The Hinny (Equus caballus x Equus asinus) is the offspring of the male horse and the female donkey. They are smaller, have shorter ears, and are stronger than the mule. They can have the strength and size of a horse. Hinnies are often ranch animals in Brazil, Colombia, and Portugal and are often confused for a mule. They are less popular than the mule. A hinny has typically quieter and moves slower than a mule. They are herbivores and typically eat plants or hay. They have a lifespan of between 35 to 40 years and are sterile like the mule.
Hinnies have a shoulder height between 36”–48” (91-122 cm), overall standing height of 41.3”-57” (105-145 cm), and body length of 53.1”-72.8” (135-185 cm). The weight of a Hinny is between 300-800 lb (136-363 kg). Hinnies have a typical lifespan of 30-40 years.
The Hinny (Equus caballus x Equus asinus) is the offspring of the male horse and the female donkey. They are smaller, have shorter ears, and are stronger than the mule. They can have the strength and size of a horse. Hinnies are often ranch animals in Brazil, Colombia, and Portugal and are often confused for a mule. They are less popular than the mule. A hinny has typically quieter and moves slower than a mule. They are herbivores and typically eat plants or hay. They have a lifespan of between 35 to 40 years and are sterile like the mule.
Hinnies have a shoulder height between 36”–48” (91-122 cm), overall standing height of 41.3”-57” (105-145 cm), and body length of 53.1”-72.8” (135-185 cm). The weight of a Hinny is between 300-800 lb (136-363 kg). Hinnies have a typical lifespan of 30-40 years.
