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The Anglo European Miniature Horse Society registers all miniature horses and issues Official AEMHS Registration Certificates, where possible with extended pedigrees. Horses may already be Registered and Passported with any other Society / Association worldwide,or alternatively NOT Registered in any. The AEMHS has several aims but is primarily a MINIATURE HORSE SHOWING ORGANIZATION promoting WORLD CLASS Miniature Horse Showing in UK and EU that anyone can join regardless of where their Miniature Horses are registered. The team behind the AEMHS are the most experienced and expert team in the UK.
Many horses are registered in the AEMHS for showing purposes and once you become a member you receive 50% off entry fees, plus you will be kept up to date with MINIATURE HORSE NEWS via the Society’s magazine ”Mini-Addiction”. WE HAVE LISTED ELEVEN IMPORTANT AIMS OF THE AEMHS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
The AEMHS hold events, seminars, Teach-Ins and shows in the UK and in 2009 the AEMHS Spanish branch held their first AEMHS Spanish Miniature Horse Show.
We are NOT in competition with any of the other Miniature Societies/Associations as we are TOTALLY DIFFERENT and UNIQUE, we support other mini Passport issuing Organizations. If you register your horse with AEMHS and it DOES ALSO require an Official DEFRA Equine Passport, the AEMHS have a unique relationship with the correctly operating DEFRA recognized PIOs DUE TO OUR EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE of the mini PIO’s (We are ex Directors and FOUNDERS of the International Miniature Horse PIO), we can recommend and advise re registration AND ORGANIZE YOUR PASSPORT FOR YOU at the same time as registering your horse in the AEMHS. It can be extremely confusing to the inexperienced, but we are very happy to advise you, and share with you our extensive knowledge and expertise gained over the last 35 years including over a decade running the biggest and most important (AND CORRECTLY RUN MAFF/DEFRA recognized organizations)
The AEMHS is open to two Height categories: Not ex 34 inches - plus 34 inches to 38 inches only. AEMHS SHOWS are open to ALL Miniature Horses up to 38ins.

Pictured above are registered ANGLO EUROPEAN MINIATURE HORSES examples of classic equines in miniature (ALL PHOTOS ARE REAL / NO AIRBRUSHING)
It is well documented on both sides of the Atlantic, that the origin of the Miniature Horse is firmly in continental Europe and the UK, they have been around for thousands of years. They can be seen on ancient engravings, paintings and pottery. Historically they were also favoured for centuries by European Royalty. Although one of the oldest breeds in existence, they were one of the last to be ‘organized’. These horses are naturally small, obviously a descendant of Eohippus “ Minimus!”
It does NOT matter where they are born or registered they are ALL the very same breed!
“THE MINIATURE HORSE” all originating from the continent of EUROPE.
The AEMHS is run by the same team who FOUNDED and OWNED The Miniature Horse Of The Year Show, The International Miniature Horse Society , The Miniature Horse of Great Britain Title, The International Showing Society and the Royal London Show. (See CONTACT page for Committee Members).
This team has had over 35 years of experience, they sent the first registered/pedigree Miniature Horses into Ireland and were Directors/Founders of one of the first DEFRA Recognized Societys/Registers. As breeders they have SOLD to USA Canada, Australia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, France, Spain, Iran and Turkey.
This team has a huge and extensive wealth of knowledge of ALL the Societies /Associations and have vast experience in all aspects of the Miniature Horse, globally.
THESE TOP EXPERTS ARE VERY HAPPY TO SHARE THIS KNOWLEDGE and will advise you on any aspect of owning a Miniature Horse:- showing, breeding, welfare etc FOR FREE ADVICE AND HELP please email: info@aemhs.com

Above: East Of England Showground 1997 MHOYS
LEFT: ‘Edwardo Of Kilverstone’ Registered as: Anglo European Mini Horse & an American Mini Horse, Falabella and blend, British Mini Horse and International Mini Horse but he is a second generation BRIT! Born in England by a Stallion also born in UK. He is one of many multi-registered mini horses. EDWARDO was a Multi Champion including Supreme Champion Miniature Horse of the Year when owned & shown by his first owners, the Looking Glass Stud,who purchased him from his breeders Lord and Lady Fisher. Edwardo’s handler in the picture is Sophie Gooding, daughter of AEMHS President Janet Gooding.
CENTRE: ‘Looking Glass CC’ Supreme Champion Miniature Horse Of The Year 1997, owned by Robert Donaldson, shown by Carol Cooper. (CC’s Sire is Edwardo).
RIGHT: ‘Falabella AF Perezoso’ Born in Argentina as a Falabella, purchased from USA as an AMHA American miniature horse and registered in UK as a British Mini Horse! ‘Perezoso’ is Sire of the famous Multi-Supreme Champion Looking GLass Baby Rocco, owned and shown by Janice Goudie & Simon Hall. ‘Perezoso’ is also Sire of British Miniature Champion- Kent County Champion 2008 Looking Glass Born To Be Wild, a 2008 HOYS finalist owned by Karen Toner. This Latin American Miniature ‘ Looking Glass Born To Be Wild’ is also registered in 6 different registers. Another multi registered horse with 6 ‘identitiies!”
It is irrelevant to the value and quality of the miniature horse which ’height’ register/Society the owner/breeder has chosen and paid to register their horse in (and in many cases, multi registers worldwide) it is the quality,presence, conformation and type that makes a miniature horse what it is. IF IT LOOKS LIKE A TRUE EXQUISITE HORSE IN MINIATURE and non-native in type ......... IT IS ONE!! ...If it looks like a little native type pony then it QUITE SIMPLY IS one!!
PLEASE feel free to email us and ask any questions relating to any of the information on this website (See contact page for email addresses)
The Anglo European Miniature Horse Society promotes show, performance and driving classes
“The Society who supports all the fairly run major Open Societies/Clubs. Joining forces with them for shows and seminars for the benefit of all owners. Every forward thinking Miniature Horse Owner & Breeder should support it!”
THE FUTURE OF THE TRUE MINIATURE HORSE BREED IN THE UK / EUROPE IS IN OUR HANDS!

MINIATURE HORSE FACTS NOT FICTION! The truth about all Miniature Horses!
All Miniature Horses need to be registered and SHOWN by TYPE rather than breed .So to clarify any misunderstanding anyone has over the “BREED” it is quite simply ‘THE MINIATURE HORSE‘ with its origins firmly in Europe (including, of course Great Britain, part of Europe too!) As with the superb British Show pony, WHO ALSO RESEMBLE SMALL THOROUGHBREDS and the Show Hack and Show Riding Horse, different types and breeds interbred to form the several different types, categories and height ranges we see today within the breed we know as THE MINIATURE HORSE. Therefore as we have established the Miniature Horse itself IS the Breed, there is no such thing as a ‘purebred’ anything in the Miniature Horse world, so therefore there cannot be a ‘Part Bred’ or ‘cross bred’ either. All Miniature Horses have the same origins, they just were registered in different registers depending on owners/breeders choice. Many are MULTI multi registered. The horse does not ‘assume’ a different breed name by entering any mini Society. An American or a British is not a BREED description, it is a SOCIETY/ASSOCIATION/register of equines under a stipulated height. THE MINIATURE HORSE quite simply IS the breed. So when someone describes their miniature horse as an American or a British or an Anglo European they are actually telling you WHERE AND WITH WHOM it is registered, and of course Falabella lineage, Falabella prefix or (Latin Americans) whether 100% or a blend are also registered in just about EVERY Miniature Horse register too worldwide. A MINIATURE HORSE FACT!

“MAD-ABOUT-MINIS” The complete guide to the MINIATURE HORSE
by Top Miniature Horse Judge, Breeder,Society and Show Founder A.B.LOFFET
Anyone who pre-ordered this book will be the first to receive it in 2011, we apologize for the delay which was due to the author’s wish to include photos/info from her fact finding trip to
Argentina.

There is more CONFUSION in this breed than most due to lack of knowledge, ignorance and mis-understanding. Once the book ‘MAD-ABOUT-MINIS’ is available to buy (launch date to be announced shortly), you will be able to read more and be enlightened. It includes certain case histories and studies of many multi-registered horses who are being called 4 or 5 different ‘breeds’ simply due to the REGISTER their owners have chosen to pay to register them in over the years, in different countries. This is absolutely fine and there is no problem, so long as it is quite clear to everyone (and most importantly NEW mini enthusiasts) that a British Miniature can be AMERICAN Mini even though it has never left UK and has NO American relative. Even a Falabella prefix mini registered in Argentina,UK, France or USA can also be an AMERICAN or a British / Anglo European. The more you research ALL minis, the word ‘pure bred’ seems rather silly and a complete nonsense!! Mad-About-Minis also has previously unseen and quite amazing photos from the past. It is an un-biased book, and a celebration of the beauty of miniature horses worldwide.
Once you have read the content of ‘MAD-ABOUT-MINIS’ the much anticipated publication. It will all become clear and you too will understand the FACTS, the simple truth that there is indeed one true breed of miniaturized equine: it is of course THE MINIATURE HORSE. (Anyone who believes any different is a victim of ‘The Emperors New Clothes)!!
To understand the different TYPES please see the TYPES page.
To understand the Exclusive Register held within the AEMHS for AEMHS Registered Horses of Ultra Refined type and ultra quality ONLY - please read the Hyperion Thoroughbred page where the process of submitting an application for a horse to be considered for this most exclusive of Miniature Horse Registers is explained.

One of the AEMHS’ aim is to ensure the future of the breed by educating people as to the real origins and history of the Miniature Horse (as one breed).

“Like any race or species, without knowledge of its real roots it will be unable to carve its own TRUE destiny”

The AEMHS aims are as follows:

1: To hold multi-Society affiliated major Miniature Horse Shows, Expo’s, Seminars and Teach-In’s with affiliated qualifying classes for all major Championship finals in UK and Ireland, (extending in to Europe with the first AEMHS show in Spain late 2009).

2: To issue Registration Certificates showing the genealogical history / family tree of Miniature Horses of all types, showing extended pedigrees going as far back as possible, and keeping a record of the lineage.

3: To inform and educate Miniature Horse owners or potential owners on all aspects of welfare of The Miniature Horse.

4: To educate and inform about the history and origins of the Miniature Horse and to give expert advice on the criteria required and an explanation of every Miniature Horse Register, Society, Club or Association in the world (advice freely given by top experts, ex-Directors / Chairmen and founders of one of the biggest Miniature Horse DEFRA recognized Societies).

5: To promote and support UK European breeders of true Miniature Horses of ALL types

6: To promote and celebrate the excellence of UK European born / bred Anglo European Miniature Horses

7: To inform, educate and dispel myths with reference to the true history and origins of the Miniature Horse

8: To hold open Miniature National Conferences, inviting ALL Miniature Horse Societies / Associations to participate, speak and take part. Plus Teach-In’s, Educational Seminars, Training days for Miniature Horse judges and potential Judges. And to promote the CLASSICAL style of showing Miniature Equines.

9: To create a National Miniature Horse Judges panel for UK, Irish and European Judges who will have achieved a required standard of excellence by attending a Judges seminar and passing assessment. The panel can be used by all Societies and Shows in UK/Europe/Ireland.

10: Not to exclude any Miniature Horse of any type from the Register or Show Ring. But instead to encourage and improve the breeding of all types in both height categories and to treat all with equal respect.

11: To give free advice on all aspects of owning, breeding, showing and caring for every Miniature Horse from the family pet through to the Supreme Champion. And advise on registration.

12: To welcome new and novice owners of pet and show minis.

World class Miniature Horse Showing in the UK/EU ng?in - EU

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AEMHS Summer Champs 2011 Pics

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RESULTS :- AEMHS Spring Expo Show (28th May 2011)

SUPREME IN SHOW: “Looking Glass Black Spirit” Exhibited by Gary & Casilda Laird

RESERVE SUPREME IN SHOW: “Lucky Four Velvet Buck Velvetina” Exhibited by Judith Moore

1st RESERVE SUPREME IN SHOW: “Looking Glass Che Guevara” Exhibited by Treetops Farm

“Looking Glass Black Spirit”

AEMHS SUMMER GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

*Supreme Champion 2011*

“SC Surely A Commotion”

Emma Armitage

Judged by:

Carol Cooper

Christopher Littlewood

Marlene Gillett

Rosemary Hetherington

Exclusive Hyperion Thoroughbred

*Supreme Champion 2011*

“Looking Glass Blue Lagoon”

Image Man

1st Reserve Supreme in Show

“Looking Glass Spirit Of

Joe Berry” - Becky Gibson

Grand Champion Colour

“Arastone Honey Monster”

Donna Singer

2011 World Champion

Miniature Horse High Jumper.

“LA VISTA REALLY REMARKABLE”

Incredible final jump clearing 98.5 cms

only 1.5 cms below the current WORLD RECORD (set in 2010 at AEMHS Spring).

Owned / trained by Emma Armitage.

2010 Official World Champion

Miniature Horse High Jumper.

**Current Official World Record Holder**

“Ujenik Extasys Pebblou” who cleared an amazing 100cms in 2010 when winning the World Championship and setting a new World Record.

Owned / trained by Ella Richardson.

AEMHS SUMMER CHAMPS 2011 - FROM THE LEFT:

MARLENE GILLET- AEMHS Panel Judge

CAROL COOPER - AEMHS Panel Judge

“PRINCE CASPIAN” - MW winner (D.Wright)

DAVID WRIGHT - AEMHS Member / Exhibitor

ROSEMARY HETHERINGTON - AEMHS Panel Judge

CHRISTOPHER LITTLEWOOD - AEMHS Panel Judge

Reserve Supreme in Show

“Lucky Four Black Velvet Buckin Black”

Karen & Peter Hamilton-Smith

* NEWS FLASH! AEMHS Spring Expo Show - 26th May 2012 Click here to download schedule:
Superb NEW venue: Vale View Equestrian, Old Dalby, Melton Mowbray LE143LX (20 minutes from Grantham, easy acess from M1 & A1)