• This breed has been around for many years

• Derived from Quarter Horses who did not meet the original American Quarter Horse Association's minimum height requirements of 14.2 hands high

• The height requirement was phased out, but the Quarter Pony continued to evolve into a very popular breed

• Pony is a horse of either sex and any age that doesn't exceed 14.2 hands high

• Pony is from Latin pullus meaning foal and pullanus meaning colt...which in old French became poulain and poulenet (pronounced pool-ney)

• In Scotland circa 1700, pool-ney became modified to powney (pronounced poo-ney)

• Eventually poo-ney became pony

• Many International Quarter Ponies are foundation bred Quarter Horses

• Most International Quarter Ponies are approximately 13.2 hands high (800-900 pounds), however breeders are beginning to raise them in excess of 1,100 pounds and 13.2 - 14 hands high

• This pony has a short broad head, small ears, wide set, kind eyes and sensitive nostrils. The mouth is firm and the jaw is well developed

• The neck is slightly arched and the withers are medium high and sharp

• Deep, broad chest and heavy forelegs with sSmooth joints and short cannons

• A pony of calm disposition and even temperament

• Colours: Various colors and color patterns, as well as solid colors

• Height: 11.2 - 14.2 hands high

Popular Uses: Childs mount, riding and bull dogging