plural ponies
1
a
: a small horse
especially
: one of any of several breeds of very small stocky animals noted for their gentleness and endurance
b
: a bronco, mustang, or similar horse of the western U.S.
c
: racehorse
—usually used in plural
2
: something smaller than standard: such as
a
: a small beer glass
b
: a small liqueur glass typically holding one ounce
3
: a literal translation of a foreign language text
especially
: one used surreptitiously by students in preparing or reciting lessons
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For more animal fun, head to Santa Ynez Valley Horseback Rides, which has trail rides along the Santa Ynez River for ages eight and up, plus family fun rides for ages six and up and a pony encounter for families with younger kids.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Open the doors of this imaginative playset to reveal a spacious barn where young equestrians can groom, feed, and care for their pint-sized ponies.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The Ganzes got back on the road and made it to Missouri, stopping at a gas station where Rachel noticed a sign about a missing pet pony and pointed it out to Jon, who stared at it without saying anything.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Non-scary attractions include Corn City, a pedal kart track, a petting zoo and weekend pony rides for kids.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Open the doors of this imaginative playset to reveal a spacious barn where young equestrians can groom, feed, and care for their pint-sized ponies.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The Ganzes got back on the road and made it to Missouri, stopping at a gas station where Rachel noticed a sign about a missing pet pony and pointed it out to Jon, who stared at it without saying anything.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Non-scary attractions include Corn City, a pedal kart track, a petting zoo and weekend pony rides for kids.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Pony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pony. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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pony
noun
po·ny
ˈpō-nē 
plural ponies
1
: a small horse
especially
: a horse of any of several breeds of very small compact animals
2
: a word-for-word translation of a foreign language text
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