Petite Equine Association, Inc.

 We would like to introduce ourselves.  We are a newly Incorporated California Non-Profit (501C3) Miniature Equine Club.  We are based out of the Sacramento area, but have members over a large geographical area. 

Specifically, we have been formed to help "Rescue" abused and abandoned miniature equine and to promote responsible miniature equine ownership and care.  When a miniature equine is brought into our rescue program they come in under the jurisdiction of the Petite Equine Assoc., Inc.  They will be restored to health, brought current on all vaccines, microchipped and evaluated as suitable for adoption before being placed in a new pre-qualified home.  It is our goal to keep the miniature equine out of and away from animal shelters, animal dealers, and laboratories for animal experimentation.

Our efforts are funded by donations and private contributions, member family fun days, holiday parades, social events, and workshops in training, care and carting.  Some of our miniature horses do pet therapy work as well, visiting with patients in a variety of skilled nursing and Alzheimer's facilities, where they turn tears to smiles.

Our membership includes many mini equine owners of all ages and backgrounds--pet owners, show competitors, driving enthusiasts, pet therapy teams, breeders, and others who have maintained an interest in the minis over many years and some who are just starting out.  Several members have a great deal of expertise in the field of minis. 

Eligibility for membership is open to all persons eighteen years of age and older and subscribes to the purposes of this club.  Miniature equine is defined as being a miniature horse, donkey, burro, and mule registered and/or unregistered, 39" (inches) measured at the withers and under.

Pamela E. Tobin, President ,8700 Golden Spur Drive,Granite Bay, CA 95746 (916) 791-7580 http://www.petiteequine.com