BLACK PONY LIFE SIZE 55'' Tall

4059, BLACK PONY LIFE SIZE 55'' from Hansa are anatomically scaled to create the best reproduction of the life size stuffed animal and the most realistic stuffed animal in the industry.

Amazing Facts About the Pony

• It is often thought the only difference between horses and ponies is size. This is an important distinguisher but other characteristics also separate horses and ponies
• Ponies are generally considered to be 14.2 hands or under. Horses and ponies are measured in ‘hands’ with each ‘hand’ measuring 4 inches. Ponies height is measured at their withers – where their neck and back meet.
• Although size is a key distinguisher, the smallest horse, a Falabella is considered to be a horse rather than a pony despite only reaching 8 hands, or 32 inches!
• The structure of a pony is different to a horse. Ponies are stockier than horses with shorter legs, wider barrels (bodies), shorter, thicker necks and shorter heads with broad foreheads. Ponies bones are also heavier than horses!
• Shetland ponies are the strongest of the smaller ponies in spite of their small size.
• Ponies’ temperament also separates them from horses. They are steady and have gentle dispositions as a whole, however each pony will have different characteristics!
• Ponies evolved in harsh environments and are known for their surefootedness which allows them to traverse rough terrain well.
• There are over 200 breeds of ponies worldwide.
• Ponies generally live longer than horses. The oldest living pony recorded was Teddy E. Bear who lived to 55 years old!
• Ponies’ teeth take up more space in their head than their brain! The age of a pony can be best estimated by looking at their teeth.
• Ponies, like people, can get sunburnt if they have pink skin exposed. This is often on their nose if they are white or have a white patch.
• Ponies are highly intelligent and some, such as the Shetland pony, are notorious for being cheeky!
• When spoken to, ponies and horses are thought to distinguish tones rather than specific words.
• Ponies and horses have an amazing memory. It’s said to be even better than an elephants!

 Product Dimension: 56.3(L) X 14.96(W) X 54.33(H) 28.90 lbs

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