Photography: Danny Evans
Meet Cracker – the tiny troublemaker who’s the cutest companion of Sacha Butlin, age 26. Full name Caluka Nicos Firework, this American miniature horse has been running the pasture for the past two years, turning it into his personal catwalk. He’s been praised as ‘addictive’ during shows, loves being the centre of attention and if he were a human, he’d be a chief snack taster. He’s no taller than 25″, weighs 50.3kg, and is “purely a best friend and an expensive lawnmower”.
Cracker (American Miniature Horse)
Age: 2
Showname: Caluka Nicos Firework
Likes: Kisses, beach trips and being centre of attention
Hates: The rain
Favourite snack: Stud Muffins and carrots
If I were a human I would be: Chief snack taster.
Tell us an interesting fact?
My Dad is a European supreme champion.
Most impressive thing you’ve ever done?
Winning both my classes, and coming reserve champion of the whole show at my first outing. The judge described me as “addictive”.
Do you predict a crash or a correction in the housing market over the next five years?
You would have to ask my mum she’s an Estate agent
Do you ever wish you could ride a bike?
My little legs carry me fast enough especially when it’s dinner time.
Sacha (Human)
Age: 26
Likes: Animals, socialising with friends, walking
If I were an animal I would be: Definitely Cracker. He is spoilt beyond belief and lives like a king with no worries or care.
Tell us an interesting fact?
I have managed to qualify my horse, Nala, for the London International Horse Show after our recent trip to the Uk. We are off to the ExCel Arena in London at Christmas, for the finals !
Describe Cracker’s personality in three words.
Adorable, Cheeky and Charming
Do small people ever ride Cracker?
Cracker is only 25 inches off the floor so is purely a best friend and an expensive lawnmower. He weighs 50.3kg.
Can Cracker do any tricks?
His sneaky trick is he is a serial escape artist. Cracker really is the best little pony I have ever brought, everyday I question how I got so lucky finding him. The overnight ferry and 550 mile drive was worth it.
