Phinneas
Phinneas always seems to say, “I’m so pretty,” even when he just rolled in the mud! He’s a cutie, a crowd favorite, and gives the best little nose cuddles.
Watch your fingers though when giving treats - he’s very quick!
Sponsor Phinneas and his
journey from kill pen to service.
We rescue them. They save us.
Phinneas is a delightful miniature horse who joined RNR in 2021 as a recently gelded two-year-old. He still has a hint of that mighty stallion spirit! Like Donkey, we collaborated with Little Hooves Rescue to give Phinneas his forever home, rescuing him from a “kill pen” in Louisiana. He’s an adventurous eater, incredibly curious, and boasts the sweetest face and stylish mane! True to his regal name, Phinneas is always a crowd favorite. His dislikes? Baths and going anywhere without Donkey.
Little Hooves (now disbanded or relocated) rescued many miniature animals from kill pens, often at great expense. Conditions at these facilities can be dire, with overcrowding and neglect being common. Buyers of kill pens acquire horses and market them as urgent cases, threatening slaughter unless they are “rescued” through a payment often referred to as “bail.”
After arriving at Little Hooves, these little ones still needed permanent homes. With the help of friend and supporter Stephanie, Kimber adopted them, giving them the loving forever homes they deserve. Who could resist those adorable faces? At Robin’s Nest, our mission extends beyond providing forever homes; we also focus on educating and promoting responsible partnerships with our four-legged friends. It truly takes a village!
Mini Myths:
All little horses are Shetland ponies. Nope. Mini horses display a typical horse phenotype with longer, thinner legs; ponies are much stockier.
Mini horses are simply cute pets. No. Some serve as valuable guide assistants; others work as therapy animals. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department even uses them in schools to introduce children to law enforcement.