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Country Of Origin | United States |
History and Background | Sport ponies have been enjoyed for hundreds of years in Europe and it was inevitable that their stock would gradually make its way to North America. Over the years, Americans began their own breeding programs to further enhance and promote a sport-type pony that suited their needs. In 1981 the North American Sport Pony Registry was initially founded (as a division of the American Warmblood Registry). However by 1997 the number and quality of the ponies being produced in America was large enough to warrant their own separate registry. |
Use Today | Showing, Pleasure, Eventing |
Height | 13 to 14.1 hands high (52-56 inches, 133-142 centimeters) |
Colour | Any colour |
Characteristics | These ponies are notable because they look and move like small horses and do not possess physical pony traits. This is a type breed and their registry will accept a number of bloodlines as long as they meet the general physical requirements. Small, regal head with defined jaw Kind eyes Short, wide ears Long, wide and well set neck Refined, athletic body Dry limbs with flat knees Dense medium sized hooves |
Personality and Temperament | These good natured, courageous, intelligent and willing ponies are easy to keep. |