HISTORY

We are an Australian based society, focused on creating and promoting the unique Australian Miniature Pony.

The Australian Miniature Pony Society Inc. was formed in July 1974 at Liverpool, NSW, as a result of an inaugural meeting attended by a number of people intent on creating and promoting this unique, new Australian Pony Breed. From this and many subsequent meetings, the Australian Miniature Pony Breed was registered in its own right.
The Australian Miniature Pony was derived from selectively breeding down to reduce the size of the known pony and horse breeds. Decades of dedicated breeding, refining height and conformation, has achieved the breed as it is seen today.
As the name suggests, size is a very important requirement and the Ponies must not exceed 87 centimeters, measured at the highest point of the wither. Our Society also has an Appendix Registration for ponies that have been registered AMPS® but have gone over 87cm but under 91.5cm. Interest has spread rapidly to all Australian States, with small quality breeding stock being in great demand.

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PURPOSE

Australian Miniature Ponies are the perfect answer for horse lovers who have smaller acreages or who no longer wish to ride or handle larger animals.
They are suitable for small children to ride and make a wonderful first ponies that you will want to keep forever.
As they are quite robust, they make superb little harness ponies and provided they are gradually conditioned to it, can be driven for quite long distances.

For those who enjoy showing in led, harness or performance classes, they are a pleasure to exhibit and the whole family can join in the fun with child handler, fancy dress and novelty classes gaining popularity.
They are adorable and thrive on attention from owners and visitors alike. The tiny foals are a delight to cuddle and watch at play.
They are used for therapy by people with disability, many of whom have discovered what a faithful companion the Australian Miniature Pony can be.

The Australian Miniature Pony Society is run entirely by volunteers and has become the successful Society it is due to the wealth of knowledge and professional standard of its members. We would like to thank the many individuals and professionals who have contributed to this website, particularly for their images and useful information for new breeders. 

Please note: all images contained on this site are the property of the Australian Miniature Pony Society inc. and its subsidiaries (promotional groups and show organisers). Please do not copy, share or otherwise use without the express permission of the Society to do so. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.