Horses and ponies are measured from the ground straight up to the withers with something called a stick, which is a special measuring stick made just for measuring horses. Where do horses get measured from? Growth can also be influenced by genetics and nutrition. The height of a horse is Read more…
The two most common diseases in horses that cause increased water consumption are chronic kidney failure and Cushing’s disease. There are many other potential causes but if your horse is drinking excessive water, it is a good idea to have your vet perform an exam and check some blood work. Read more…
Known as the “pony,” the seven-ounce bottle usually filled with commercial-grade beer has been appearing lately at bars both high and low. Megan Krigbaum on the origins, and wide-reaching appeal, of the tiny beer. What is a beer pony? A pony glass may mean one of two types of small Read more…
(n.) Also called a “pony shot.” A unit of measurement equal to 1 oz, which is half an ounce less than the standard shot. What is a pony of alcohol? And what exactly is a pony? It is an ounce. Or, quite possibly, three-quarters of an ounce. In Glasgow, it Read more…
Lifespan: 25-35 years Special Adaptations: Basically tiny horses. Most breeders do not consider them ponies as ponies have different physically characteristics. How long do miniature ponies last? Mini horses can live up to one-third longer than average horses. Their average lifespan ranges from 25 to 35 years, meaning they often Read more…
Known as the “pony,” the seven-ounce bottle usually filled with commercial-grade beer has been appearing lately at bars both high and low. Why do they call it a pony beer? Name. The name “pony” is due to the small size, and dates to the 19th century. Similar terms include pony Read more…
A pony glass may mean one of two types of small glassware: A quarter-pint glass of beer: 5 imp fl oz (142 ml), metricated to 140 ml in Australia. A small, stemmed glass of about one ounce, similar to a stemmed shot glass. Used for liqueurs or cordials, hence also Read more…
Shot/Pony/Jigger A “shot” is often used informally to mean a small serving of alcohol. The drinking vessels known as “shot” glasses often range in size from 1 to 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 ounces. A “pony shot” (aka “pony”), on the other hand, is a little more precise. It equals Read more…
The name pony is due to the smaller size, often of only a few litres capacity. Why are they called pony beers? A smaller-size beer — also known as a “pony” — has a heckuva lot of uses. Many of our beers have come in a pony size over the Read more…
Also in the 1970s, Pony emerged as a brand of bastardized sherry in Great Britain, made from grape juice, sugar and neutral spirits, and sold in nip-sized bottles. A simple factor may have contributed to the pony glass’s demise: As glasses, they’re not particularly enjoyable to drink from. How many Read more…