How are horses and ponies different?

Likewise, there are horse breeds that don't grow taller than 14.2 hands, yet don't share the same characteristics of ponies. Examples of these breeds include Caspian, American Miniature, Morgan and Icelandic horses. read more

Likewise, there are horse breeds that don't grow taller than 14.2 hands, yet don't share the same characteristics of ponies. Examples of these breeds include Caspian, American Miniature, Morgan and Icelandic horses. Despite their shorter stature, these equines are considered horses because they are quite different from ponies. read more

Some horses breeds have individuals of pony size, such as the Morgan Horse, American Quarter Horse and many gaited breeds such as the Paso Fino and Kentucky Mountain Horse. Pony Characteristics Some differences between horses and ponies may not be as easy to spot as the size. read more

Ponies are indeed small horses, the same way a Chihuauha is a small dog, and there is in fact a height standard (14.2 hh) defining the word"pony". But some small breeds are never referred to as ponies (the Miniature Horse, Icelandic Horse and Caspian Horse come to mind), and mounts used for polo are traditionally called ponies even if they're 16hh. read more