| Miniature horses are one of the fastest-growing equine | | | | $7, respectively. A miniature Western saddle with or |
| breeds in the world today. These elegant and cute | | | | without tooling and an 8-inch suede seat is priced at |
| horses, no taller than 38 inches (from the withers to | | | | approximately $200. A bridle may cost around $25 |
| the last hairs), are attracting a lot of attention. They | | | | and a miniature Eggbutt bit may be priced at around |
| can be bred like regular horses and even ridden. | | | | $20, while a 3.5-inch stainless steel Eggbutt snafflebit |
| Miniature horses require tack similar to a regular horse. | | | | may cost around $30. A leather halter may cost $12, |
| It includes bits, carts and wagons, harnesses, saddles, | | | | while a nylon halter may be priced at around $8. An |
| bridles, reins, halters, girths or cinches, martingales and | | | | entire English tack set comprising of saddle, bridle and |
| other accessories, but in smaller sizes than for normal | | | | pad is also available for just $200. Some |
| horses. Most miniature horse tack equipment is made | | | | manufacturers are also offering custom-made |
| of fine leather for strength and durability. Some | | | | miniature horse tacks as per the exact size of the |
| accessories such as curb straps and stirrup hobbles | | | | horse. |
| are also available in different colors, such as natural, | | | | There are also some stores that offer miniature horse |
| light, dark, black, and burgundy. | | | | tack on discount. Prices would be slashed as much as |
| Prices of miniature horse tack differ based on the | | | | 20-30%. Miniature horse tack accessories can also be |
| material, size and model. A floral-embossed saddle | | | | bought over the Internet. There are several sites that |
| with 8-inch suede seat may be priced at around $125, | | | | have exclusive products featured for miniature horses. |
| while a blanket and a girth may cost around $14 and | | | | Products can be compared and even ordered online. |