Minnow was born in 1993 on Assateague Island in VA. A vetran of the swim, he came to live with Kyley (Hellhake) DiLuigi in August of 2003 to be her new mounted games pony. When Minnow first came to live with Kyley they battled with trust issues. As Kyley searched for new training methods to build the trust between the pair she came across a trick training book. This simple book soon began to open a whole door of communication between Minnow and Kyley. Minnow discovered that learning was filled with hugs and treats and Kyley quickly found that he would do anything for food. Trick training has built a special bond between the pair. Minnow now has a long list of tricks that he loves performing for anyone that will watch (his favorite being painting pictures).

In March of 2008 Minnow was diagnoised with ringbone, a form of equine arthritis. At the young age of 15 he was no longer able to be ridden or compete. Fortunately Minnow is still able to do what he is passionate about, paint and perform. Minnow is Kyley's first trick pony and everyday we are amazed at his capacity to learn new things and accomplish new goals.

Minnow is the World's First painting Chincoteague Pony! Visit his website www.paintingpony.com

Stats
Birthday: Unknown, 1993
Breed: Chincoteague Pony
Sex: Gelding
Height: 13.1 hands
Color: Bay Tobiano Pinto

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