What is a POA?

* Size of 46" to 56" at the withers.

* Has coloring similar to the Appaloosa.          

* Developed in 1954 to have a quiet disposition and quality conformation.          

* Extreme Versatility ~ Western, English, Costume, Driving, Jumping and Timed events.

* The perfect all around mount for youth.

Coat Patterns of the POA

* POA coat patterns vary widely and over time, some ponies get additional color.

* Blanket pattern ~ white over the loin and hips with dark, round, egg - shaped spots. These spots may vary in size from tiny specks to spots 4 or more inches in diameter.

* Snowcap ~ white over the hips without dark spots.

* Leopard ~ Spots over their entire body.

* Few spot leopard ~ Sparsely spotted coats.

* In both blanket and leopard patterns, the spots may be darker in the middle with a lighter ring surrounding the spot. This unique look is called a halo.

Other Possible Characteristics of the POA

* Mottled Skin: Different from commonly found pink skin, mottled skin is a speckled or blotchy pattern of pigmented and non- pigmented skin. The mottled skin is found around the eyes, muzzle, udder or   sheath and anus or vulva.

* White Sclera & Striped Hooves.