What is the difference between ponies and horses?

Answer 1

horses have bigger breed types such as shire horse, Clydesdale ,Suffolk punch and lots more where as ponies have smaller breed types such as Shetland, Dartmoor and the smallest bred of pony the Fallabella.

Answer 2

Horses and ponies may look the same, but there is a difference that few barely pay attention to; size. Horses are measured in hands, 4 inches per hand. A pony is 14.2 hands and under. A horse is 14.3 hands and taller.

Answer 3

A horse is more than 14.2 hands high (hh). A hand is 4 inches. A pony is less than 14.2hh. This is the literal term, and legally that is the definition of a pony or horse. However, a horse is usually more refined - not as bulky and thick. Ponies are often more muscular, whereas horses are more powerful. Within the pony category, miniature horses fall. A mini is technically a pony; however they are built more like extremely small horses. Ponies have smaller, shorter steps and jerkier movements. They think more quickly and independently than horses, and are generally smarter. Many bite, and they are often a bit more fiery. Horses don't think as quickly, but this can sometimes work to the rider's advantage. Overall, it is all a matter of preference and size.

Answer 4

a

• a hors is biger than pony