But, above all, American Miniature Horses make wonderful pets and companions. 但是，最重要的是，美国小型马，使美好的宠物和同伴。 They have proven themselves over and over as Ambassadors of Good Will by participating in exhibitions, parades, and fairs, and reaching out their tiny soft noses to invalids, the elderly in homes, and hospitalized children. 事实证明，它们本身并担任大使的良好意愿，参加展览会，花车巡游，交易会，并达成了小小的软鼻子，以残疾人，老年人居所，并为住院儿童。 Their small size and gentle disposition makes them very attractive to people who might be afraid of a full-size horse. 其小尺寸和温柔的处置，使他们非常有吸引力的人，可能是害怕一个全尺寸的马匹。 And often older folks who can no longer handle full-size horses find that an American Miniature Horse is just the ticket so that they can remain involved with horses. 常老乡亲，他们不能再处理全尺寸马匹找到一位美国小型马，只是车票，让他们可以继续参与同匹马。 Are American Miniature Horses REAL Horses? 是美国矮马真正的马匹？
YES! They have all the same needs and traits that full-size riding horse has! 是的！它们具有相同的需求和特性，全尺寸骑马马了！ And that is very important to know, because unlike a dog or cat that is part of the household, horses must have certain care and attention in order to stay healthy and fit. 这是非常重要的是要知道，因为不像一只狗或猫，就是部分住户，马匹必须有一定的关怀和重视，以保持身体健康和适合。 So, if you want to get an American Miniature Horse, you must learn a great deal about equine care and health. 所以，如果你不想错过任何一个美国小型马，你必须学会了大量关于养马护理和保健。 Many sad tales of "starving Minis" in a field somewhere are a direct result of ignorance. 许多悲惨的故事"挨饿迷你" ，在某个领域中的一个直接结果是无知。 Someone thought they could just throw some hay out every day and that would do it. 有人认为可能是刚丢了一些干草，每天这将做到这一点。 Can I Keep One in My Room? 我可以保持一个在我的房间里？
Well, you could invite one into your room for awhile, but your Mini will need a home of his own. 那么，你可以请一到你的房间，为一段时间了，但你的小会需要一个家，他自己的。 Horses are very sensitive to changes in their surroundings, pasture mates, humans and daily routine. 马匹都是非常敏感的变化，在他们的周围环境，草场交配，人类和日常工作。 Making the transition from his old home to yours will be stressful, but with a little foresight, you can help him acclimatize more easily. 决策的转变，从他的旧居，以你的，将没有压力，但如果稍加先见之明，你能帮助他适应较为容易。 Your first concern should be safe, adequate housing for your Mini. 你的第一个关心的应是安全的，足够的住房，为你的小。 It doesn't have to be fancy, but should be sturdy, well-ventilated (but draft-free), well lighted, and large enough to provide a comfortable stall. 它不一定要很喜欢，但应坚固，通风良好（但草案免费） ，以及灯光，大到足以提供一个舒适的摊档。 A 10' x 10' box stall is ideal for a Mini. 10 ' × 10 '框档，是理想的一个小。 Ceilings should be high enough to allow good circulation of air; however, be sure that the ventilation is not so great as to be drafty. 天花板要够高，让空气流通，但肯定的是不流通的如此之大，因为要drafty 。 Minis being so close to the ground will need better ventilation than full sized horses. 迷你既然如此接近地面，将需要更好的通风，比全尺寸的马匹。 Ideal flooring for stalls is some flooring system or stall mats with fresh bedding. 理想的地板摊位，为的是一些地板系统或摊档垫用新鲜寝具。 If your stall has a clay or dirt floor make sure you cover it with fresh bedding. 如果您的摊位有粘土或肮脏的地上确保您涵盖它与新鲜寝具。 Again the concern is avoiding a dusty environment that can impact your mini’s respiratory system. 再次关注的是，避免了尘土飞扬的环境，会影响你的迷你的呼吸道系统。 Stalls should be free of nails, wood splinters, sharp edges, or anything else on which your Mini might injure himself. 档位应该是自由的钉子，木头碎片，锋利，或其他任何东西，你的mini可能会伤害自己。 Believe it - if its there, he'll find it! 相信它-如果它在那里，他可以找到它！ What Else Do I Need to Know? 还有什么我需要知道吗？
LOTS! Your Mini needs to be properly fed and have plenty of clean fresh water at all times. 地段！你的迷你需要适当地和美联储有足够的清洁食水，无时不在。 He needs to have a safe place to exercise and play, and roll and snooze. 他需要有一个安全的地方，行使和发挥作用，轧辊和打盹。 He needs to be able to get out of the hot sun in the summer and the cold wind in the winter. 他必须能够跳出烈日，在夏季和寒风在冬季。 He will need to be groomed daily to keep his coat in good condition and pest-free. 他将需要培养每天保住自己的外衣，在良好的条件和害虫-免费的。  His feet will need care and attention on a regular basis. 他的双脚将需要关心和照顾上定期进行。  Your Mini will need to have vaccinations on a regular basis and he will need to be treated for worms regularly. 你的迷你必须有接种疫苗就经常和他将需要治疗蠕虫定期举行。 - ALL HORSES HAVE THEM. -所有马匹有他们。 What Do I Need to Do BEFORE I Get a Miniature Horse? 我需要做些什么做之前，我得到一个缩影马匹？
First and foremost, this can't be stressed enough.....If you don't live in a rural area, check with the local zoning board BEFORE you buy a Mini and bring it home. 首先，这怎么强调也不过分的… …如果你不居住在农村地区，请与当地分区董事会之前，你买一个迷你把它带回家。 Every town in every state is different. 各乡镇都要在每一个国家都有不同的。 Miniatures have not been around long enough to set any kind of precedent and, most likely, YOU will be the pioneer in your area. 微缩模型没有得到周围足够长设置任何形式的先例，而最可能的，你将成为先驱，在你的地区。 If you determine that where you live is an area where you cannot keep a Mini on your property feel free to contact us and we will help you locate a safe boarding location so you can still participate in the wonderful world of the American Miniature Horse. 如果你决定在你所居住的是一个地方，你就不能保持一个迷你对你的财产随时与我们联系，我们将帮助你找到一个安全的登机地点，使你仍然可以参加精彩的世界，美国的微型马。 Second, spend enough time researching the kind of Mini you want and know what you want to do with it. 第二，花足够的时间研究这些种迷你你想知道哪些你想用它做。 Please visit with our IAMHA breeders who will gladly share the knowledge they have accumulated over many years. 请访问我们的iamha育种家的人会很乐意分享知识，所以他们已经积累了多年。 They will help guide you to attend some shows, and join a local club to learn all you can about what is available for you to buy. 他们会帮助指导你参加一些演出，并加入当地的俱乐部，以了解所有您能对什么是供你购买。 Third, if you decide to buy a mare in foal, give yourself enough time to learn what to expect and to find a good vet and someone to help out, if necessary, when the time comes. 第三，如果你决定购买玛勒在foal ，给自己足够的时间去了解该期待些什么，并找到一个好的兽医，并有人帮忙，如果有需要，在时机成熟时。 Again our members have more years of accumulated knowledge than some of them care to own up to so feel free to contact them. 再一次我们的成员已多年积累的知识比他们中的一些人照顾，以自己的行动，以便随时与他们联系。 Visit our website at www.iamha.net. 访问我们的网站www.iamha.net 。 Also check out this link for (Look at our Book Store) for some great additional information resources. 还检查出该链接（看看我们的书屋） ，为一些大的额外信息资源。 But I Still Have Questions...... 不过，我依然有问题......
Frankly we would be surprised if you didn’t and that is a good thing. 坦白说，我们会感到很惊讶，如果你没有，这是一件好事。 Visit our website at www.iamha.net and get in contact with one or two of our members and we will find the answer, we guarantee it! 访问我们的网站www.iamha.net和联络的一个或两个，我们的会员，我们会找到答案， 我们保证它！ | 
