Nutrition: It's important to understand the nutritional needs of Miniature Horses. 营养：它的重要的是要了解营养需要的矮马。 Miniatures are prone to overeating and can develop problems from excessive food intake. 微缩模型很容易暴食，并可以发展问题，从过多的食物摄入量。 Nutrition for Miniature Horse is similar to that for large horses but the differences in body size must always be considered. 营养迷你马，是类似为大型马匹，但分歧在体型大小必须始终予以考虑。 Miniature Horses will normally require a daily ration of grain and hay. 迷你马会通常需要每天配给的粮食和干草。 Two feedings daily are the minimum when feeding Miniature Horses because of the size of their intestinal tract and the need for continual movement of food in their system. 两喂养，每天都是最低的时候，喂养迷你马，因为大小其肠道，并需要不断运动的食物在他们的系统。 Plenty of clean water should always be available. 大量的清洁水应始终可用。 Pasture access must be limited when the grass is long and lush or founder (a painful and crippling condition) may result. 草场准入必须加以限制，当草长茂盛或创办人（一个痛苦和瘫痪状态） ，可能的结果。 As with all horses, feeding should be tailored to the individual animal. 跟所有的马匹，喂养应针对个别动物。 Check with your veterinarian on an appropriate feeding program for your particular horse. 请与您的兽医研究合适的喂养计划，为您的特定马。

Housing: Miniatures, though small, are hardy animals. 房屋：微缩模型虽小，是哈代动物。 They thrive on pasture, sunshine and room to run and play. 他们赖以牧场，阳光和空间，运行和发挥。 If you are not planning to show your American Miniature Horse, a three-sided, run-in shed for protection from cold winds and wet weather is usually sufficient shelter. 如果你不打算显示你的美国小型马，三个方面，润大棚保护免受冷风和潮湿天气通常是足够的住房。 During the show season, show horses are usually kept in individual stalls in a barn, but keep in mind they still need turn-out time to run and play. 展会期间季节，显示马匹通常存放在个别摊位，在一个谷仓，但请记住，他们仍然需要转出时间来运行和发挥。 Miniature Horses stand low to the ground and are more affected by airflow than larger horses. 矮马站在低到地面，而且更受气流比大型匹马。 An open, airy barn is essential in maintaining good health for Miniatures. 一个开放，通风的谷仓是必不可少的，保持良好的卫生保健微缩模型。 Stalls should be built so horses can look over the partitions and receive the benefits of airflow. 摊位应建立，使马可以看看过去分割区，并得到好处的气流。

Hoof Care: Hoof care in Miniature Horses is essential. 蹄保健：胡夫照顾的缩影，马匹是必不可少的。 Owners need to have young horses' feet trimmed at an early age to help avoid any conformational problems. 业主需要有年轻马匹脚裁剪在幼年时，以帮助避免任何构象的问题。 Hooves should be picked out every day and trimmed for balance on a regular schedule. 蹄应挑选出每天的裁剪，为平衡对一个有规律的作息。 Try to choose a farrier who specializes in working with Miniatures. 尽量选择一个farrier专门工作与微缩模型。 Neglected or improperly trimmed feet can cause serious problems. 忽视或不当裁剪英尺，可引起严重的问题。

Dental Care: Miniature Horses should have their teeth checked at an early age. 牙齿护理：微型马，应该有他们的牙齿检查，在早期时代。 It is easier to do routine dental care rather than to wait until the teeth (and the problem) become challenges. 这是比较容易做的日常牙齿护理，而不是要等到牙齿（问题） ，成为挑战。 Proper, routine dental care and maintenance is a very important aspect of horse ownership. 正确的，日常的口腔护理和保养是一个非常重要的方面马匹所有权。

Grooming: Whether your American Miniature is a show horse, breeding stock, or companion, regular grooming is an essential aspect of his total care. 梳洗：无论您的缩影，美国是一个查看马，种畜，或伴侣，经常梳洗，是一个非常重要的方面，他的总的照顾。 Not only does the horse benefit from your grooming, he also becomes accustomed to your touch. 不仅马受益于你的梳洗，他也习惯了你的触摸。 This creates a special bond between you and your horse. 这就造成了一个特殊纽带的，你和你的马。 When grooming, always brush and comb with the hair, never against it. 当梳洗，总是刷和梳子与头发，从来没有人反对。 This will keep coat soft and shiny and the mane and tail free of tangles. 这将保持大衣软，并有光泽和鬃毛和尾巴免费缠结。 During fly season, the horse will appreciate a light covering of fly spray. 在飞的季节，马会明白轻型涵盖蝇喷雾。 While bathing is occasionally necessary and an important part of the process. 而洗澡是偶尔必要和重要组成部分，这一进程。 Miniatures should not be bathed too frequently as bathing removes much of the natural oil from a horse's coat. 微缩模型不应该沐浴过于频繁洗澡去除大部分的天然油，从一匹马的大衣。

Veterinary Care: If you purchase an American Miniature Horse from someone in your area, ask that person to recommend a local veterinarian. 兽医护理：如果您购买的美国小型马，从有人在你的地区，要求个人推荐当地的兽医。 You and your veterinarian will want to establish a comprehensive health program for your Miniature, which should include a regular immunization schedule. 您和您的兽医师，将要建立一个全面的健康计划，为您的缩影，其中应包括定期免疫接种时间表。 They type of immunizations required for your horse will vary depending on your intended use and geographic location. 这些类型的预防接种所需你的马将取决于你的用途和地理位置。 You will also need to develop a deworming program for your Miniature Horse. 你还需要制定一个驱虫计划，为您的微型马。 All horses are prone to internal parasites and these parasites can severely affect your Miniature Horse's general health and performance if left unchecked. 所有马匹容易发生内部寄生虫，这些寄生虫会严重影响你的微型马的一般健康情况和业绩，如果放任不管。 Your veterinarian will suggest a deworming schedule based on your horse's living environment and geographic location. 你的兽医将建议驱虫附表基于你的马的居住环境和地理位置。 In general, it is a good idea to have a veterinarian who is familiar with your horse and his health history so the best possible care can be provided in an emergency situation. 在总体上，是一个好主意，有一名兽医一位熟悉你的马和他的健康史，以便尽可能好的照顾，可提供在紧急情况下。