Development of the Miniature Horse Fetus
0-49 Days No photos available
At this stage of development, the the fetus is absorbed and not aborted.
Very rare to find!
33-42 Day fetus

Still in sack 3"

Photo courtesy of
Oak Park Miniatures
50 Day fetus
Left: 1 1/2"

Photo courtesy of
Quarter Moon Farm

Right: Still in Sac

Photo courtesy of C-Spots Miniature Horses
55-60 Day fetus
1 3/4" long


Photo courtesy of Hilliard Horses to Hug
60 Day Fetus
3 1/2 inches long

Courtesy of
Kickapoo Miniatures
76 Days (2.5 months)
4.25" long


Photo courtesy of Carla Ross
90 Days (3 or 3.5 months)
7.5" long


Photo courtesy of SH Miniature Horses
112 Days (3.5 months)


Photo courtesy of Tiny Mites Village
90-120 Days
8-9" long


Photo courtesy of
Lucky C Acres Miniature Horses
120 Days (4 months)
8 3/4" long

4 3/4" tall, 1" cannon bone


Photo courtesy of C-Spots Miniature Horses
133 Days 
9" long


Photo courtesy of Whimsical Farm
138 Days (4 1/2 months) 11"
Chest to tail: 6.75";
Head to tail: 11"
Top of withers to bottom of hoof: 6";
Cannon bone: 1"
Dam 30"  Sire 27.75"

Courtesy of
Chaos Ranch
150 Days (5 months)
approx. 10" long


Photo courtesy of
SevenAcres Farm
154 Days (5 months)
4" long
Cause of abortion:
Snakebite to face & medication Dexamethasone

Photos courtesy of Southern Heart Ranch
169 Days (5.6 months)

Photo courtesy of Chaos Ranch
190 Days (6 months)

Photo courtesy of Dream Mountain Miniatures
193 Days (approx. 6.43 months) 15" long
8.5" tall, 2.5" cannon bone

Mare aborted placenta intact (first photo, above left), owner broke open, fetus still in amniotic sac (second photo above right).

Photo courtesy of Charmed Miniatures
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