Pony of the Americas

In 1954, a pony was developed intended to have good appearance, speed and fulfill a need for small riders who were too big for a pony but too small for a full sized horse.  The Pony of the Americas is growing in popularity and is a distinctive member of the pony breeds.  They have color similarities to the Appaloosa Horse.  The Pony of Americas is athletic and can jump, move quickly, and is known for intelligence and patience. 

Physical Description

Pony of the Americas breed have refined heads and Arab-like noses.  Their eyes are expressive and they have full bodies with sloping shoulders.  They are versatile and can perform a wide variety of tasks.  They appear to be small horses.

A Pony of the Americas eyes look like a human eye, and they have iris's encircled with white.  Their skin has irregular black and white spots, and their hooves are striped.  Their coat patterns vary widely, and all have spots that are shaped like eggs.  The size of the spots can be anywhere from a speck to a spot that is four inches or more in diameter.  POA's are between 46 and 56" at the withers.

Pony of the Americas History

Fifteen years after ponies were born of the stallion "Black Hand #1" and sired by a shetland from an Appaloosa mare, the Pony of the Americas registry contained over 12,000 registered horses that were the offspring of that breeding.