Ponyboy and Johnny meet up with Dally (Dallas) and go to the Nightly Double drive-in theatre. They sneak into the drive-in, although the admission is only 25 cents if you’re without a car. They enjoy the challenge of sneaking in Read more…
Ponyboy and Johnny reach the park around 2:30 a.m. A blast from a car horn alerts them that the blue Mustang is near. The boys realize that they are outnumbered as five Socs climb out of the car, including Bob Read more…
Cutie marks, one of the franchise’s staple features. The My Little Pony franchise is famous for cutie marks, unique picture-like symbols located on ponies’ and zebras’ flanks or haunches. The term is a play on “beauty mark”, and it is Read more…
The rulebook states that parks constructed by professional teams after June 1, 1958, must have a minimum distance of 325 feet between home plate and the nearest fence, stand or other obstruction on the right- and left-field foul lines, and Read more…
Rein Widths & Lengths Curb reins are 1/2″ wide to allow a rider to distinguish it from the snaffle rein by feel. Reins come in a variety of lengths, typically 48″ for ponies, 52″ for cobs or small horses, 54″ Read more…
Most trail horses do well with a 9-foot rein. However, if your horse has a very long neck, you may prefer a 10-foot rein. Find a length that also helps you ride on a loose rein with a relaxed hand. Read more…
Obtain Proper Distance, Alignment and Height For a high school, college or professional field, the front of the pitcher’s plate (rubber) should measure 60 feet 6 inches from the apex of home plate. The top of the rubber must be Read more…
The event was popularized by the book Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry, published in 1947. It now usually draws from 40,000 to 50,000 spectators. Since 1924, Pony Penning Day has been an annual event, with the exception of 1942, Read more…
60 feet, 6 inches. Mound to home plate distance – The distance between the pitcher’s plate and home base (the rear point of home plate) shall be 60 feet, 6 inches. Base paths/distance – The infield shall be a 90-foot Read more…
To balance the pitchers and batters, the National League voted 9-2 on March 7, 1893, to move the pitcher back to the current distance of 6 feet, 6 inches. Prior to 1888 pitchers were just 50 feet from the batter, Read more…