Minis and Friends

Mighty Equines in Small Packages

Minis and Friends is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are a group of caring people and horse lovers dedicated to sharing the love and spirit of miniature horses to those who need special, tender care. Our organization was specially created by a group of friends who want to share this exciting equine experience with you.

Minis and Friends is dedicated to bringing our mobile herd of trained miniature horses to visit and interact with people of all ages who may be suffering mentally, physically or emotionally. Our unique programs tailor activities for children with disabilities, at-risk youth, individuals in transition and elder adults to improve their motor skills, ability to connect, tactile response, use of senses and spirits through interaction with miniature horses.

Headliner News

2010 rings in Minis and Friends with new mini-herd members - Diego and Tator Tot. We thank their owners Loretta and Donna for bringing them in as new additions. Watch for photos and updates.

A special thanks to News 8 Austin who spent some time with us during the Hoedown - click here for the story and clip.

Calling businesses who need a different kind of teambuilding event - we have several locations with miniature horses that need your help and a fun, different kind of day of working as a team with special help by the miniature horses. Teambuilding events can be found in Austin and Williamson County. Email volunteers@minisandfriends.org to schedule your team.

KEYE-TV (CBS 42) filmed a segment for "We Are Austin". The minis had a great day showing their gentle ways and visiting with the Austin Children's Shelter, a monthly visit partner!

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Minis Out, In the Community

Meet the miniature horses, Lewis and Milton Burro (our honorary mini donkeys) this winterl by attending these public events:

 

January-February - Date TBD - Barnes & Noble Storytime - 11am (Sunset Valley)

 

 

Sponsor of the Month

 

has helped Minis and Friends in purchasing their miniature horse carril-lite corral which they will begin using at the BlueBonnet Horse Expo on October 10. Sam's Club #8259 awarded Minis and Friends with a $1000 community grant which paid for our beautiful new corral and the shipping to get it to Austin. Please visit Carrilite Corrals to see how you can make your minis safer too when out and about in the community and Sam's Club, store #8259 to thank them for helping the minis.