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

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. Please click on this link - Little horses, big hearts: Minis and Friends bring hope and happiness to those in need to read the delightful story!

 

 

Minis Out, Moving On and Minis Out, Silver Saints programs

 

While the temperatures in Central Texas finally decided to act like winter (30's) and rain (as Texans we loved it!), it did not stop the miniatures and their dedicated volunteers from getting out and bringing mini cheer to our facilities.

 

We visited with the Bastrop Nursing Home in December and mini thanks to Nick Morgan for bringing his keyboard and playing Christmas music during the visit. Minis Diego, Koda and Remington were the first to wear their new mini-vests, a gift to them from Minis and Friends. We had a wonderful time visiting with 30 or so residents and staff!

 

 

On December 24, Boo and Finn, visited with Helping Hand Home and the Settlement Home to bring to the children, youth and teens a special Mini Reader gift made possible by our 2011 Baxter Trust grant. The minis and the friends were well received and left many special moments by the surprise visit. A particularly wonderful moment for us was when one girl flipping through the book, found Finn and turning the book to him, said "Look Finn! Here you are in my book!"... Finn looked. It was simply wonderful!

 

To end the year on Saturday, December 31, 2011, Boo and Finn, will go out again to visit with a family who has a family member with Stage IV terminal cancer. Very special home visits do occur when we are needed to bring a smile to those in need. Mini thanks to Chris and Kylie for their continuing dedication to Minis and Friends!

 

Don't forget to watch for our news on our 2012 Fundraiser. We will have Lightening and his Snowflake Pals from the Oak Hill Wells Fargo and the Escarpment Village Wells Fargo who chose Minis and Friends as their charity recepient for the large stuffed horses!

We plan on having a Silent Auction/Raffle in early spring 2012 to raise funds to help keep our mini ambassadors on the road to visit people with special needs in the greater Austin Metro area. Watch this site and our Facebook page - and don't miss the event! A perfect any time gift for daughter/son or family/friend who love horses!  

 

 

 

A Very Special Memorial

Rod and Tana Fowler wish to make this donation to Minis and Friends in the memory of our beloved friend and neighbor, Hailey Marie Frantzen 1988-2011.

Hailey passed away from medical complications she fought most of her short life. As a young girl she had one of our little geldings, Harley, which she loved and showed. I have many wonderful memories spent with the two of them.

Hailey blessed many lives with her beautiful voice singing, public speaking, and witnessing her love for precious Jesus whom she loved with her whole heart and soul. Her life on this earth was a blessing to so many. Hailey now resides in Heaven with her precious Father and we will meet her there someday.

Corporate Teambuilding /Community Service Teams

 

On September 23 we had an awesome "United Way "Fall Day of Caring" with 15 people from Intel. They joined us at Kristull Ranch where MasterCard, Remington and SeanMonet live. Lots of great teaming and bonding with the little horses and big help to the mini corral area - now with fresh paint and a new color to the run-in shelters in this area. Before and After last row.

KEYE-TV (CBS 42) filmed a segment today (August 17) for their "We Are Austin" show on Sundays at 10:30am.. The minis had a great day showing their gentle ways and visiting with the Austin Children's Shelter, a monthly visit partner!