For many forms of competition, the official definition of a pony is a horse that measures less than 14.2 hands (58 inches, 147 cm) at the withers. Standard horses are 14.2 or … See more

In many parts of the world, ponies are used as working animals, as pack animals and for pulling various horse-drawn vehicles. They are seen in many different equestrian pursuits. … See more

Ponies are often distinguished by their phenotype, a stocky body, dense bone, round shape and well-sprung ribs. They have a short head, … See more

• Pony Express, mail delivery by horse-mounted couriers
• List of horse breeds, includes pony breeds
• Pony Club
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Ponies originally developed as a landrace adapted to a harsh natural environment, and were considered part of the "draft" subtype typical of Northern Europe. At one time, it was … See more

Some horse breeds are not defined as ponies, even when they have some animals that measure under 14.2 hands (58 inches, 147 cm). … See more

• Budiansky, Stephen. The Nature of Horses. Free Press, 1997. ISBN 0-684-82768-9
• Siegal, … See more