Tag Archives: Ponies

Driving ponies – Farm work?

Posted on April 14, 2016 by lppaintedponys

Yes, we do “farm work” with ours. Can they plow or disk in a heavy, wet clay soil field all day? Probably not.

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Pony Coat Colors

Posted on March 20, 2016 by lppaintedponys

There are many colors in the pony world. Some are exclusive to specific breeds. For our purpose, we will concentrate on the colors allowed within purebred American Shetland Ponies and crosses that our program have utilized. I’ve long been fascinated … Continue reading →

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Shows – riding Shetlands western

Posted on March 19, 2016 by lppaintedponys

The Hoffman girls of LP Painted Ponys started showing in 1998. Sierra and Madira showed western while Skye usually showed english (hunt seat).

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Western riding – Shetlands?

Posted on March 19, 2016 by lppaintedponys

YES! Shetlands are ridden western!!!

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Shetland Ponies – can you ride them?

Posted on March 18, 2016 by lppaintedponys

“Little people” can! As in children. It’s a great way for them to learn about and enjoy equines (horses) in a size that matches their own.

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What do you do with PONIES?

Posted on March 17, 2016 by lppaintedponys

Well, you LOVE them!!

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“Y” Ponies?

Posted on March 10, 2016 by lppaintedponys

“Y” indeed?

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