can this be correct? tiny foal

[JESSMC]

I measured my two month old colt @17 inches. Using the growth chart calculations, he should mature @ 22-23 inches?!? Thanks

 

[nootka]

In my experience, the growth charts are prone to be "off" but 17" does sound pretty small for his age. What did he measure at birth?

Are you sure he wasn't squirming around and it's easy to measure off an inch or two when that happens, also surface/position of the horse as well as the measuring tool itself can make a difference.

Honestly, I have not known of very many Minis that have matured at that height, unless they were afflicted by a dwarf gene.

I would say to take the growth charts w/a grain of salt. I've had them wrong both ways, as one I measured as a yearling the charts said he would be 39" tall, however he is permanent and 6 years of age @33.50", and yet another said my mare would be 32.50" yet she is now 31.50" and 5 years old/perm.

Good luck w/your boy!

Liz M.

 

[virginia]

I'd love to see a picture of the little guy!!

 

[MiniHoofBeats]

My height chart has always been right for me, but I did use it on older horses...it will guestimate height for up to a 3yr old and it was right on the nail for my 2 yearlings and almost 3yr old! It guestimates by current height and age in months.

My chart too says your little guy will mature around 22" give or take .5"

and I too would LOVE to see a photo! I love the tinies!

 

[HGFarm]

The height chart for the MOST part, has been good for me too. The cannon bone thing you need to do shortly after birth.

Wow, that is TINY!!!??

 

[Reble]

I measured my two month old colt @17 inches. Using the growth chart calculations, he should mature @ 22-23 inches?!? Thanks

: Chart below might help you?

MINIATURE HORSE HEIGHT ESTIMATION CHART

Note: This chart is 90% accurate or plus or minus one half of an inch

Estimated Minature Horse Height In Inches

Age ***** 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

Birth*****16 16 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 23 24 25

03 Months 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31

06 Months 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 31 33

09 Months 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 33

12 Months 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 32 33 34

18 Months 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

24 Months 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37

30 Months 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

36 Months 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

 

[Devon]

Wow Teeny Tiny! Would love to see a photo

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[Ashley]

The height chart for the MOST part, has been good for me too. The cannon bone thing you need to do shortly after birth.

Actually no you dont.

I have always used this method it is fairly accurate. If you go do it on your adult horses more likely then not its pretty darn close to there actual height. The cannon bone doesnt grow.

 

[Lisa-Ruff N Tuff Minis]

The height chart for the MOST part, has been good for me too. The cannon bone thing you need to do shortly after birth.

Actually no you dont.

I have always used this method it is fairly accurate. If you go do it on your adult horses more likely then not its pretty darn close to there actual height. The cannon bone doesnt grow.

Yep that is why in most cases the cannon bone measurement is pretty accurate and why it works