Shetland 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 …

My granddaughter labels every pony a baby horse; when I correct her, she always asks, “what the difference.” It’s not as straightforward as size alone. Uncovering these differences takes us on an interesting journey into the world of equines. There are numerous differences between ponies and horses; ponies can’t be taller than 14.2 hands, but …