PURPOSE
The purpose of the South East Wisconsin Miniature Equine Club (also known as SEWMEC) shall be to develop and promote good sportsmanship and fellowship in equestrian sports among miniature horse lovers. Our goal is to educate owners, members and other interested parties in the care, training and breeding of good horses.
CLUB HISTORY
South East Wisconsin Miniature Equine Club was founded in 1995, by Rosie Curtis. It started out as a way to network and meet fellow miniature horse owners. At that time there were only a handful of mini owners in SE Wisconsin. After putting up a poster at the local feed mill in Jackson, a few people were able to be rounded up and chat about how awesome minis were. By the time the club had the first meeting at the Washington County Humane Society there was a total of 8 members.
It has grown to people throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota. Now having annual events such as the Cheesehead Classic (an AMHR sanctioned show) and our miniature equine fall open/fun show.
It has grown to people throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota. Now having annual events such as the Cheesehead Classic (an AMHR sanctioned show) and our miniature equine fall open/fun show.
The American Miniature Horse History
he American Miniature Horse is a unique and original breed. The miniature horse is a scaled down version of the standard size horse. Division "A" miniature horses measure only 34" or less at the withers and division "B" miniatures range from 34" to 38". The history of the miniature horse is varied and traces to several sources. Miniature horses were used in England & Northern Europe as far back as the 1700's to pull ore carts in the coal mines. In the 19th century, a variety of the miniature was brought to the United States to be used in the mines in Ohio and West Virginia. Many early breeders imported horses from Europe, especially England and Holland, which helped to create the miniature breed, as it is known today.
On January 1, 1972, the American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) officially opened and began accepting registration of small equines, not exceeding 34" in height at maturity. Around 1978, the American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA) opened in Texas. The AMHA only recognizes miniature horses up to 34" tall, however, in 1986, the AMHR voted in a "B" registry, which allowed a 34" to 38" division of miniatures.
Both the AMHR and the AMHA have sanctioned shows, including National Shows, where today's miniatures can be shown in halter and showmanship, or compete in performance classes, such as driving, jumping, and obstacle. There are even special classes in which the physically disabled can participate in with their miniatures.
Miniature horses can be easier to handle because of their smaller size and fun to show. This can make them great for young children getting into horses, family pets, or even a companion animal. They can be trained to easily pull a cart or small wagon. Even though they can't carry a large amount of weight on their back, they are very strong and can pull three times their weight. They are the perfect size for parades, fair exhibitions, to be shared at schools, nursing homes, and parties, as well as in your own backyard. The elderly enjoy them, as miniatures make a good alternative to the full sized horse, which they may no longer feel physically able to handle.
You can own a miniature horse without the need for big pastures and large barns. You can feed several for the cost of feeding one standard size horse. There is some much variety that you can explore with a miniature horse from causal trail drives to competitive in ring action, parades to freedom dressage, or therapy to even chuckwagon racing. The world awaits with the miniature horse!
On January 1, 1972, the American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) officially opened and began accepting registration of small equines, not exceeding 34" in height at maturity. Around 1978, the American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA) opened in Texas. The AMHA only recognizes miniature horses up to 34" tall, however, in 1986, the AMHR voted in a "B" registry, which allowed a 34" to 38" division of miniatures.
Both the AMHR and the AMHA have sanctioned shows, including National Shows, where today's miniatures can be shown in halter and showmanship, or compete in performance classes, such as driving, jumping, and obstacle. There are even special classes in which the physically disabled can participate in with their miniatures.
Miniature horses can be easier to handle because of their smaller size and fun to show. This can make them great for young children getting into horses, family pets, or even a companion animal. They can be trained to easily pull a cart or small wagon. Even though they can't carry a large amount of weight on their back, they are very strong and can pull three times their weight. They are the perfect size for parades, fair exhibitions, to be shared at schools, nursing homes, and parties, as well as in your own backyard. The elderly enjoy them, as miniatures make a good alternative to the full sized horse, which they may no longer feel physically able to handle.
You can own a miniature horse without the need for big pastures and large barns. You can feed several for the cost of feeding one standard size horse. There is some much variety that you can explore with a miniature horse from causal trail drives to competitive in ring action, parades to freedom dressage, or therapy to even chuckwagon racing. The world awaits with the miniature horse!
OFFICERS
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PRESIDENT
Amy Sumner
SECRETARY
Elisabeth Zimmerman
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VICE PRESIDENT
Tammy Schultz
TREASURER
Judy Jones
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Teena Thums
Carol Whitman
David Ries
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