A pony is a certain kind of small horse. Ponies are 14.2 hands (abbreviated hh) (1.47 m) at the withers or smaller, while a horse is anything taller than 14.2 hh at the withers. The term "pony" can be used generally for any small horse, regardless of its actual measurements. It is interesting to note, however, that some equine breeds are not considered ponies, even if they are under 14.2 hh, because of their fiery temperament. One such breed is the Arab. Although they are generally taller than 14.2 hh, they can sometimes be shorter, but are not considered a true pony. The Icelandic Horse and Fjord Horse are also pony size, but are considered horses, and horses used for polo are called "polo ponies". When in doubt, simply refer to the "under 14.2 hh" rule.

For showing purposes, ponies are further grouped into small, medium, and large sizes. Small ponies are 12.2 hh and under, medium ponies are over 12.2 but no taller than 13.2 hh (1.27 to 1.37 m), and large ponies are over 13.2 hh but no taller than 14.2 hh (1.37 to 1.47 m). Note, however, that miniature horses are not the same as ponies. A miniature horse is in fact much smaller, required to be no taller than 8.2 hh (86cm) at the withers. There are also miniature pony breeds.

There are several wild breeds of pony, and these have often been captured and bred for various purposes, especially in Britain and Ireland. These wild breeds along with domestic breeds were used as "pit ponies" hauling loads of coal up from the mines, for freight transport, as children's mounts and for entertainment, and later as competitors and performers in their own right. They were also ridden (and continue to be ridden) by adults, as ponies are usually very strong.

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Art before the horse: Some of his sculptures use horseshoes made for ponies, which are smaller, and draft horses.. http://bit.ly/4RvoM !
platinaJackG (Jack Platina) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:12:52 -0000
Art before the horse: Some of his sculptures use horseshoes made for ponies, which are smaller, and draft horses.. http://bit.ly/4RvoM !
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Watching horses and ponies out the bedroom window with Mommy (@bexDK)
@turhansbeycmpny That was ponies. Ponies and horses - big difference. Although to some, my horses ARE ponies so we could make it work.
Fenbeast (Elizabeth) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:35:59 -0000
@turhansbeycmpny That was ponies. Ponies and horses - big difference. Although to some, my horses ARE ponies so we could make it work.
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Art before the horse: Some of his sculptures use horseshoes made for ponies, which are smaller, and draft horses.. http://bit.ly/4RvoM XD
Archieoace84 (Archie O. Ace) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:59:49 -0000
Art before the horse: Some of his sculptures use horseshoes made for ponies, which are smaller, and draft horses.. http://bit.ly/4RvoM XD
its like when i found out ponies and horses are different
tronbie (robert b w moses) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:49:58 -0000
its like when i found out ponies and horses are different

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