The miniature horse bred by the Goessling family in St. Louis is aptly named Thumbelina. This name is almost always associated with small things and that is what this particular horse is. At present Thumbelina is the holder of the Guinness Book of Records for being the world’s tiniest horse! When you see her you won’t be surprised why she was awarded the title. Thumbelina stands a mere 17 inches and with her height, she only reaches up to the shins of a normal horse.

Thumbelina was bred to be a miniature horse but alas! She became more than that. She’s the mini of the minis! When she was born, she only 8lbs and eventually became 60lb as she grew up. It was after a year that the Goessling family realized she was not going to grow any more. She has a condition called dwarfism. But even so, Thumbelina rules the 150-acre Goose Creek Farm owned by the Goesslings. However, she doesn’t like bunking with the bigger horses; she prefers to bed-in with the dogs! In fact she seems to be best friends with the spaniels!

Thumbelina is cute as she is feisty! The Goessling family loves her so much that they won’t sell her for any amount.