Definition of pony
ponies
1a : a small horse; especially : one of any of several breeds of very small stocky animals noted for their gentleness and enduranceb : a bronco, mustang, or similar horse of the western U.S.c : racehorse —usually used in plural
2 : something smaller than standard: such asa : a small beer glassb : 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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Family Fun Land is a section devoted to family-friendly activities, including pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, crafts and entertainment.
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Miniature train rides, pony rides, petting zoo, magic show with Dave Cottrell, ice cream eating contest, food trucks (Celtic Pig and Lexie Lu’s), Ehrler’s Ice Cream, tours of the Farnsley-Moremen House and music by Josh Logan Band.
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Three Northern European breeds—the Shetland pony, the Norwegian Fjord horse, and the Icelandic horse—appear more distantly related to the others.
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The court didn’t say the government could never have a pony.
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Activities include pony rides, inflatables, petting zoo, stick horse races, face painting and more.
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Remlinger Farms Country Fair Fun Park ONGOING Barnyard animals, pony rides, steam train, kiddie rides, entertainment, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation; $12.76-$14.94 (425-333-4135 or remlingerfarms.com/index.htm).
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This dedicated second refrigerator has one simple task: keep my Miller pony bottles frosty.
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Giant creature kites as big as houses, free kite-making lessons, team kite flying, candy drop, children’s zone with crafts, pony rides, more.
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Origin and Etymology of pony
probably from obsolete French poulenet, diminutive of French poulain colt, from Old French pulain, perhaps from Medieval Latin pullamen young animal, from Latin pullus — more at foal
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