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Ponies are small horses and come in a variety of breeds. Ponies usually stand no taller then than 14 and one half hands, (the equivalent to four feet eight inches) at the withers. Ponies usually have thick manes, tails and coats, as well as proportionally short legs, wide barreled chest, and short heads with broad foreheads.
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- Historically used as "pit ponies" hauling loads of coal up from the mines
- Were used for driving and freight transport
- Popular for children learning to ride due to their small size
- Intelligent and friendly dispositions
- Especially popular in Great Britain and Ireland
- Horses are over 14.5 hands and the withers and ponies are under 14.5
- Horses and ponies are measured in hands, one hand equals four inches
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Popular Types of Ponies
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Ponies on Amazon
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My Little Pony 16-Inch Kids' Bike - $89.99
Magically colorful, this 16-inch My Little Pony bike is ideal for young riders ages six to eight. With My Little Pony accents on the frame and handlebar bag, this bike also features a bright blue frame, pink chain guard, and white wheels wi...
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The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Basics for Beginners/D Level (Howell reference books) - $19.99
This book is written and illustrated for youngsters who want to learn to ride, especially those who are members of the U.S. Pony Clubs, Inc. and want to meet the USPC's Standards of Proficiency. If you are that youngster, you will be able t...
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Webkinz Pink Pony - $14.99
Discover a virtual world with Webkinz pets. Webkinz animals come with a special Internet code so your child can interact with it online. The code lets you enter Webkinz World and bring your pet to life. Pet owners can name it, make it a hom...
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