Pony - Breeds of Horses
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Light horses
Draft (heavy) horses
While most people who want a horse opt for one of the light horse breeds, there are other options too. If you are looking for a first horse for your child, you may want to look for a much smaller horse, the pony. Ponies are the ideal choice for children.
When you think of a pony, you probably imagine the placid, stocky little Shetland Pony. This breed has been the first pony for generations of children. The Shetland is easy going and sweet tempered, although younger ponies often have some ornery tendencies.
When a child outgrows his Shetland Pony, he will probably move up to a Welsh or Connemara Pony. While several types of Welsh Ponies are fairly small, the Cob type is large enough to easily carry teens and adults. The Connemara is a bit smaller, but is a good choice for shorter teens or adults.
Whether you decide you want a pony, a light horse or one of the heavy horses, you will have plenty of breeds to choose from.
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