General information about ponies: breeds, characteristics, and care
My friend has a ranch with horses and ponies. His kids’ favorite is a Shetland pony, retired from working in traveling shows, who’s always eager to go on any adventure; however, my Shetland is stubborn and doesn’t like leaving the pasture at all. The differences between these two made me wonder which one of our …
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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 …
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A pony can be an entertaining pet, especially if you have children. However, sometimes people can be shocked by their aggressive behavior. In some cases, they have been known to nip people. Ponies are mean for various reasons; the characteristics they exhibit often depend on the breed and how it’s been treated. Ponies are highly …
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My granddaughter labels every pony a baby horse; when I correct her, she always asks, “what the difference.” So I decided to provide a thorough answer for her and anyone else interested in knowing the differences between horses and ponies. Ponies typically stand at around 14.2 hands high, while horses can be anywhere from 14.2 …
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Our neighbors have seven children and a pasture of horses and ponies. Because some of the ponies are females and there is a stallion among the horses, my grandson asked me if the horses and ponies can breed with each other. Ponies and horses can crossbreed, and they often do. Their offspring are typically hardy …
Read More about Can Ponies and Horses Breed? How Would Their Babies Look?
My granddaughter is convinced a pony is a baby horse. Is she correct, is a pony a baby horse? I needed to provide her with the most straightforward explanation possible, so I thoroughly researched ponies and baby horses. The terms “pony” and “baby horse” are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to two different …
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