American Sport Pony
Intro
Sport ponies have been enjoyed for hundreds of years in Europe and their stock gradually made it’s way to North America.
Origins
Through the years, American’s started their own breeding programs to further enhance and promote the sport pony.
In 1981 a North American Sport Pony Registry was initially founded as a division of the American Warmblood Registry. However by 1997 the number and quality of the ponies being produced in America was large enough to warrant their own separate registry.
These ponies are notable because they look and move like small horses and do not have physical pony traits. This is a type breed and their registry will accept a number of bloodlines as long as they meet the general requirements.
Features
Average height 13.2 – 14.2 hands
Moves more like a horse than a pony.
Physique
Small, regal head with defined jaw
Kind eyes
Short, wide ears
Long, wide and well set neck
Refined, athletic body
Dry limbs with flat knees
Dense medium sized hooves
Traditional Colors
All colors
Temperament
Good natured and willing
Easy to keep
Courageous & intelligent
Use
Eventing
Showing
Pleasure
Helpful Links
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American Sport Pony Registry
Introducing The American Sport Pony
Where to Buy
Poplar Lane Farm
Dayton Ridge Farm
Twin LIghts Farm
American Sport Pony Studs
Fox Run Farm
Through Connection German Riding Ponies
