MINSTRELS MINIATURES HORSES
Minstrels Miniature Horses
9 Oct 2025
The 2025 Horse of the Year Show marked a milestone moment for the miniature horse community, as the American Miniature Horse took centre stage for the very first time in the show’s prestigious history.
Minstrels Miniature Horses secured an extraordinary four of the top seven placings in the inaugural UKAMHS American Miniature Horse of the Year Championship, including the overall Champion title.
🥇 Champion – DVM Trouly Its OK To Stare
Handled by Mike HlavatovicOwned by Minstrels Miniature Horses
The striking black stallion, imported from Texas, captivated the judges with his elegance and presence, becoming the first American Miniature Horse Champion at HOYS.
“To see our horses recognised on such a world-renowned stage is an incredible feeling. This stallion represents everything we aim for at MMH — quality, elegance, and heart.”— Tolga Falahat
Additional Placings
🥉 3rd – Minstrels Rebels Hells Angel (handled by Filipe Freitas)
4️⃣ 4th – SHM Westernboys Red Roses (handled by Image Man)
7️⃣ 7th – PT UK Little Miss O2 (handled by Lord Tolga Falahat)
These results highlight the depth and consistency of the MMH breeding programme, producing horses of exceptional type and temperament.
📰 Featured in Horse & Hound
“The inaugural American Miniature Horse Championship at HOYS was won by Texan import DVM Trouly Its OK To Stare, owned by Tolga Falahat and presented by Mike Hlavatovic — marking a historic first for the breed in the UK.”
The publication praised the class for highlighting the refinement and quality of the American Miniature Horse on the UK’s premier stage.
🌟 A Proud Moment for the Breed
Minstrels Miniature Horses extends heartfelt thanks to the team of handlers, breeders and supporters who made this success possible. This is more than a win — it’s a defining chapter for the American Miniature Horse in the UK.
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