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A pony is anything under 14.2 hands. Anything taller would be considered a horse.

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How big is a pony at 148 cm?

A pony that is 148 cm tall (approximately 14.2 hands) would be considered a medium-sized pony, typically falling into the category of a "large pony" based on height classifications. This size is commonly seen in breeds like Welsh ponies or Connemara ponies.


What is a a horse under 14.2 hh called?

Horses under 14 hands are ponies. That's it and there is nothing to it a horse/pony measuring exactly 14.2 hands has the option over being a horse or a pony.


How tall is a miniature pony?

It isn't about how old a horse/pony is before it is ridden it is about the age. The normal age for breaking in a horse/pony is around 3 y.o. It can take up to 6 months to fully break in a horse/pony. You can ride a horse/pony at any age as long as they are broken in or you are slowly bringing them into work ( breaking them in yourself). If you are able to break in a horse then you should start of with slow walks around the yard/menage/paddock etc so the horse/pony can start to trust you and then further educate him. I have heard of an 11 y.0 boy who was riding an 8hh ( hands high) shetland pony. It really doesn't matter how tall the pony is; it is about how tall the rider is. I would say a broken in shetland pony should have a rider aged 3 - 8. After this age you would move onto a 12-13.2h pony and by the age of 11/12 a 13.2 - 14.1 pony should be the right height and you will be able to keep the horse as you won't out grow it unless you are particulary tall for your age.