If you’re looking for ways to help kids learn about horses before riding lessons, The Pony Island offers printable resources and beginner-friendly courses focused on safety, care, and understanding horses beyond just riding.
Teach kids how to stay safe and build strong partnerships with horses by learning to read simple body language cues. This beginner-friendly guide includes visuals, fun activities, and links to printables, courses, and horse games on The Pony Island.
Rudy the horse, from the beloved book series, tells you about the person that works on his feet called a farrier.
Turn a simple cardboard box into a spooky, horse-themed Halloween costume! The Horse Skeleton Costume Printable from The Pony Island makes it easy for kids to craft their own wearable skeleton pony—no sewing required. Just print, cut, and glue the illustrated bones onto a box for a fun mix of art, anatomy, and Halloween creativity.
Halloween isn’t just for trick-or-treating—it’s also a perfect time for horse-loving kids to get creative! Whether you’re at the barn or celebrating at home, these fun activities are sure to bring some spooky pony magic to your Halloween season.
Today marks the official launch of (https://theponyisland.com), a new online destination designed to bring the magic of horses to children everywhere. Created by equestrian illustrator Susan DiFelice (https://susandifelice.com), The Pony Island offers a unique blend of interactive games, horse-themed crafts, curated book lists, and educational courses that introduce kids to the equestrian world—no matter where they live.
Kathy Simmers recently wrote a book called Jump the Moon that is based on a true story about her daughter’s bond with a pony named Me Too. The beautiful illustrations throughout this hardcover, picture book bring to life an emotional journey that will make readers of all ages cry, smile, and cheer as it reminds us all to follow our dreams.
If your child dreams in hoof beats and lives for pony stories, chances are they’ll love discovering We Read Horse Books—a heartfelt platform created by lifelong horse lover and author Rae Rankin. In this interview, Rae shares what inspired her to launch the site, how horse books help kids connect more deeply with horses (even if they don’t ride yet), and what kinds of stories are capturing young imaginations today.
Learn how to build your own horse barn out of a box. This is a fun craft project that kids can create with items around the house. They are a great size for playing with Breyer horses or plush ponies.
Rudy the horse from the popular book series shares his thoughts on the benefits of equine massage.
Rudy the horse explains his visit with his doctor, Erin. Rudy says “She is a horse vet. It’s not personal, but I am wary of her because it seems her purpose is to frighten me.”
My almost eight year old daughter and I have both enjoyed reading the Rudy series together. We are both impressed with how Diane tells the story from her horse’s perspective while keeping the reader engaged. The books educate kids and adults about houses and horsemanship along the way. The Rudy Book Series and Allpony have similar goals in this regard and I was thrilled when Diane asked me to create a custom Rudy plush horse for her book tour!
Make your own stuffed horse toy with your little ones out of felt and yarn. Includes a link to the printable download on the Allpony website, and step by step instructions.
