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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.
Interview With Kathy Simmers – Author of Jump the Moon
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.
🌟How Rae Rankin and We Read Horse Books Are Inspiring Young Equestrian Readers
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.
Build a Horse Barn Craft: A Fun and Easy Project for Kids
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.
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.”