An Educational Home for Horse-Loving Kids
Whether they ride every day or dream of horses from afar
Learning grows when it’s guided
The Pony Island guides horse-inspired learning whether studying horse behavior, exploring science and literacy through a favorite subject, or building confidence and understanding at your own pace.
The Pony Island Offers
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.
Explore the Horse Books Library
The Horse Journey
Every child’s horse journey looks different.
Every horse journey begins with love, and grows through understanding.
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.
Learn About Horses in a Fun, Interactive Way!
Learn about horses with courses designed just for kids and horse lovers.
Earn ponies as you complete tasks, take fun quizzes to earn certificates of accomplishment, and track your progress along the way.
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 -
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 -
Beginner Tack & Barn Basics Bundle
$16.00
Your Ponies
Fill Your Barn With Ponies by Exploring The Pony Island
Earn ponies for your barn by completing courses, visiting a blog post, logging into The Pony Island website and more!
Login
Register and login to earn a pony.
Pony Path
Take the quiz to find your pony path.
Blog
Visit a blog post to earn a pony.
Courses
Finish courses to earn ponies!
Books
Comment on a book you read.
Play Free Horse Games
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...
Warmblood Horses Memory Game
Test your memory and learn about some of the world’s most amazing sport horses! In this game, you’ll flip the cards to match each Warmblood breed with its brand mark or country of origin. From the elegant Hanoverian to the athletic Dutch Warmblood...
Horse Breeds Word Search
Horse Breeds Word Search – Learn While You Play! Welcome to the Horse Breeds Word Search – a fun and educational game for horse-loving kids and homeschoolers alike! Whether you're new to the world of horses or already a seasoned young equestrian,...
Horse Coat Colors Word Search
Horse Coat Colors Word Search – Learn While You Play! Welcome to the Horse Coat Colors Word Search – a fun and educational game for horse-loving kids and homeschoolers alike! Whether you're new to the world of horses or already a seasoned young...
Play Course Games
Build a Safe Stall
Build a Safe Stall Game Toby is getting a brand new stall, but he is upset because it isn’t ready yet. Before we add bedding and let him move in, we need to make sure the stall is safe. Look carefully at the stall. There are 13 hazards that could hurt Toby or make the...
Barn Safety Memory Game
Play the Barn Safety Memory Game Test your horse knowledge by matching correct terms with the matching image. Turn over the tiles two at a time and look carefully at each picture and the words. How to play Turn over two tiles at a time, looking closely at both...
Find the Barn Safety Hazards
How to play Click on any safety hazards you see in this horse stable scene to learn more. Find all 23 hazards to win! Note: This game is buggy in the Firefox browser.
