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Owners say:
Wonderful:
smart, favorite riding horses, perfect size, dont outgrow, eye appeal, temperament
Interesting:
late 20searly 30s, longer useful lifespan
Overall review
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Pony of the Americas
In a review covering the POA breed as a whole, I can only give very high marks in all areas. The breed in nearly as old as AQHA, and was intended and bred for children (though that initial goal has broadened to include adults) so temperament has always been a priority. They are easy to handle, are hardier than full sized breeds -have a longer useful lifespan (many ponies showing into their la...
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In a review covering the POA breed as a whole, I can only give very high marks in all areas. The breed in nearly as old as AQHA, and was intended and bred for children (though that initial goal has broadened to include adults) so temperament has always been a priority. They are easy to handle, are hardier than full sized breeds -have a longer useful lifespan (many ponies showing into their la...
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POA (Pony of the Americas)
Breed group: Ponies
History
Details: The POA (Pony of the Americas) was developed in the 1950’s to provide a good-sized pony with a gentle disposition, handsome appearance, speed and stamina for young riders who were too big for a pony but not quite ready for a full sized horse. According to the Pony of the Americas Club (POAC), "In 1954, Les Boomhower was a Shetland pony breeder and a lawyer with his own practice in Mason City, Iowa. A neighbor offered Les an Arabian/Appaloosa mare who had been bred to a Shetland stallion. She was due to foal that spring. Les waited until the foal was born before he bought the mare. The little colt born of this union was white with what looked like black paint smears all over his body."
Caren Myers
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