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By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com

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Two Welsh ponies, Snowman and Dexter.

2006 K. Blocksdorf
Definition: Generally any horse under 14.2 hands (58 inches/145cm) high at the withers. Various breeds and disciplines may differ in the height which they categorize ponies. Many Western disciplines may define a pony as under 14 HH and English ponies are under 14.2 HH.
Pronunciation: p o nee (long o sound)

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