General information about ponies: breeds, characteristics, and care
Maybe you’ve got a child begging for a pony, or you’ve just met a Shetland with a lot more attitude than size. Either way, before you bring one home, it helps to know how big they really get, how long they live, and whether that famous stubborn streak is fact or barnyard legend. Quick answer: …
In our community, many of the kids have horses and enjoy competing in equine events. Recently, a family moved here, and the parents want to buy a horse for their children, but they are unsure which breed is best for children. There are many good horses and pony breeds for a child, such as Shetland …
Why are ponies mean? Ask around any barn, and you’ll hear the same jokes about stubborn, pushy, occasionally nippy ponies – usually delivered with real affection, but there’s genuine truth behind it too. If you’ve been nipped or crowded by a pony that seemed to know exactly what it was doing, you’re not imagining things. …
If you’ve spent much time around horses, you’ve probably heard someone call any small equine a pony, but that isn’t always right. For example, a Shetland at any age is a pony, just as a Thoroughbred is a horse. So, what’s the difference between ponies and horses? The usual difference between a horse and a …
If you’ve ever wondered what ponies eat, the short answer is grass and hay – not a bucket full of grain. The surprising part is that feeding a pony is often less about adding calories and more about carefully managing the forage and feed they already have access to. Quick Answer: Ponies primarily eat forage …
Our neighbors keep horses and ponies in the same pasture, and my grandson asked the natural question: can horses and ponies breed? Yes — ponies and horses are the same species and can breed to produce fertile offspring. A pony is not a baby horse or a separate animal; it is a mature equine that …
Is a pony a baby horse? I’ve worked with horses in Louisiana for 30 years, and I still hear that question all the time — from new owners, curious kids, and even people who’ve been around barns long enough to know better. A pony is not a baby horse. Baby horses are called foals, and …