This breed of horse has had a rather obscure beginning although there are accounts of them for the last 300 years or so in Europe. Of course, all horses whether they are Clydsedales, Arabians, Paints, Shetlands, or Miniatures are the same species of animal. Technically speaking they could interbreed. As such, each of the different breeds of horses are a result of selective breeding for specific traits over many generations. Miniatures are selectively bred for their small size while other breeds such as Paint and and Apploosa are selectively bred for distinctive color patterns.

Family-Miniature horses, horses, zebras, donkeys
Habitat-Live on farms and ranches
Size-Can be no taller then 38 inches tall
Diet-horse feed, grass, hay, alfalfa, most vegetables and fruits
Is not endangered
The smallest Miniature horse in the world was a 19 inch tall stallion named Tiny Tim
Are a domestic animal, and do not live in the wild
Can only up to 100 lbs. on their back, but can pull a cart with up to 300 lbs. in it
A specific type of Miniature horse, called a Falabella, originated in Argentina
eat 1/4 as much as standard size horses do