Small World: Miniature Horses Compete at Du Quoin Fairgrounds

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Cindy Coffman of Rogersville, Mo says she made a late-life career to nursing, but her longstanding love of miniature horses has never changed.

She brought her miniature stallion (which stands less than four feet high) to this weekend's miniature horse show at the Du Quoin State Fair.

"Beau" was the reserve champion in the 2008 World Championships held in Tulsa, Oklahoma and he obeyed every command from his owner as the two took warmup laps outside the show arena on the grounds of the Du Quoin State Fair.

Approximately 100 head of the miniature horses entered the competition.. Entries came from Illinois, Indiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Kentucky, Texas and Oklahoma.

The small equine competed in a variety of different events including halter, driving, obstacle, jumping and liberty. Come out and learn more about these fabulous animals. One of the most popular and beloved of all the small equines is the American Miniature Horse. Whenever Miniature Horses go to shows, fairs, schools or other institutions, they are people magnets. The ever-increasing popularity of American Miniature horses is a testimony to their endearing dispositions, versatility and practicality. The American Miniature Horse Registry is the original registry for the Miniature Horse and recognizes two Miniature Horse size divisions. Division "A" Miniatures are up to 34" in height and Division "B" Miniatures are between 34" and 38" tall.