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The Pony Island Blog teaches horsemanship through art, play, and fun.
The Pony Island Blog offers creative, educational, and horse-themed activities for kids and families. Explore printable crafts, horse care lessons, and fun learning resources that teach real horsemanship skills through art and play. From anatomy and grooming to pony-themed holidays and reading adventures, The Pony Island Blog inspires young equestrians to learn, create, and celebrate their love of horses.
How We Manage to Keep Flies OUT of the Barn
It’s that time of year. The flies are back. Lately a few people have remarked on the fact that we don’t have many flies. This is not luck. We work hard at it! Here’s how we manage to keep those nasty buggers away.
The Horse’s Tail Can Tell You a Lot
When one of my students’ horse first arrived in training, he was very green and weak. He would carry his tail pinched to his hindquarters, as if a push pin held it there.
Recipe for Soundness: Practical Ways to Keep Horses Healthy Long-Term
There’s no magic crystal ball for keeping horses sound, but practical choices matter. Trainer Eliza Sydnor Romm shares straightforward advice to support long-term soundness—from hoof care and turnout to smart training and conformation basics.
Beautiful Tack Rooms
Check out some of the gorgeous tack room photos in the our Pinterest feed. Do you have a photo of an amazing tack room? Tag it on social media with #theponyisland so we can see! https://www.pinterest.com/susandifelicedesign/beautiful-tack-rooms/
Rudy Loves His Massage Therapist
Rudy the horse from the popular book series shares his thoughts on the benefits of equine massage.
Rudy the Horse Visits the Vet
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.”
Harry Boldt – The Dressage Horse Book Review
Master the Art of Dressage with Olympic Insight 🏅🐴The Dressage Horse by Harry Boldt is more than just a book—it’s a complete training companion for serious riders who want to understand what it takes to succeed in dressage at the highest levels....
Rudy the Rudster Book Series
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 a Stuffed Horse Toy Craft Tutorial
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.