American riding pony

Name: American riding pony
Origin: USA
Height: up to 140 cm
Color: white, bay, red, float, palomino, crow
Category: Pony

History of the American Riding Pony breed

A relatively new American breed recognized in 1968. The goal was to breed a larger, pleasant, quality pony. His ancestors include the Tennessee Walking Horse and the Welsh pony.

Body structure of the American riding pony breed

The head is soft, pleasant, without pony signs, the neck is long and muscular. The chest is deep and the shoulder blades allow for comfortable walking. The rump is round, muscular, the tail is set low. All colors are found, except magpies, the maximum size at the withers is 140 cm.

Use of the American riding pony breed

The American riding pony is a pony of universal use. He can handle lower parkour and dressage, he is persistent. It excels at shows and many riders use it as a recreational horse or in harness competitions.

Nature of the American Riding Pony breed

These ponies have the best qualities of the Tennessee Walking Horse and Welsh ponies. They have special gaits, such as the Pleasure Walk (a four-beat gait slightly faster than a walk), the Merry Walk (a four-beat gait, faster, with the pony nodding its head) and the Canter (a collected, comfortable gait).