35-716: For the children's pony riding activity, see pony ride . 2006 studio album by The Crash Pony Ride [REDACTED] Studio album by The Crash Released September 27, 2006 Genre Britpop , pop, rock Length 38 : 00 Label Warner Music Finland Producer The Crash The Crash chronology Selected Songs 1999–2005 (2005) Pony Ride (2006) Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Popmatters 7/10 Rave [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Pony Ride
70-413: A dog obedience chain added around the nose as a lead shank for safety and extra control is recommended. Pony wheel rides are also sometimes called "carousel" rides. Pony wheels are often custom-manufactured. The largest pony wheels can accommodate up to 11 or 12 ponies, but most accommodate four to six. Hand-led rides can be held in an area about 40 by 80 feet (12 m × 24 m), which
105-534: A feral horse that lives on Assateague Island off the coasts of Maryland and Virginia , often matures to the height of an average small horse when raised from a foal under domesticated conditions. Conversely, the term "pony" is occasionally used to describe horses of normal height. Horses used for polo are often called " polo ponies " regardless of height, even though they are often of Thoroughbred breeding and often well over 14.2 hands (58 inches, 147 cm). American Indigenous tribes also have
140-468: A " galloway ", and ponies in Australia measure under 14 hands (56 inches, 142 cm). Ponies originally developed as a landrace adapted to a harsh natural environment, and were considered part of the "draft" subtype typical of Northern Europe. At one time, it was hypothesized that they may have descended from a wild "draft" subspecies of Equus ferus. Studies of mitochondrial DNA (which
175-437: A full-sized adult rider. Pound for pound ponies can pull and carry more weight than a horse. Draft-type ponies are able to pull loads significantly greater than their own weight, with larger ponies capable of pulling loads comparable to those pulled by full-sized draft horses , and even very small ponies are able to pull as much as 450 percent of their own weight. Nearly all pony breeds are very hardy, easy keepers that share
210-615: A high-risk activity. There are concerns about the welfare of some ponies used for pony rides. Ponies for younger children generally are under 14 hands (56 inches, 142 cm), and often much smaller. A rule of thumb is that the legs of the child should reach at least halfway down the sides of the pony. The Shetland pony is a breed often used for pony rides. Best practices advise that ponies be at least 4 + 1 ⁄ 2 years old. Stallions are not appropriate for pony rides, and when mares are used, they should not work while they are in heat . Recommendations vary with
245-503: A horse, their legs are proportionately shorter. They have strong hooves and grow a heavier hair coat , seen in a thicker mane and tail as well as a particularly heavy winter coat. Pony breeds have developed all over the world, particularly in cold and harsh climates where hardy, sturdy working animals were needed. They are remarkably strong for their size. Breeds such as the Connemara pony are recognized for their ability to carry
280-717: A larger horse, a pony may have a thicker coat, mane and tail, with proportionally shorter legs, a wider barrel, heavier bone, a thicker neck and a shorter, broader head. The word pony derives from the old French poulenet , meaning foal , a young, immature horse. In modern use, some organizations may define a pony as a mature horse below a certain height at the withers; this may vary from about 142 cm (14.0 h ) to nearly 150 cm (14.3 h). (Note: 14.3 hands means 14 hands and 3 inches, i.e. decimally 14.75 hands.) Some people classify an animal as either horse or pony from its pedigree and phenotype , no matter what its height. A full-sized horse may sometimes even be called
315-567: A margin for competition measurement of up to 150 centimetres (59.1 in; 14.3 hands) without shoes, or 151 centimetres (59.45 in; 14. 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 hands) with shoes. However, the term pony can be used in general (or affectionately) for any small horse, regardless of its actual size or breed. Furthermore, some horse breeds may have individuals who mature under that height but are still called horses and are allowed to compete as horses. In Australia, horses that measure from 14 to 15 hands (142 to 152 cm; 56 to 60 inches) are known as
350-479: A pony as a term of endearment . For many forms of competition, the official definition of a pony is a horse that measures less than 14.2 hands (58 inches, 147 cm) at the withers . Standard horses are 14.2 or taller. The International Federation for Equestrian Sports defines the official cutoff point at 148 centimetres (58.3 in; 14.2 hands) without shoes and 149 centimetres (58.66 in; 14. 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 hands) with shoes, though allows
385-697: A pony that might escape and to give the pony a visual boundary. Low or flimsy fencing is not a best practice. Welded pipe panels are considered safe for portable fencing, such as at fairs. Settings with permanent pony rides that put up wooden fences need rails or planks to be placed on the inside of the fenceposts so that children do not hit their legs and feet on the posts. Ponies used for pony rides need to be quiet, well-trained, and desensitized to children, noise, and crowds. At fairs in particular, ponies are exposed to loud noises and traffic. Ponies are usually given western saddles for children's rides because they are less likely to slip and children can hang onto
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#1732801205229420-412: Is different from Wikidata Articles with hAudio microformats Album articles lacking alt text for covers Album chart usages for Finland Pony ride A pony ride is an opportunity for children to ride real ponies for a short time, usually seen at fairs , guest ranches , zoos , summer camps, private children's parties and similar places. Children on pony rides do not handle
455-925: Is large enough to move around, but confines the pony in case of problems. For hand-led rides, a mounting block or ramp can be used to help children get on and off the pony. The United States Department of Agriculture mandates that carnivals that exhibit animals, roadside zoos and many similar programs be licensed or registered to operate under the Animal Welfare Act of 1966, 7 U.S.C. § 2131 et seq., which protects animals not raised for food or fiber. The Act requires that animals have "adequate housing, sanitation, nutrition, water and veterinary care, and ... [protection] from extreme weather and temperatures." There also has to be an adequate number of handlers. While horse and pony rides can sometimes be exempt, because equines are "farm animals" under 9 CFR §1.1, and exhibitors at fairs and horse shows do not fall within
490-566: Is passed on though the female line) indicate that a large number of wild mares have contributed to modern domestic breeds; in contrast, studies of y-DNA (passed down the male line) suggest that there was possibly just one single male ancestor of all domesticated breeds. Domestication of the horse probably first occurred in the Eurasian steppes with horses of between 13 hands (52 inches, 132 cm) to over 14 hands (56 inches, 142 cm), and as horse domestication spread,
525-1696: Is the fourth and the last studio album by Finnish Britpop band The Crash , released on 27 September 2006. Track listing [ edit ] No. Title Length 1. "Pony Ride" 3:39 2. "Big Ass Love" 3:31 3. "Grace" 3:46 4. "Stay" 4:04 5. "Thorn in My Side" 3:59 6. "Stalker" 3:58 7. "Filthy Flower" 3:30 8. "Backstage" 3:57 9. "Reasons to Sing" 3:13 10. "These Days" 3:59 Band members [ edit ] Teemu Brunila – vocals, guitar, keyboard Samuli Haataja – bass guitar Erkki Kaila – drums Tomi Mäkilä – keyboards Chart positions [ edit ] Chart (2006) Peak position Finnish Albums ( Suomen virallinen lista ) 2 References [ edit ] ^ Schiller, Mark (11 December 2006). The Crash: Pony Ride . Popmatters . Retrieved 14 December 2013. ^ Thrower, Matt (3 October 2007). THE CRASH – Pony Ride (Rubber Records/EMI) . Rave . Retrieved 14 December 2013. ^ " The Crash: Pony Ride" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland . Retrieved 14 December 2013. Authority control databases [REDACTED] MusicBrainz release group Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pony_Ride&oldid=1187313320 " Categories : 2006 albums The Crash (band) albums Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
560-409: Is to have two people with each child, one on either side of the pony, similar to the methods used for therapeutic horseback riding . Trained staff should handle the pony, help the child get on and off the pony, and be sure equipment is properly adjusted. Most parents should not be asked to handle the pony, because parents usually lack horse experience and knowledge. That said, where a second person
595-588: Is used as a "spotter" to help balance the child, a parent can fill that role, so long as they are healthy enough to keep up with the pony and able to remain calm around the animal. A pony wheel eliminates the need for a separate person to lead each pony, but a parent or other spotter can still walk beside the animal to help steady the child. Other methods of controlling the pony with a child on board, such as ponying from another horse or riding double are generally considered unsafe. Modern standards state that children are never to be belted or strapped onto ponies. It
630-490: The Connemara pony and Australian Pony , are used primarily for riding . Others, such as the Welsh pony , are used for both riding and driving. There is no direct correlation between a horse's size and its inherent athletic ability. Ponies are often distinguished by their phenotype , a stocky body, dense bone, round shape and well-sprung ribs. They have a short head, large eyes and small ears. In addition to being smaller than
665-490: The Morgan horse , all of which have individual members both over and under 14.2 hands (58 inches, 147 cm). Many horse breeds have some pony characteristics, such as small size, a heavy coat, a thick mane or heavy bone, but are considered to be horses. In cases such as these, there can be considerable debate over whether to call certain breeds "horses" or "ponies." However, individual breed registries usually are
700-466: The 20th century, many pony breeds had Arabian and other blood added to make a more refined pony suitable for riding. In many parts of the world, ponies are used as working animals , as pack animals and for pulling various horse-drawn vehicles . They are seen in many different equestrian pursuits. Some breeds, such as the Hackney pony , are primarily used for driving , while other breeds, such as
735-680: The ability to thrive on a more limited diet than that of a regular-sized horse, requiring half the hay for their weight as a horse, and often not needing grain at all. However, for the same reason, they are also more vulnerable to laminitis and Cushing's syndrome . They may also have problems with hyperlipemia . Ponies are generally considered intelligent and friendly, though sometimes they also are described as stubborn or cunning. The differences of opinion often result from an individual pony's degree of proper training. Ponies trained by inexperienced individuals, or only ridden by beginners, can turn out to be spoiled because their riders typically lack
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#1732801205229770-763: The animals. Providing instruction for children to sit up straight and how to hold their legs is a best practice. Some animal rights advocates oppose pony rides, suggesting that a merry-go-round is an acceptable substitute. The official position of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is "The ASPCA is opposed to the cruelty that is inherent in ... attractions such as elephant rides, camel rides, and llama and pony rides that either stand alone or are attached to [petting zoos]." Concerns of animal rights and animal welfare advocates generally concern ponies being subjected to harassment from
805-460: The arbiters of such debates, weighing the relative horse and pony characteristics of a breed. In some breeds, such as the Welsh pony , the horse-versus-pony controversy is resolved by creating separate divisions for consistently horse-sized animals, such as the "Section D" Welsh Cob . Some horses may be pony height due to environment more than genetics . For example, the Chincoteague pony ,
840-541: The biggest riders, but some programs require participants to be no older than 12. Pony rides are considered a high risk equine activity. Pony ride operators are generally advised to carry liability insurance and to hire staff who are experienced with horses. Equestrian helmets are mandated by law for children in some places, and their use for all children is considered a best practice . Staff should have first aid certification and be covered by workers' compensation insurance. The safest method for in-hand pony rides
875-845: The experience base to correct bad habits. Properly trained ponies are appropriate mounts for children who are learning to ride. Larger ponies can be ridden by adults, as ponies are usually strong for their size. For showing purposes, ponies are often grouped into small, medium, and large sizes. Small ponies are 12.2 hands (50 inches, 127 cm) and under, medium ponies are over 12.2 but no taller than 13.2 hands (54 inches, 137 cm), and large ponies are over 13.2 hands (54 inches, 137 cm) but no taller than 14.2 hands (58 inches, 147 cm). The smallest equines are called miniature horses by many of their breeders and breed organizations, rather than ponies, even though they stand smaller than small ponies, usually no taller than 38 inches (97 cm; 9.2 hands ) at
910-422: The male descendants of the original stallion went on to be bred with local wild mares. Domesticated ponies of all breeds originally developed mainly from the need for a working animal that could fulfill specific local draft and transportation needs while surviving in harsh environments. The usefulness of the pony was noted by farmers who observed that a pony could outperform a draft horse on small farms. By
945-435: The pony themselves, but they need to be old enough to sit up straight and hold their head up without support. Pony rides may be given on individually hand-led ponies, or in a group of ponies, usually four to six, placed on a "pony wheel," a small type of hot walker that leads all ponies in a walk on a small circle so that fewer handlers are needed. Safety is a paramount concern and insurance companies consider pony rides to be
980-448: The public, not getting enough water, and lack of rest. Sometimes there is also criticism that ponies are overfed and obese. [REDACTED] Media related to Pony rides at Wikimedia Commons Pony A pony is a type of small horse ( Equus ferus caballus ). Depending on the context, a pony may be a horse that is under a given height at the withers , or a small horse with a specific conformation and temperament. Compared to
1015-427: The regulatory definitions, if they are part of a petting zoo or carnival, they fall under the statute. Care for working ponies includes using fly spray in the summer and providing regular access to water. There should be good footing for the ponies, such as sand or shavings brought in to put on top of pavement, but a clay lot or grassy area can also be used. Children need basic instructions to not scream or poke at
1050-424: The saddle horn. Straps or loops should not be added to the saddle because children's hands can be caught in them. Saddles need to be properly fitted to the pony for its welfare and comfort. Stirrups , when used, should be wider than for regular riding to help prevent children's feet from getting caught, particularly because many children who take pony rides are wearing sneakers instead of boots. Tapaderos over
1085-518: The size of the pony, but children who participate in pony rides need to be able to sit up and hold their head up without support, thus children under the age of one are too small to safely ride ponies. Best practices are that children be at least three years old, but some reputable programs accept children age two and up. Maximum size of riders usually correlates to the size of the pony, but standards range from under 80 pounds (36 kg) to about 100 pounds (45 kg). Weight, not age, usually limits
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1120-480: The stirrups can help prevent a foot from going all the say through the stirrup and getting trapped, but only if properly designed so a child's foot doesn't get wedged between the tapadero and the front of the stirrup. To protect the pony's mouth, and because ponies are led rather than having the child control the pony directly, a halter or caveson is used, rather than a bit and bridle . Side reins are not advised for pony rides. On hand-led rides, leading with
1155-542: The tradition of referring to their horses as "ponies", when speaking in English, even though many of the Mustang horses they used in the 19th century were close to or over 14.2 hands (58 inches, 147 cm), and most horses owned and bred by Native peoples today are of full horse height. Non-racing horses at racetracks that are used to lead the racehorses, ponying them, are called "pony horses". The term "pony"
1190-455: The withers. However, there are also miniature pony breeds. Some horse breeds are not defined as ponies, even when they have some animals that measure under 14.2 hands (58 inches, 147 cm). This is usually due to body build, traditional uses and overall physiology. Breeds that are considered horses regardless of height include the Arabian horse , American Quarter Horse and
1225-425: Was once common for children to be belted to the saddle by velcro or leather straps on pony wheel rides, though this was never considered a safe practice for in-hand pony rides. Safety studies conducted in 1999 led to recommendations that children not be belted onto ponies in any setting. Stirrups , when used, need to be adjusted to fit each child. Pony rides need to be conducted in an enclosed area to help contain
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