| Miniature horses are one of the fastest-growing equine | | | | 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 | | | | $20, while a 3.5-inch stainless steel Eggbutt snafflebit |
| ridden.Miniature horses require tack similar to a regular | | | | may cost around $30. A leather halter may cost $12, |
| horse. It includes bits, carts and wagons, harnesses, | | | | while a nylon halter may be priced at around $8. An |
| saddles, bridles, reins, halters, girths or cinches, | | | | entire English tack set comprising of saddle, bridle and |
| martingales and other accessories, but in smaller sizes | | | | pad is also available for just $200. Some |
| than for normal horses. Most miniature horse tack | | | | manufacturers are also offering custom-made |
| equipment is made of fine leather for strength and | | | | miniature horse tacks as per the exact size of the |
| durability. Some accessories such as curb straps and | | | | horse.There are also some stores that offer miniature |
| stirrup hobbles are also available in different colors, | | | | horse tack on discount. Prices would be slashed as |
| such as natural, light, dark, black, and burgundy.Prices of | | | | much as 20-30%. Miniature horse tack accessories |
| miniature horse tack differ based on the material, size | | | | can also be bought over the Internet. There are |
| and model. A floral-embossed saddle with 8-inch | | | | several sites that have exclusive products featured |
| suede seat may be priced at around $125, while a | | | | for miniature horses. Products can be compared and |
| blanket and a girth may cost around $14 and $7, | | | | even ordered online. |