the pony of the americas
The founders of this youth oriented breed registry set out to develop a quality mount for children. From the first POA foaled in 1954, from an Appaloosa/Shetland cross to the foaled 50,000th POA in 2008, these colorful sweet-tempered mounts have been stealing the hearts of children and adults alike. Through careful crossing with Appaloosa, AQHA, and Arabian bloodlines, POA breeders through the past 5 decades have developed a pony that stands between 46 and 56 inches with the beauty and refinement of the Arabian, the color of the apploosa and the versatility of an American Quarter Horse. A quiet disposition, quality conformation, and color are still the most important traits considered in the POA breeding programs of today, which extend all across the US and even in Europe.
Kids and POAs develop special bonds. This closeness seems to come from being similar in size. Youngsters can comfortably handle the everyday tasks associated with riding, like picking out hooves or brushing the mane and tail. They can "reach the pedals" so to speak. It is not uncommon to find youth competing successfully on ponies as young as 3 years old that they have trained themselves or even on stallions -- such is the nature of this breed's easy going disposition.
Kids and POAs develop special bonds. This closeness seems to come from being similar in size. Youngsters can comfortably handle the everyday tasks associated with riding, like picking out hooves or brushing the mane and tail. They can "reach the pedals" so to speak. It is not uncommon to find youth competing successfully on ponies as young as 3 years old that they have trained themselves or even on stallions -- such is the nature of this breed's easy going disposition.
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