“The name started out as the graphic itself, the picture of a pony,” Moreno explained to Slamm magazine in 2000. “I thought we should use it as propaganda to represent our individuality, to say, ‘We are the white pony amongst all these other bands,’ and we stuck with it.” Why Read more…
What’s the origin of the phrase ‘Shanks’ pony’? Shanks’ (or shanks’s) mare (or nag or pony) derives from the name of the lower part of the leg between the knee and ankle – the shank, nowadays more often known as the shin-bone or tibia. This was alluded to in the Read more…
In 2006, Newfield departed for a solo career and Aubrey Collins replaced her as lead vocalist. The group disbanded after Collins and Dean left in 2007 and 2008. Trick Pony Origin Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Genres Country Years active 1996-2008, 2013-2016 Labels Warner Bros. Nashville Curb Permian What happened to the Read more…
Some word experts say the idiom “one-trick pony” comes from the circus. A circus pony that can only do one trick is not going to entertain a crowd for very long. The term “one-trick pony” appeared around the turn of the twentieth century. What is meant by one trick pony? Read more…
Horses that rear can generally be put into two groups: Rearing out of fear (he’s hot and nervous and using the reactive side of his brain) or rearing out of disrespect (he doesn’t want to do something). Whatever the cause of rearing is, it’s a clear sign that you have Read more…
1/3 acre is plenty of room to move around, but 1 horse shouldn’t be kept alone. As herd animals, horses need the companionship of other equines. How much space is needed for a pony? Ideally, you’ll want a pasture with approximately two acres for the first horse or pony and Read more…
No matter what level of certification a riding member tests into they will be required to meet the SOP for both horse care and riding. The levels of certification start at what is called D Level (beginner), progressing to C Level (intermediate) then to B Level and A Level (advanced). Read more…
Pony reveals he was infected due to how he was attacked at the Docks. How did zizzy and pony get infected? After the events of Book 1 and Book 2 Chapter 2 Zizzy got infected at the Refinery which was the last time Pony saw Zizzy. After that, Pony wants Read more…
British Novice: Aimed at the novice horse, this class is open to Grade C horses who have won less than 125 points. Discovery: Open to registered horses who have won less than 225 points. Newcomers: For horses who have won less than 375 points. How many points before you’re out Read more…
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. How is a pony measured? In general, a horse is 14.2 hands or larger. A pony is smaller than 14.2 hands. Read more…