Why lease a mini? Several reasons! To list a few: leasing is less expensive than owning your own horse. It is a great way to gain experience and gauge interest on whether or not you or your child is willing to commit to owning and caring for a horse. A miniature horse is a less intimidating animal than a full size horse; however, the mannerisms, communication and handling is the same as it would be for a bigger horse. When leasing a miniature horse from Redwood Acre Ranch, you can also have the opportunity to move up to riding ponies and full size horses. If the experience turns out to not be your "cup of tea," you will find ending a lease less traumatic than having to sell a horse you no longer can own.  For more info, contact Cyndi Villarimo.

If you happen to enjoy the experience of working with minis, and have come to the conclusion that you are ready to own one, consider adopting a little mini at angelsforminis.com.

Suzie

Redwood Acre Ranch "Suzie" is a (~2004) grade roan bay mare standing at 29 inches tall. She has an impressive show history in the 4H, county fair circle, and has been known to have won a buckle a handful of times! Suzie has shown at several local and regional shows, in addition as a 4H and independent mini at the Sacramento County Fair. Her obstacle driving, halter and jumping skills knocks it out of the park! As a lease, we recommend her for people (children and adults) new to the horse world. Her sweet nature combined with her intelligence will for sure boost the first time horse handler's confidence. This tiny little horse really knows her stuff, and she will take you to the top! Her talents are numerous, but includes single pleasure driving, jumping, trail, parades, team driving, showmanship, halter, obstacle driving...and even has a few pony tricks up her sleeve (ie, bowing and dancing on her hind legs)!
Suzie Sacramento county fair jumping
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Sparkles

Silver Shadows Sweet Delight "Sparkles," is a 2002 registered AMHR red roan pinto mare standing at 31 inches tall. Her "chocolate palomino look" dazzles audiences both inside and outside the show ring. She is experienced as a 4H project and also competed in county fairs, parades, regional schooling shows and competitive Nor-cal miniature horse shows. Sparkles' resume includes halter, showmanship, single pleasure driving, team driving and obstacle driving. Her sweet disposition makes her a terrific horse to be partnered with the first time horse person for building confidence.