Yes, Goose Creek Farms has a herd of about fifty miniature horses so Thumbelina has lots of friends to play with.
Does she have any special friends? If so please tell me about them.
Also, as a feature of her dwarfism, Thumbelina has somewhat crooked hind legs. To address this challenge, we have had special corrective shoes made for her since she was a baby. As a result, she is able to run and play, just like the other horses. It hasn’t slowed her down a bit.
How do you think she feels about being so small?
I don’t believe that Thumbelina has any idea that she is so tiny. She is fearless and acts as though she is a giant. She bosses all of the other horses around. She is even bossy with very large horses and even with the elephants that she gets to meet at various circuses. It’s amazing to watch. I’m not sure how she gets away with it.
Most of all, I would really love to talk with you about what you are doing for the kids.
How long has Thumbelina been visiting children’s hospitals and shelters?
Once Thumbelina became so famous, we decided to create the ‘Thumbelina Charitable Foundation’ in an attempt to redirect all of the attention and affection that she was receiving from around the world toward needy children and the charities that serve them. We then decided that we could better promote this campaign by taking Thumbelina to visit these children at these facilities across the country. So the Thumbelina Children’s Tour’ began in the spring of this year and will continue thru the fall. Our goal is to visit sick, needy, troubled, abused and disabled children in all forty-eight continental states and Washington DC.
What Charities are you trying to raise money for and how are you going about this?
The list of children’s charities that we’ve decide to support is extensive and getting longer all of the time. We have posted our current list on the website ( www.worldssmallesthorse.com
2. We make Thumbelina available to appear at fundraising events as a special guest. She usually draws thousands of people which enable the events to raise more funds.
Does Thumbelina enjoy traveling?
Thumbelina seems to love touring the country to visit the kids. We watch her very closely to make sure that she gets plenty of rest and is never under any distress. She sees the vet every month and she is doing great.
How do you transport her?
The World's Smallest Horse
