Pony of the Americas History The first POA was foaled in 1954. Les Boomhower, a Shetland pony breeder, bought an Arabian/Appaloosa mare who had been bred to a Shetland pony stallion.

According to Britain’s Shetland Pony Club, most mini Shetland ponies should weigh about 264 pounds (120 kg) and Pumuckel weighs about 77 pounds. Pumuckel is smaller than Weidemann’s dogs.

Pumuckel may only be 20 inches tall, but the three-year-old Shetland pony has high aspirations. The adorable animal is poised to become the official world's smallest horse, Reuters reported.

The Southwest Regional showcases the Pony of the Americas, a type of pony with Appaloosa, Arabian and Shetland genetics and traits, which stands at 14 hands (56 inches) and under and has a ...

The Pony of the Americas is a pony/small horse breed developed in the state of Iowa. The foundation stallion was an Arabian/Appaloosa/Shetland pony cross.

THESE three pals have a real mark of friendship. Appaloosa stallion Nevada, Shetland pony Napoleon and Dalmatian dog Jack have similar spotty coats. Owner Greetje Arends-Hakvoort says they have gre… ...

Pumuckel is a therapy horse, but not the kind that people ride. Instead, he climbs into his mom’s van and goes on outings to visit senior citizens. That’s because Pumuckel is a Shetland pony ...

Pumuckel is a therapy horse, but not the kind that people ride. Instead, he climbs into his mom’s van and goes on outings to visit senior citizens. That’s because Pumuckel is a Shetland pony ...