Pony of the Americas

This is a new breed founded during the 1950s and developed through an Appaloosa mare crossed with a Shetland stallion. The first foal of this cross was called Black Hand 1, and is the foundation sire. The breed has since benefited from Quarter Horse, Welsh and Arab blood, as well as further infusions of Shetland and Appaloosa. The resultant Pony of the Americas combines the best features of all these breeds and has quickly developed into a very popular and versatile children's pony.
Their conformation resembles the Quarter Horse and Appaloosa and they have the presence of the Arabian and superb temperaments. In appearance they have an attractive fine head with a slight dished profile. They are compact with well-sprung ribs and muscled quarters. The chest is wide and deep and the shoulders are sloping. The tail is carried high and the action is free-flowing and balanced. For registration with their breed society, they must have one of the accepted Appaloosa coat patterns. They stand at between 11.2 hh and 14 hh.

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