Meet The Adorable Miniature Horse – And Yes, They Are Fully Grown (16 Pics)

Horses are large, strong, and majestic creatures who are often seen gracefully galloping about.Meet the mini horse, they are the same as your average horse, just smaller (and cuter). Below, we have compiled a list of the most fluffy, cute horses that could melt even the most hardened heart. And no, these tiny steeds are not baby horses or foals; these are full-grown beasts.

Ponies are distinguished from full-sized horses based on size and stature. Ponies are smaller–under 14.2 hands–and usually stockier than horses. Ponies also often have thicker coats, manes, and tails than horses. They are proportioned differently than a full-sized horse, with shorter legs, wider barrels, and a thicker neck. There are dozens of breeds characterized as ponies, from the popular Shetland and Hackney breeds to the lesser-known Fell and Exmoor.