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Aponyisasmallhorse(Equusferuscaballus).Dependingonthecontext,aponymaybeahorsethatisunderanapproximateorexactheightatthewithersora ...
Type of small horse
Not to be confused with Foal. A Highland Pony, demonstrating the pony characteristics of sturdy bone, a thick mane and tail, a small head, and small overall sizeA Shetland pony shown in harnessA pony is a type of small horse (Equus ferus caballus). Depending on the context, a pony may be a horse that is under a given height at the withers, or a small horse with a specific conformation and temperament. Compared to a larger horse, a pony may have a thicker coat, mane and tail, with proportionally shorter legs, a wider barrel, heavier bone, a thicker neck and a shorter, broader head. The word pony derives from the old French poulenet, meaning foal, a young, immature horse.[1]: 1041
In modern use, some organizations may define a pony as a mature horse below a certain height at the withers; this may vary from about 142 cm (14.0 h) to nearly 150 cm (14.3 h).[citation needed] (Note: 14.3 hands means 14 hands and 3 inches, i.e. decimally 14.75 hands.) Som...