Dutch Miniature
The Dutch Miniature or  is a Dutch breed of small or miniature horse. It has been selectively bred to display in miniature the physical characteristics of a full-sized horse, and may stand no taller than . History 

The , the stud-book for the Dutch Miniature, was begun in 1993. At first it registered horses in two sections, one for miniature horses no taller than , and another for small horses standing up to . The upper section was later divided into two, 'small' for horses standing  and 'large' for those . According to the association, the stud-book listed over  horses in 2023. The population reported to DAD-IS for 2022 was ; this figure included  breeding mares and  stallions. The conservation status of the breed was listed as 'at risk/endangered'. Characteristics 

The Minipaard is expected to display in miniature the physical appearance and proportions of a full-sized riding horse, not those of a pony. The coat may be of any colour. Horses may be of any bloodline or provenance; no horse over  in height is eligible for registration. Use 

Miniature horses are kept only as pets or for showing. References 

Horse breeds originating in the Netherlands