|
Popular PonyBox Horse Breeds
|
|
|
Horse breed popularity, like many other things fluctuates, and fads start and end, sometimes very quickly. There are a few breeds that are tried and true, and can be counted on to help build a successful stable. Others are fun, unusual, and may be more of a risk, but become popular nonetheless. Here’s a look at some of the most popular horse breeds in Ponybox stables.
Thoroughbred
Of course, the most plentiful breed of horses on Ponybox is the Thoroughbred. There are approximately 4,000 active horses and almost 60,000 retired TBs. Top breeders include Pepper Tree Thoroughbreds, Bucki Int Elite TBs and Devito International TBs. Thoroughbreds are amongst the high jumpers with horses like RSS ShotInTheDark, ! Ophelia and ! Risky In Black jumping 100” or higher.
Quarter Horses
American Quarter Horses are the world’s most popular breed, and they're pretty popular on Ponybox too. There are almost 700 active Quarter Horses and almost 15,000 retired. QHs are jumping in the mid-90 inch range and lower, so they are not high jumping champs. And, they tend to stay out of the top 100 in rank, although they do make a solid showing in the top 500 rankings. Top high jumping QH is ! Zemsta, who has a highest jump of 96”.
Standardbreds
Better known for their speed and prowess in harness, Standardbreds are nevertheless a popular breed on Ponybox. There are just over 100 Standardbreds active right now with a retired population of almost 3,000. The best Standardbred jumpers are clearing 90”, and several are in the top 20 horses. The top Standardbred jumper is PythonPonyPalaces STANDBR.
Appaloosas
Appaloosas are quite popular on Ponybox. There are about 200 active horses and over 3,000 retired. And there are few Appaloosas within the top 200 horses. The highest jump by an active competing Appy is 95.75". Diamond Ridge Stable is currently the top breeder of Appaloosas.
Waterhorses
Waterhorses have found a place in the sun on Ponybox. This exotic breed has captured imaginations and top breeders Turn Waterhorses and Fire of the Stars have produced horses that jump over the 90” mark. There are almost 100 active horses and about a 1,000 retired.
Welsh Ponies and Cobs
Hardy Welsh Ponies and Cobs have a good following. There are over 75 active and about a 1,000 retired. Right now, there is no one in the top breeder spots, which looks like a great opportunity for someone to campaign this breed.
Unicorn
Another exotic breed that has captivated Ponybox players is the Unicorn. The Unicorn ^Full Metal Jacket^, owned by Bitter Sweet Meadows had a highest jump of 110.25". Right now, about 350 Unicorns are competing, and there are almost 2,000 retired horses. The highest earning Unicorn has won 2,638,450 PB. |
|
|
|
|
 Related Horse News
|
|
Many of us will be glad to put 2020 behind us, but many Ponybox stables have had their best year ever with horses that have consistently reached the top rankings and earnings. ...
|
|
If you look at the jumping statistics you’ll see that the most common breed in the competitions is the Thoroughbred. This makes sense since Thoroughbreds are athletes that excel in high jumping competitions. Currently, the highest ...
|
|
The Ponybox game foaled in 2001 and since then there have been a lot of changes. Servers have crashed, the rules have evolved. And many of the oldest barns have disappeared, or morphed into newer establishments as the game has cha ...
|
|
So, is there a difference between mares, geldings and stallions on PonyBox.com? Geldings aren't a thing on Ponybox, so we don’t need to consider them. Taking a sample of the top 120 highest jumping horses competing on Ponybox righ ...
|
|
We’ve looked at popular Ponybox breeds before, but how are they ranked against each other. Here’s a tiny peek into the highest ranking individuals of each popular breed on PonyBox. ...
|
|
We are halfway through 2020 and so far it’s been quite a year. IRL, there has been a lot going on. But on Ponybox, records continue to be broken and new horses are vying for the top rank and highest jumps. Horses tend to go throug ...
|
|
Persistence, dedication and an eye for good breeding have paid off well for many Ponybox stables. And, it isn’t just longevity that affects a stable’s ranking. Here’s a look at the top five ranking stables on Ponybox right now. ...
|
|
Are good horses born or made? In the Ponybox world, a lot of work goes into developing a top ranking horse. How long can it take? Here’s a look at the pedigree of top horse 3Pd Armoury Delight going back to 2011. ...
|
|
It may be winter in the Northern Hemisphere but show season never slows down on Ponybox. Several horses have topped the 100” mark in jump offs. Here’s a look at the top five highest jumpers on Ponybox right now. ...
|
|
Horse breed popularity, like many other things fluctuates, and fads start and end, sometimes very quickly. There are a few breeds that are tried and true, and can be counted on to help build a successful stable. Others are fun, un ...
|
|
More News by Winniefield Park
|
|
A fifteen-year journey to the Rio Olympics took an unexpected turn for a Dutch dressage rider and her horse Parzival. Adelinde Cornelissen was faced with what might have been a difficult decision for some. She turned her back on t ...
|
|
Tenerife is part of the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain and is a popular tourist destination. Unfortunately, the horses of Tenerife rarely benefit from this thriving industry and many are neglected, unhealthy and malnourishe ...
|
|
The first full week of October saw a new roster of top PonyBox horses and high jumpers with a Black Forest mare challenging the Thoroughbreds usually seen in the top ranks. ...
|
|
600km is 372 miles, and a substantial distance to ride no matter how you measure it. But, it’s a yearly trek for Jane Dotchin, who made her first trek in 1972. Now, 40 years later at the age of 80, riding her quiet horse Diamond a ...
|
|
If you are bitten by the travel bug and are anxious to get out exploring Iceland will be on your bucket list. Horseback riding tours are quite popular and feature hardy Icelandic horses. This equestrian travel vlog explores the gr ...
|
|
There is a new name at the top of the highest winning search page. * Cavalier * as a 16-year-old, had earned 35,791,405 PB putting former top earner ! Corrupted Devil into the penultimate spot with 34,683,100 PB and dropping * Inf ...
|
|
The Wizard of Paws is a reality tv show that features creator Derrick Campana, who makes prosthetic limbs for rescued animals. An older mare in Paro, Bhutan named Yusi lost her leg and had lived unable to properly walk for a year, ...
|
|
Why are twin horses so rare? Why do mares rarely carry twins successfully? Video of twin foals born to a Belgian mare in 2014 went viral shortly after it was posted. Years later people are still checking back on the incredibly rar ...
|
|
|
