Start Your Child’s Horse Learning Journey
Begin with a free course that teaches kids how to safely and confidently visit a horse barn.
Find your pony path.
Created by an award winning equestrian illustrator & educator
Created for horse-loving kids, & the parents and instructors guiding them
Real horse knowledge & interactive learning
Earn pony badges, quiz certificates, & horse skills
New to horses? Start here.
If your child loves horses or is just getting started, this is the best first step.
In this free course, kids learn how to:
• Move safely around horses
• Understand basic barn rules
• Feel more confident in a real barn environment
How It Works
Courses
Kid-friendly horse courses with lessons, illustrations, and interactive learning.
Games
Learn while you play with interactive horse learning games.
Printables
Printable horse activities designed to support learning through hands-on, creative fun.
Awards Based
Kids earn personalized certificates for completing quizzes & pony badges for their barn
Six Pony Paths. One Shared Goal.
Each Pony Path reflects a real-life way kids connect with horses.
Horse Lover
The place where thoughtful horse people begin.
Lesson Kid
For kids who take riding lessons and want to feel confident at the barn.
Home School
Horse-based learning that counts as real education.
Therapeutic Rider
Gentle, supportive learning for confidence, regulation, and growth.
Pony Owner
For kids responsible for caring for a pony or horse.
Show Rider
For competitors who want depth and understanding.
Continue Your Learning Through Play and Practice
Once kids understand the basics, they can build real skills and confidence.
Earn ponies as you complete tasks, take fun quizzes to earn certificates of accomplishment, and track your progress along the way.
Tying Horses Safely
Barn Safety for Kids
Horse Learning Printables
Hands-on horse learning activities kids can explore at home or at the barn.
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Horse Coat Colors Learning Bundle Printable
$13.50 -
Horse Leg Markings Learning Bundle: Poster, Worksheets
$10.50 -
Horse Face Markings Bundle: Printable Guide, Activities, Bingo Game, and Poster
$11.95 -
Beginner Horse Terms Activity Pack Printable PDF
$5.99 -
Visiting Horse Barns: Safety & Etiquette Printable for Kids
$5.99 -
Face Markings Bingo – Printable Horse Bingo Game for Kids
$5.99 -
Intro to Horse Coat Colors Printable for Kids
$6.50 -
Measuring Horses Printable
$6.50
The Horse Journey
Every child’s horse journey looks different.
Every horse journey begins with love, and grows through understanding.
Learn Through Play
Introduction to How Horses See the World
Before we learn how to ride, care for, or play with horses, it helps to understand how horses experience the world around them. Horses notice things people often miss — movement, sounds, space, and how others are feeling. When we learn to see...
Design Your Horse
How to play Click the green flag to begin. Choose the horse’s markings and colors. Go to the Main Tail page or Tack Room page to choose more details to customize your horse and add a saddle, bridle, and leg wraps. Click Done to see your final...
Horse Anatomy Slider – See Inside a Horse!
Explore the wonders of horse anatomy with this interactive Horse & Skeleton Overlay Slider! Just drag the slider to watch the horse transform revealing the full skeletal structure hidden beneath the coat. It’s a fascinating way to understand how...
Trusted by Families & Riding Lesson Programs
“The Pony Island has already been incredibly helpful for teaching engaging horsemanship lessons to kids—especially when we’re stuck inside due to weather. We’ve only scratched the surface and there’s so much more to explore.”
“We have a large group of beginner riders, and the Pony Island printables have been a great visual teaching tool in the barn. The kids also love playing the games at home between lessons.”