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    BlackDraft Miniature Horses and Shetland Ponies is located in southern California.  My passion for the small equine began, with all things, a black draft horse.  I love driving even more than riding.  My only goal at the time was to learn to drive teams, and I had set out to find another draft horse when I saw someone driving a miniature horse.  I decided that miniature horses would be a lot easier to keep, so I made the switch and "downsized" to smaller equine.

I started out with a pair of pet-quality miniature horses before discovering that I wanted to try my hand in the show ring... and ended up winning many National titles with my horses.  My love of a beautiful driving horse led me to the admiration of the Modern Shetland Pony, a high-stepping pony with Hackney background.  I enjoy showing my horses and ponies both locally and at the National level, and I also enjoy sharing my experience and advice with those who would like to learn more about them.  Please explore this website to learn more about what I have to share with you.

There aren't very many Modern Shetlands here in southern California, and I am excited to have the opportunity to help promote them here.  Articles on the Shetland Pony and the American Miniature Horse are available below.

New for 2009: Hackney Pony fever!!!  Okay, I admit I have been drooling over the Hackneys for a while so... come see what's new!  Meet my horses to find out more!

Click a link below to learn more about the charming and versatile American Miniature Horse or the gifted and elegant Modern Shetland Pony.

This website created and maintained by Andrea Raney ©2001-2008