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7. As divided as the respondents were on what type of horse they prefer, they were united on what the size should be. Respondents of the AMHA survey (83.4%) and SM survey (87.1%) want AMHA horses to be 34” or shorter. This is pretty dramatic and sends a strong message. 2016 Official AMHA Calendar Order now, just in time for Christmas! If, at some point in the future, the AMHA wants to participate in the 34”-38” horse market, in order to keep peace and prevent a membership revolt it would seem best to consider forming a separate registry for the intermediate sized horses. 8. Although we are Miniature horse people, we are not just Miniature horse people. As a group, according to the AMHA survey, 38.3% of the respondents owned large horses, 28.3% poultry. 17.1% goats, 14.4% donkeys, and 12.5% cattle. Not only do we own different types of animals, but we show different types of animals. For the most part, we associate with different groups of people as we part icipate in activities with our different types of animals. 9. A recent survey done by The Horse showed that 72% of the respondents owned a horse trailer. Well, when it comes to AMHA members, the AMHA survey showed that 92% own a trailer. On average, it is a bumper pull and it holds almost 7 Miniature horses. When it comes to pulling our trailers, 78% of us use a pickup and almost 13% use a SUV. Given the number of members the AMHA has, and our combined buying power, one has to wonder why Ford F-150s and Dodge Rams aren’t AMHA sponsors. The perfect gift for your farrier, veterinarian, favorite feed store employee or any Mini Lover on your Christmas list! ONLY $ 10! Order yours now at 817-783-5600 or Email: [email protected] 10. Not only do we buy trucks and trailers, but we are heavy into all kinds of equipment. A look at the AMHA survey results shows that 75.7% of us own chainsaws, 69.1% lawn tractors, 64.5% farm tractors, 55.3% barn cameras, 54.6% equipment trailers, 48.7% brush hogs and on down the list. As a group, the AMHA membership has a lot of buying power. We are economically important, so why does this seem to be a secret? Perhaps it is time we as a membership ask our board to start thinking in a much more commercial direction. I, for one, could live with a Ford F-150 on the inside covers of the World magazine if it meant that the association and our membership could find a little financial fresh air to breathe. D E C E M B E R 2015 Miniature Horse World 11