Pony

About Foals - Baby Horses - Cute Photos
Acceptable to call a colt or filly a horse
A baby horse is called a "foal". They are remarkable little creatures. If you ever have the chance to see one up close and in person, I highly recommend it! A horse is usually not considered to be a "horse" until it is 5 years old. Before that, males are known as colts and females are known as fillies. However, it is still acceptable to call a colt or filly a horse Horse Terms Colt - A young male horse, 4 years old or younger Filly - A young female horse, 4 years old or younger Foal - A ne...

British Native Pony Characteristics
Thinking of Buying a British Native Pony? Guide to Pony Characteristics
Your little girl is ready for her first pony and you think that a hardy British breed would be ideal. A sweet Dartmoor or perhaps a tough Highland pony maybe? Before you take the plunge, please read this definitive (and slightly tongue-in-cheek) guide to the characteristics and temperament of British native ponies. When you go to view your prospective new family member - and let's face it, you are considering bringing a new personality, if not into your home exactly, but right into the paddo...

I Want A Pony
My Favorite Pony
My favorite horse or pony would have to be the Dales Pony. The Dales Pony is native to the Yorkshire Dales in the North East of England and related to the Fell Pony. In the last century Dale ponies were used to carry lead from the mines to the ports and were also used for agricultural work. The Dales pony almost became extinct in the 1950s but numbers increased after the formation of the Dales Pony Society in 1963. The Dales pony stands 13.2 to 14.2 hh. The Dales pony is most usually black ...

The Pony
Pony Breeds From Around The World
If you love ponies (and who doesn't?)... you will love reading about all the different pony breeds here. Who hasn't dreamed of or wanted a pony since they were a little kid? Ponies are adorable and lovable. If you are thinking of buying a pony, check out the different breeds so you will know which one is the best for your needs. This lens will be an exhaustive study on pony breeds. It is a lens in the making and we will begin with the more common breeds. The pony breeds will be listed i...

The Pink and Purple Pony Zone!
Have you seen the legendary pink and purple pony?
They live in peoples' dreams, but do they really exist? Join us on the hunt for pink and purple ponies! Perhaps you have ridden one on a carousel, or seen one on your birthday cake! Share your stories below!