Minis and Friends

Meet the Minis!

Without our amazing minis, we wouldn't even be here! Take a few moments and read all about our minis. Get to know their likes and dislikes, favorite foods, and some of their hobbies!

 

 

 

Buckshot -- "Hi, I'm Buckshot. I'm a very special guy. This is my story: I was rescued from a horse trader who had 12 big horses in a dirty trailer. He had bought me at an auction sale and gelded me that day when a nice lady came up to the trailer to look at the big horses. I stuck my little nose through the bars and said, 'Water, please!' I was only two, and I was very dehydrated and bleeding. But I wasn't scared. I'm not scared of anything. The lady said, 'What's THAT?' And the 'ole creep said, 'That's just a mini.' Snort! JUST A MINI! I beg your pardon, Mister I Don't Care About Horses. I am the one you can count on to be calm and help people and give kids kisses, and I'm full of twice my weight in love and hugs. So, I put my nose out again and said, 'Pick Me! Pick Me!' And the nice lady said, 'Unload that baby!' And that's how I came to be happy at Onion Creek Ranch with all the other happy horses. I can hold my own with the big guys, too, and the snitzy mares -- actually I like them and their 'tude. You gotta have a little 'tude in life, my daddy always said. I get all I want to eat, and, best of all, a few years ago, my best friends came here. We have the BEST time running around together and rearin' and playing. MasterCard and I sleep shoulder to shoulder. He's my best buddy in the world. I nicker if he leaves. SeanMonet is my buddy, too, but he's kind of more independent. Anyway, that's me and my story."

Cajun -- Hi! I'm Cajun. a seven-year-old 33" pinto gelding. I live at Wild Oak Farm with Millie and Sterling. I started my life with my new family this past 4th of July when Stacey Drane and her daughter Amanda fell in love with my big brown eyes and sweet disposition. I am one of three geldings in my family, and, of course, I'm the favorite... but shh! Don't tell the others! I look forward to going out and meeting new people to love and make happy.

Cashew -- "This is my story of Cashew and his trip today to bring some sunshine on 'a cloudy day' to meet his newest friend. My friend, Becky, works with Hospice and she called us to come to see one of her patients. So this morning, Cashew and I visited a lady whom I will refer to as Mrs. Sweetness. She is an Alzheimer's patient at the Wesleyan here in Georgetown. She is non-responsive with little or no eye contact. She does not stand on her own. As a young woman, this lady had ridden horses, so we thought that with a visit with Cash, she might respond. Mrs. Sweetness was in her wheelchair when we got there and had her eyes closed with fisted hands. Cashew went up to her and the aid who helped her stand up said, 'She is standing on her own.' She opened her eyes and touched her hands to Cashew's forelock. She held on to it for several minutes. Her son would take her hands and touch them to Cashew's coat and hair. It was an awe-inspiring sight between horse and mother and son! After a few minutes, the lady got tired and sat down, but continued to let them place her hands on his neck and face. Cashew put his head down on her leg at one point and looked like he was about to go to sleep. As our new friend tired, she closed her eyes and was taken back to her room. Cashew and I walked back to her room with her family. She was non-responsive again by then, but walking Cashew on the tile floor seemed to perk her up a little. She seemed to know that Cashew was there. Cashew laid his head against her leg and she received that nuzzle calmly. I told Becky and the lady's son that I would be glad to go back to spend some time with her, so I may be going back again soon. I would love to give the family just a little bit of joy when they see their mom feeling a little better." - Candy

 

Daisy Mae -- "Hi, I'm Daisy May. I am a little paint mini with pretty, cream-colored eyelashes. I've been told I'm pretty cute and have a big personality. I'm gentle and sweet and loving with no bad habits and just sure of myself. I go anywhere I want, up steps, into trucks, into the tack room, etc. I arrived on a special day, Mother's Day which is in May, so that's in my name. I was born at a similar non-profit organization where lots of minis live to help people, too. There's even a lake and a pig there! So I'm used to lots of different animals and people and things. I just don't get upset about anything, even though I'm young. My mom is Creta and I really love her; she and I now live where there's lots of grass with our new owner, Sandi Hodge, in a town called Bryan. I'm happy we both got to go there. Sandi is petite like me, too, so I feel everything is just right."

 

Khaki -- "I'm Khaki, better known as Sweet Mama to my human mom, Candy. When she walks out the door, I know she's going to have something for me to eat, so I whisper to her, 'Hey, can you give me a little more please? You know how mothers are, hungry all the time!' I am sweet, and I am very smart... and I'm the boss of everything. Well, at least I'm the boss of Cashew, who is Skittles' daddy. I am gentle and love treats, and, most of the time, I am very cordial. I tend to be a little bit shy, but I'm always thinking! I have my 'hooves' full with my baby Skittles, because she usually makes a ruckus around here. I'm still trying to teach her to be a lady. Some day, I want to take her on visits with me so she can see more of the world!"

MasterCard -- "Hey there pardner! Whasssup? I'm Mastercard, and I'm a tough lil' bruiser. But don't let that fool you -- I've got softy heart, and I love to work. Parades are fun, too, 'cause SeanMonet and I can really show off. Lots of kids pile around us, and I feel pretty puffed up. I used to brag there wasn't a fence in Texas that could keep 'ole MC cooped up! I could squeeze under and through anything. That is, till they put up that darned 'ole fence that bites! Dangit. Dagnabbit. But I still like being in the Three Amigos (that's me, Mastercard, SeanMonet and Buckshot) at Onion Creek Ranch. I mean, it could be a lot worse, you know? In the meantime, hang in there, amigo, we're all in this together. I'm a part of Little America Miniatures Horses of Buda, TX, and my registered name is Little America Cowboy MasterCard. I'm a golden palomino, and my pretty coat colors are coming in more and more every summer! My birthday is July 2 and, I'll be 4 years old! Don't forget the presents! Right now, I'm 29.5" tall. I love to meet both kids and adults, but kids who need special attention draw my attention the most!"

Milli -- Hi, my name is Milli, short for Million Dollar Baby. I was born on Wild Oak Miniature Horse Farm in Hutto, TX. I am two years old. My mom is Melinda Fox, and my dad is Jonathan Fox. Mom says when I was born that I had the most hair of any little horse ever. Everyone says I am the cutest ever because I didn't grow much. I am 26" tall. I also have the attitude of a diva! That is to be expected since Mom dresses me up like a princess. I have shoes, skirts, and bows of different colors. I love attention!

 

SeanMonet -- "Hello. I'm SeanMonet. Like the painter, I'm an impressionist. I'm a little underspoken, too, so I don't have a lot to say here. I am quiet and reserved. Some of the folks we meet say I'm cute, but, boy, that really makes me blush. When I first came to Onion Creek Ranch, it was hard for me to be around anyone, but now I love all the kids and people we meet. I really don't want any trouble. Oh, and if you want to be my friend, just bring those little baby carrots. Boy, those bring me out of my shell! My roots are from Bettes Acres Miniature Horse of Mountain City, and my registered name is Bettes Acres Poncho Villa. Well, I didn't like that name very much. I wanted one fancier like my buddy MasterCard! And SeanMonet stuck. I am not really an Irish French horse, but I like to pretend I am. I was trained to do local horse shows and parades before I met my owners, Sally and Gil. They're both really cool! I'm 29 " and just turned 4 years old on April 27. I've got a black coat with an ambidextrous mane. Both my mane and tail turn reddish black in the summer, so I have the best parts of both my parents. I'm pretty calm and like working with seniors the most, but kids are pretty awesome, too!"

Skittles -- Hey! My name is Skittles. My mommy is Khaki and my daddy is Cashew. I'm feeling much better now because my new home is finally ready to move into. One room has our food of hay and grain and buckets, but we can't get into it because it has a lock on the door. Rakes, shovels, and a wheel barrow line the walls, and our pretty halters have their own hangers there, too. That's our favorite room in the house because it's our kitchen, our dressing room, and our maid's pantry. My daddy and mommy love it, too. They have their own rooms ('stalls' is what Candy and Dean call them), but they don't have doors on them yet, so I can go eat or sleep with them any time I want! I'm sure a happy "lil' cowgirl" horse, and I love visitors, so come over and give me a hug. I'll lick your hand and beg you for a carrot. And, by the way, I'm shiny black, and my human mom calls me Black Beauty sometimes. I think she forgets that I skittle all over the place, so Skittles is my very favorite name, and I'm sticking to it!

Stardust -- Hi, I'm Stardust. I am a gentle 4 year old with big black eyes and white lashes. Some say I look like a mini-Andalusian. I'm so glad to be back at Onion Creek Ranch. For a while I was gone to a Pony Party place where they put me on a ring with a saddle on all day. I can do so much more! So I'm happy to be with my buddies Buckshot, Mastercard, and SeanMonet. We all horse around together. I am very good with children, and my manners are quite good. My momma taught me well! My mom is Bonnie, it was mini-love at first sight for both of us. I still live at Onion Creek Ranch and am now part of the 4 Amigos. Wow, how cool is that? I hope to see you soon.

Sterling -- Hi, everyone! My name is Sterling, and I am a daddy's boy! My mom and dad are Melinda and Jonathan Fox. I was born on Wild Oak Miniature Horse Farm in Hutto, TX, just like my sister Milli. I have been in the show ring, and I drive a cart with my dad. I love to go on visits with my parents. I am 33.5" tall. They call me a pinto. I hear everyone all the time saying how handsome I am, so I have to believe it. Just like Milli, I love attention also!