Horse Vs. Pony

What is the difference between a horse and a pony?

Quite simple, it comes down to size!

The largest is a horse, then a pony, then a miniature horse - while they technically have the height of a pony they have the characteristics of horses even though they are often smaller than typical ponies!

Horse - Larger than 14.2 hands

Pony - Less than 14.2 hands

Miniature Horse - Less than 8.5 hands

Ponies are not baby horses, a baby horse is a foal. Foals are also baby ponies or baby miniature horses. A colt is a male foal and a filly is a female foal.

(*Please note, these are not my pictures)

Criollo Horse

Name of Breed: Criollo Horse

Height: 13.5 to 15.5 hands high

Colors: Any

Distinguishing Physical Characteristics: Broad and strong chest and body, hardy, muscular necks, short and strong legs, and long and sloped shoulders.
 You can also see in it's physical form that this horse partially descends from  Andalusians.

Additional Info: Endurance breed. It is also used as a cow horse on farms.

(*Please note, these are not my pictures)

A Lifeline

"A twist

A turn

A soft gentle murmur

A rub

A hug

A whisper of fairy tales

A trot

A gallop

A voice in the tears

A canter

A run

A lifeline through the fear"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem "A Lifeline"

Beat The Wind

"You snort out steam

You speak a dream

You beat the wind

As hearts you win

You mimic fire

You never tire

You whinny out fear

And all come near"

~Grace Marshall

From "Beat The Wind"

Icelandic Horse

Name of Breed: Icelandic Horse

Height: 12.3 - 14.3 hands

Colors: Any Color

Distinguishing Physical Characteristics: Heavy Coat, sturdy build, short, muscular neck, wide forehead, and a heavy coat.

Additional Info: They require little food to stay at a healthy weight. They have been purebred in Iceland for over 1,000 years.

Works Cited: http://www.wildroseicelandichorsefarm.com/about-the-icelandic-horse.php

(*Please note, these are not my pictures)

Hoofbeats

"Hoofbeats

Hoofbeats resounding through the air

Resounding through my heart

A soft, pounding chorus of life

A whinny echoes

Gently across the air

As the dust settles

The sunlight filtering through

She tosses her mane

And her nares flare

She's free

Free to sound hoofbeats

Across the endless plains"

~Grace Marshall

Rhenish Warmblood

This breed apparently isn't that popular so I had difficulty finding pictures. So this breed post will be lacking in that regards.

Name of Breed: Rhenish Warmblood
(Also known as the Rhinelander Warmblood)

Height: 15 to 17 hands

Colors: Any Color

Distinguishing Physical Characteristics: Defined withers, sloping shoulders, and a broad chest.

Additional Info: These horses are from Germany. They were originally bred as draft horses but then bred with lighter breeds to better compete in sports. These horses are now mainly breed for dressage.

(*Please note, these are not my pictures)