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