Ponies and horses belong to the same species (Equus caballus) but have differences in size and maturation. Ponies are generally under 14.2 hands high and have a sturdier build, making them stronger ...

In the equestrian world, those sizes make a big difference in competition and in the animal’s value. By Sarah Maslin Nir Reporting from the arena known as Pony Island at the Wellington International ...