Ponies are usually classified as animals that mature at less that 14.2 hands. However, some pony breeds may occasionally have individuals who mature over 14.2 but retain all other breed characteristics. There are also some breeds that now frequently mature over 14.2 hands due to modern nutrition and management, yet retain the historic classification "pony." For the purposes of this list, if a breed registry classifies the breed as a "pony," it is listed here as such, even if some individuals have horse characteristics.

(Please note: Because of this designation by the preference of a given breed registry, most miniature horse breeds are listed as "horses," not ponies)

The breed is found in Ilia and Achaia prefectures in the northwest of the Peloponnese. According to Greek Agriculture Ministry statistics, as of 2002 there were two hundred thirty-one breeding mares and sixty-nine stallions.

The breed was founded on an autochthonous Greek variety very possibly related to the Pindos, and later crossed with Anglo-Arab, Anglo-Norman and Nonius strains. Its herdbook was only established in 1995.

Peneies are used as draft animals, pack animals, mounts for riding and jumping, and for breeding hinnies. The natural gait of the peneia is rather bumpy, so they are taught the Greek aravani. The usual colors are chestnut, grey, brown or bay.

Pony of the Americas
The Pony of the Americas , or the POA , was developed to be a children's mount. The breed's origins are in America, where an Iowa breeder accidentally crossed a Shetland stallion with an Arabian / Appaloosa mare to produce a pony-sized mount with a stunning hand-shaped Appaloosa marking.

The POA was originally developed for small riders in need of a mount larger than a small pony, but not the size of a full-fledged horse. The breed standard originally had the height requirement between 11 and 13 hands (44 to 52 inches). However, since that time the height range has been changed to 11.2-14.0 hands (46-56 inches).

The head has large, expressive eyes with a small, refined, and sometimes has a "dished" face similar to an Arabian. The body is more like a stock horse, with plenty of muscling like a Quarter Horse, with a broad chest, round belly, sloping shoulders, and powerful hindquarters. The pony should have free-flowing movement, and the tail is never carried high.

The coloring of the pony must be the markings of an Appaloosa, and visible from a distance of 40 feet (12 m). This includes the spotted coat in any Appaloosa pattern and the white sclera around the eye, muzzle, and genitals, as well as striped hooves.

The ponies are tractable and willing, with a gentle nature.

The POA first was developed in 1954, when Leslie Boomhower, an Iowa breeder of Shetland Ponies, founded the breed. A friend offered him an Arabian / Appaloosa mare that had been accidentally bred to a Shetland Pony stallion. Boomhower accepted the offer after the colt was born. The colt was named Black Hand, and he became the foundation sire for the breed.

Other breeds, including the American Quarter Horse, Welsh Pony, Thoroughbred, Wild Mustang and Arabian have been used to infuse athleticism, stamina, and size.

Today there are over 40,000 registered POAs in the United States. The ponies are presently being bred to have less Shetland Pony blood, with breeders striving for a little horse rather than pony conformation.

Official Pony of the Americas Club Website
POAs in Germany

Pottok
The pottok , pronounced 'pot-ee-ok' ( Basque : pottoka , "little horse"), is a formerly wild pony native to the Pyrenees of the Basque Country in France and Spain.

The pottok's origins may lie as far back as 10,000 years ago. Ancient cave paintings in the area show pottok-like horses. They are thought to descend from the Magdalenian horses of 14,000 - 7,000 BC. There are now only a few hundred left and all have owners, rather than freely wandering through the mountains. The pottok has a black or bay brown coat, about 1.25m tall to its withers, with a large head, small ears, short neck, long back and shaggy mane. It has small but sturdy hooves for mountain walking. Their adaptation to mountain life and dark colour made them ideal for use by smugglers. They were also used in mining work across France in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Riding Pony
The Riding Pony was developed in the United Kingdom, and are now bred all over the world. They are often used as show ponies, divided into classes based on height and type, hunter classes, side-saddle and in hand classes.

Riding Ponies are more like a small horse than a pony, with small heads and ears. They are compact, with sloping shoulders and a narrow front. Their feet are tough and they possess strong limbs. They are well-proportioned with comfortable gaits and free-flowing movement.

There are three types:

• The show pony: miniature show hack with pony features
• The show hunter: similar to the show pony, but with more substance
• The working hunter: stockier, and more workmanlike

The ponies range from 12–14.2 hands high , and can come in any color, except skewbald and piebald.

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