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Breed guide
Ponies
A pony is simply a smaller equine. Under US Equestrian rules, any animal not over 148 centimeters, about 14.2 hands, measured without shoes is classified as a pony, and anything taller is a horse. With shoes on, the limit is 149 centimeters, about 14 hands 2 3/5 inches.
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Ponies: questions
What makes a horse a pony?
Height is the dividing line. US Equestrian classifies any animal not over 148 centimeters without shoes, which is roughly 14.2 hands, as a pony. Animals taller than that are classified as horses.
How tall is 14.2 hands?
US Equestrian states that 148 centimeters is approximately 14 hands 2 1/4 inches, and uses 148 centimeters without shoes, or 149 centimeters with shoes, as the pony limit in its measurement rule.
Has C&K Stables sold ponies before?
Yes. C&K Stables has placed 2 ponies with new owners, including Maple and Bullet.
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