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HORSES AND PONI
ES
A pony is a small horse (Equus ferus caballus). Depending on the 
context, a pony may be a horse that is under an approximate or 
exact height at the withers or a small horse with a specific 
conformation and temperament. A pony is typically under the 
height of 14.2 hands high (one hand is 4 inches or 10.16 
centimeters). There are many different breeds. Compared to 
other horses, ponies often exhibit thick manes, tails and overall 
coat, as well as proportionally shorter legs, wider barrels, heavier 
bone, thicker necks, and shorter heads with broader foreheads. 
The word pony derives from the old French poulenet, meaning 
foal, a young, immature horse, but this is not the modern 
meaning; unlike a horse foal, a pony remains small when fully 
grown. On occasion, people who are unfamiliar with horses may 
confuse an adult pony with a foal.
HISTORY
Ponies originally developed as a landrace adapted to a harsh 
natural environment, and were considered part of the "draft" 
subtype typical of Northern Europe. At one time, it was 
hypothesized that they may have descended from a wild "draft" 
subspecies of Equus ferus.[3] Studies of mitochondrial DNA (which 
is passed on though the female line) indicate that a large number 
of wild mares have contributed to modern domestic breeds;[4][5] 
in contrast, studies of y-DNA (passed down the male line) suggest 
that there was possibly just one single male ancestor of all 
domesticated breeds.[6] Domestication of the horse probably first 
occurred in the Eurasian steppes with horses of between 13 hands 
(52 inches, 132 cm) to over 14 hands (56 inches, 142 cm),[7] and 
as horse domestication spread, the male descendants of the 
original stallion went on to be bred with local wild mares.HISTORY
CHARACTERISTICS
Ponies are often distinguished by their phenotype, a stocky body, 
dense bone, round shape and well-sprung ribs. They have a short 
head, large eyes and small ears. In addition to being smaller than a 
horse, their legs are proportionately shorter. They have strong hooves 
and grow a heavier hair coat, seen in a thicker mane and tail as well 
as a particularly heavy winter coat.[11]
Pony breeds have developed all over the world, particularly in cold 
and harsh climates where hardy, sturdy working animals were 
needed. They are remarkably strong for their size. Breeds such as the 
Connemara pony are recognized for their ability to carry a full-sized 
adult rider. Pound for pound ponies can pull and carry more weight 
than a horse.[11] Draft-type ponies are able to pull loads significantly 
greater than their own weight, with larger ponies capable of pulling 
loads comparable to those pulled by full-sized draft horses, and even 
very small ponies are able to pull as much as 450 percent of their own 
weight.CHARACTERISTICS