Quarter Pony
The Quarter Pony is a small scale replica of a Quarter Horse. Unlike the Quarter Horse, it may come in any color, or combination of colors.
The Quarter Pony is perfectly suited for riders who are too small to handle, or simply don't wish to handle a big 15 or 16 hand horse. Most quarter ponies average approximately 13.2h and weigh 800-900lbs.
The Quarter Pony is essentially a smaller version of the Quarter Horse & stems from animals that didn't meet the American Quarter Horse Association's height requirement.
ACTION: The Quarter Pony is very collected in his action and turns or stops with noticeable ease and balance, with his hocks always well under him.
Average Height:
11.2h - 14.2h ...
STANCE: The Quarter Pony normally stands perfectly at ease with his legs well under him; this explains his ability to move quickly in any direction.
Quarter Pony
The Quarter Pony: A Breed on its Own
One can easily guess where the Quarter Pony descended from. Its name alone suggests that it shares a common history with the highly prized American Quarter Horse.
QUARTER PONY
Named for it's stunning resemblance of the Quarter Horse, the Quarter Pony breed is simply a Quarter horse of a smaller scale.
Quarter Pony -- a pony of Quarter Horse type and disposition; commonly used as a children's mount.
rearing -- the raising up of a horse onto its hind legs when being led or ridden; a bad habit that should be handled only by a professional.
Quarter Pony
American Quarter Pony Association, P.O. Box 30, New Sharon, IA 50207
International Quarter Pony Association, P. O. Box 125, Sheridan, CA 95681 ...
Quarter Pony
Russian Warmblood
Selle Francais
Origin of the Selle Francais ...
*Quarab - paints, any solid color
*Quarter Horse - all solid colors
*Quarter Pony - any color ...
The International Quarter Pony Association
Pony of the Americas
The Exmoor Pony
Welsh Pony and Cob Horses
American Dartmoor Pony Assoc.
 See also: Pony, Quarter, Quarter Horse, Paint, Height
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