Australian Pony

The Australian Pony is a refined riding pony breed developed from imported British pony blood and other influences suited to Australian conditions. Welsh, Arabian, Thoroughbred, Hackney, Shetland, and native or colonial pony backgrounds all contributed to a type prized for quality, presence, and suitability for children and show riders. It is generally small, balanced, and attractive, with enough substance for riding and enough refinement for the show ring.

Families and competitors keep Australian Ponies for lead rein, first ridden, pony club, showing, light driving, and general pleasure use. A good pony still needs education, not just small size, so buyers should consider manners, movement, soundness, and whether the pony suits the rider's confidence. Like other polished show ponies, they benefit from regular grooming, measured feeding, turnout, and handling that keeps them mannerly without dulling their character. Breeders should match type with temperament, because children's ponies need reliability as much as style.

Colors: Amber Champagne, Bay, Bay Dun, Bay Roan, Black, Blanket Appaloosa, Blue Roan, Brown, Buckskin, Champagne, Chestnut, Classic Champagne, Cremello, Dun, Dun Roan, Fewspot Appaloosa, Flaxen Chestnut, Frame Overo, Gold Champagne, Gray, Grey, Grullo, Leopard Appaloosa, Liver Chestnut, Overo, Palomino, Perlino, Piebald, Pinto, Rabicano, Red Dun, Red Roan, Roan, Sabino, Seal Bay, Silver Dapple, Skewbald, Smoky Black, Smoky Cream, Snowcap Appaloosa, Sorrel, Splash White, Tobiano, Tovero, Varnish Roan, White