I plan on buying a mini after I am out of college, and would like my horse to be able to stay inside with me for at least a few hours each day, much like a very large dog would.
I know that there is a way to housetrain a miniature horse, but I can't seem to find any web articles that say how to go about doing it. Has anyone done this before?
In case anyone is curious, I have grown up owing horses, so I know that my horse would need plenty of time in at least a very large yard each day.
Thank you for all your advice and references!
2007-09-27 14:53:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Horses
I know that they are used for seeing eye horses, instead of dogs. So they sure can be trained!!! Don't listen to those whacked out people!!! Just do a lot of research. Or find a place where they train the minis to be seeing eye horses & ask them. Good luck!!!
http://www.guidehorse.com/horses_house.htm
http://www.guidehorse.com/
http://www.rampant-books.com/shad_seeing_eye_horse.htm
http://www.theminiaturehorse.com/article/guidehorse.htm
2007-09-28 07:39:49 · answer #1 · answered by ClanSinclair 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a way to housetrain your horse, and minis are being used successfully as guides/aides for the disabled. Here is a link to a guide horse website, which has links that you could find helpful. http://www.guidehorse.org/horses_house.htm
Good luck!
2007-09-27 15:01:28 · answer #2 · answered by carriebhe 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in london and other large cities where they do horse and carriage rides, to prevent the horses fouling the streets they have a little bag that attaches around the tail and catches the poo, you could try that i guess.
i have never heard of a housetrained horse though lol
2007-09-28 14:10:34 · answer #3 · answered by allison k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess I cant really help you except give you moral support. I do know of one lady my dad worked for who had a pet mini and she would stomp her foot once if she wanted to go outside and twice if she HAD to 'GO' lol
I know there are a lot of service horses popping up because of peoples allergies to dogs, but I have no idea how they trained them.
Sorry I can't give you more help!!'
Good luck
(Honestly, if people don't like the idea of you having a pet of your choice why can they just leave it...instead of get all mad about it!! lol)
2007-09-27 18:33:34 · answer #4 · answered by wyomingirlie16 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't matter how small it is, if you know horses as you say, you must know that even a miniature horse is still a horse and not a big dog! Would you try to keep a Shire inside and housetrain it? Of course not, minis are no different, they still have horse brains and you would be doing the animal a disservice by treating it any other way. Please reconsider your motives in wanting to do this.
2007-09-27 15:04:45 · answer #5 · answered by scooter 6 · 2⤊ 5⤋
im not sure if house training is a good idea. minis can be rather aggressive. though you have horse experience, i dont think that i would go through with it. but if you are determined try looking it up on google.
2007-09-28 02:40:56 · answer #6 · answered by __________ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
WHAT THE HELL IS UP WITH YOU? JUST BUY A LARGE SHOVEL, USE AS NEEDED. HOPEFULLY HE'LL HAVE MORE PLACES TO GO THAN YOUR SILLY HOUSE.
2007-09-27 16:05:55 · answer #7 · answered by loveyouoshinystar 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋