Pony

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 …

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 …