FYI- pony is not the young horse- it's actually a small horse?

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The definition of a pony/horse can be confusing because they are defined differently for different proposes.

A horse and pony of the same size will not be the same. Ponies have a different conformation to horses, their digestive system is slightly different and they are usually hardier and have better feet. They are often a natural breed (a breed that hasn鈥檛 been created by humans). There are natural breeds of horse too, including the arab.

I have a welsh/arab cross who I think of as a pony, despite being over 14.2, while the falabella breed is the smallest in the world and is considered a horse.

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Well, yes and no.
A pony isn't a young horse, a foal is, but he isn't a small horse either because his proportions are a little different. A small horse is a miniature horse. A pony is a pony.

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Just to clarify a bit...
A pony is a small equine, measuring under 14.2hh (58 inches) at the withers. There are specific pony breeds, with individuals reaching heights over the 14.2 limit. Likewise, there are horses that mature well under what is considered minimum height for the breed.

A foal is a young equine (either horse or pony). Males are called colts and females are known as fillies.

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a pony is a equine that is at or below 14.4 hh (hands high). It is not a foal (baby horse) or a miniture horse (a small horse). They are called ponies for a reason.

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YES! THEY ARE TWO DIFFERRENT BODY TYPES!!!