Small In Stature Miniature Horses Cast A Big Shadow - Photo Essay

Mary Anne Bartkewich in competition with Ador-Me’s Champagne and Vanilla Ice on Saturday afternoon - MJ Independent photo

The miniature horses have galloped into Moose Jaw as the Saskatchewan Miniature Horse Club is in the midst of holding their two day show/competition.

Originating from Shetland and Welsh ponies the miniatures, despite being what most people would call pint sized, are suppose to look like an ideal big horse.

Although their horses may be small their owners are big when it comes to the art of showmanship with the well-dressed Jason Rowe from Lacombe, Alberta having his horses seemingly mesmerized.

Jason Rowe (left), from Lacombe, Alberta shows the art of showmanship in the horse ring as he seemingly has OMG Cool Silver-Stilletos mesmerized for Judge Judy Gaspardy - MJ Independent photo

Jason Rowe (left), from Lacombe, Alberta shows the art of showmanship in the horse ring as he seemingly has OMG Cool Silver-Stilletos mesmerized. His expressions throughout Saturday’s competition showing his passion for the sport - MJ Independent photo

The Saturday show brought in 35 horses for an American Miniature Association Registry show/competition.

The majority of competitors were from out of town coming from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Bentley Lamontagne shows Triple Castle Lady In Red owned by his grandmother from Kipling, Sask - MJ Independent photo

Bentley Lamontagne waits patiently to enter the show ring - MJ Independent photo

The world of miniature horses has numerous classes but the rule of thumb is that there are two divisions - one for horses 34 inches and under at the shoulder at the base of the mane and one for horses over 34 inches.

And for the curious yes we asked about the amount of feed these miniature horses eat and it is less than the full sized versions of horses meaning they have less manure.

Kaycee Lunde with one of her many costumes she wore as part of the competition - MJ Independent photo

The competition continues on Sunday from 8:30 am until about 4:30 pm or the events are finished. Sunday will see an American Miniature Horse Association show held at the Golden Mile Arena located on the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds - 250 Thatcher Drive East.

The event is open to the public who might want to drop in and see the cutest members of the equine world.