But, the Pony of the Americas — or the POA — is a little different. The POA is a newer and larger pony breed compared with other pony breeds. It has a small horse-like appearance, with an ...

Reed is a member of the Iowa POA Club. “They go from halter to English to Western to games. They do it all. One pony can do it all. They are sized for kids. Their temperament is good with kids.” ...

The family has six POA horses at Hestadalen, their West Salem farm. They don’t breed the ponies, but they do ride and show them in many POAC events. POA ponies are 44 to 56 inches high ...