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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, select "About the Breeds."  Please learn more about these wonderful horses.

NEWSFLASH!!!  The American Shetland is being represented for the FIRST TIME at the 2010 California Equine Affaire!  Please see them on display if you come by, they are being presented Sunday, February 7th and check out the schedule for more information!

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

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