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

Our first annual Charity Walk was a blast!

Click on the banner or here to read all about it

The Four Point News - Please read this wonderful article! Click below:

"Mighty Mini March Brought Horse Trailers Back Into Steiner Ranch"

Mini Thanks to our Sponsors: Travis County Sheriff's Office, Suzanne Huff and Friends, Tremendous Life Books, The Holden Family, The Market in Steiner Ranch, Austin City Living, Capital Printing Co, Cloud Trigger, Parmer Lane Pet Hospital, Broker Network Realty, Zookas, Rising Stars Pediatric Dentistry, Spirit 105.9, Doug and Donna McLean

Exciting News! Minis and Friends is now a partner non-profit with "I Live Here, I Give Here" . Visit our page and DONATE through the widget there - and help keep Minis and Friends on their mission of bringing hope, healing and happiness throughout the greater Austin Metro area!

Minis Bear, Bodacious, Boo and Finn are stepping out Saturday, April 28, 2012, as magical minis at the Wonder Ball at Palmer Event Center benefitting Wonders and Worries. We are so excited to partner with this amazing non-profit which brings counseling and grief support to children with parents who have a terminal illness or recent passing. Stay tuned for pictures! It's gonna be great fun for all.

The May issue of Horse Illustrated is out! We received our complimentary copy today! We are in a box on page 48 called "Mini Miracle Workers", second paragraph! We are so excited to be in print in this awesome horse magazine. Mini thanks to Sharon Waller for inviting our participation!

Culture Map In partnership with I Live Here, I Give Here has chosen Minis and Friends as one of their favorite non-profits in Austin. Visit - " Little horses, big hearts: Minis and Friends bring hope and happiness to those in need" to read the delightful story!

Four Point News is going to Follow Minis and Friends we are thrilled to report. Please read the April Issue, page 4 and page 9 to read the awesome article written about the Mighty Mini March, April 22, 2012.

Mini Boot Camp News. We have 3 new sister organizations returning to their home states to start-up. Soon they will have their websites and Facebook pages set-up - we will connect you with these as soon as they are available. Knee-High Mini Tours (Alaska), Heaven Sent Half-Pints (Kentucky) and Minis and Friends Massachusetts (Massachusetts)!

We are excited to share Boo's Hooves is coming from Calgary, AB in May for a special Mini Boot Camp with us. Brenda was unable to make it in April, so we said come on down in May. We have 2 openings if there is others that are interested in our Tuition based certification workshop for Equine Guided Interactions (EGI) programs. Contact: minibootcamp@minisandfriends.org

Corporate Teambuilding /Community Service Teams

 The United Way for their Spring Days of Caring" with teams from ASI, Intel and Texas Gas had a great time painting, checking fences, moving round pens and washing/grooming/shedding and running the minis through the Agility Course at Kristull Ranch. Thank YOU so much for coming out!

 

Corporate teambuilding / community service helps us to help boarding facilities who give us reduced boarding rates, a location to train volunteers and boot camp trainees and to just have Play Dates with all the little horses... the mini donkeys Lewis and Tiny Tim look wisely on :-)

 

KEYE-TV (CBS 42) filmed a segment today (August 17) for their "We Are Austin" show.. The minis had a great day showing their gentle ways and visiting with the Austin Children's Shelter, a monthly visit partner!