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pony British & World English

a horse of a small breed, especially one below 15 hands (or 14 hands 2 inches)

cow pony British & World English

a small horse trained for use in cattle ranching

Fell pony British & World English

a large pony, typically black, of a breed with a long wavy mane and tail

pit pony British & World English

a pony that hauled loads in a coal mine

polo pony British & World English

a horse used in playing polo, typically bred for speed and agility

show pony British & World English

a stylish or flamboyant person, especially a performer, who enjoys being in the limelight

Dales pony British & World English

a large stocky pony of a breed which is typically black

Exmoor pony British & World English

a pony of a small hardy breed, typically bay, brown, or dun in colour with a light muzzle

Timor pony British & World English

a small stocky pony of a breed originally from Timor, widely used on ranches in Australia

Dartmoor pony British & World English

a pony of a small hardy breed with a long shaggy coat in winter

Highland pony British & World English

a large sturdy pony of a breed with a long mane and tail, originally from Scotland

Pony Express British & World English

(in the US) a system of mail delivery operating from 1860-1 between St Joseph in Missouri and Sacramento in California, using continuous relays of horse riders

pony-trekking British & World English

the activity of riding across country on a pony or horse for pleasure, typically as a holiday activity

Shanks's pony ( also Shanks's mare) British & World English

used to refer to one’s own legs and the action of walking as a means of conveyance

Shetland pony British & World English

a pony of a small hardy rough-coated breed

Connemara pony (also Connemara) British & World English

a pony of a small hardy breed, typically grey in colour

Chincoteague pony British & World English

a small, hardy horse found running wild on the islands of Chincoteague and Assateague off the Virginia and Maryland coasts

one-trick pony British & World English

a person or thing with only one special feature, talent, or area of expertise

dog-and-pony show in dog British & World English

an elaborate display or presentation

Welsh mountain pony British & World English

a small, strong, slender pony of a hardy breed, used as a riding pony or in harness

ponytail British & World English

a hairstyle in which the hair is drawn back and tied at the back of the head so as to hang down