Another miniature day!

Harley(?), Faith, and Bella at Spike's Feed in Loretto

Today I took Bella and Faith to a seminar on miniature horses at Spike's Feed in Loretto. We  learned about the history of miniature horses, pasture, feeding, we watched them groom a horse, and then spent some time with the mini horse. Trainer Renee Bush presented and there was a special guest, Mary Sansevere. Mary has 5 children and all of them are involved in miniature horse shows and jumping events. Her husband is KQRS radio host and Pioneer Press columnist- Bob Sansevere. He told us that he went from being in front of the motor of a boat on Lake Minnetonka to riding in carts behind a miniature horse! He said he loves it.  I need him to talk to Mike! The event included gift bags for the kids, delicious treats, and prizes!

Sansevere's Mini horse with a Spike's employee

The Executive Director of The Half Pint Horse Foundation, Allison Polster invited us out to the barn to visit the therapy horses, Joey, Coal, and Cookie.

Faith brushing Cookie with the brush she won at the seminar

I am in love with the idea of using the miniature horses for therapy.  I am currently enrolled in the Pet Partners Therapy Program. The horses will be taken to nursing homes, libraries, schools, and they will also visit patients in the Allina Hospice program. Did you know they have therapy rabbits and guinea pigs too? Who knew...I thought only dogs were therapy animals!

Bella with Coal. She also won a brush and liked brushing the fuzzy mini!

The horses still have their wooly, winter coats on. It will be fun to see them after they are groomed.

To round out my miniature weekend-I got a really nice surprise in the mail today from a friend that follows my blog. Miniature pumpkin seeds-- "Jack Be Little." They will be fun to grow on a trellis in the garden. The grandchildren will love them. Thank you friend!

A nice surprise!

I am really off to plant my seeds! Have a great night and Happy St. Paddy's Day.