Find the Answer to some Frequently Asked Questions or FAQs
Who can be a member of Pony Breeders of Ontario?
If you are an Ontario, Canada resident who breeds, trains or shows pony sized equines or just an enthusiast of the smaller equine, then PBO is the place for you.
How do I join Pony Breeders of Ontario?
For 2010, as PBO is not a formal organization there is no membership fee. To be included in the discussions, on mailing lists or added to the Breeder advertising page you need to join the group at http://www.barnmice.com/group/ponybreedersofontario or send an email using our contact form.
What is a "pony" by Pony Breeders of Ontario standards?
By PBO definition, a "pony" is any equine standing between 10 hands and 14.2 hands. This means that not only the traditional pony breeds qualify but also those smaller animals of the traditional horse breeds. PBO is open to all breeds and even those of unknown breeding. Those equines under 10 hands are considered Very Small Equines (VSEs) and do not fit into the original (2005) mandate of Pony Breeders of Ontario.
Why Pony Breeders of Ontario?
In the US, many states have organizations dedicated to the promotion and breeding of ponies in that state. One organizations purposes are: establish a registry of state-bred ponies; promote the use and welface of state-bred ponies; foster the improvement of state-bred ponies; and foster and preserve the interests of breeders, owners and users of ponies in that state. There is a similar need for such a group/organization in Ontario - PBO is here to fill the gap. We just need to decide what and how we are going to proceed.
A show is very adventurous, why put one on?
The PBO Show is a place to showcase all the great ponies that are in the province. By having most of the classes restricted to Ontario-bred ponies only means that we will see some of the best that have been produced in the province. Not that many years ago there was a show called the Pony Breeders Show. It had open classes and breed classes for all ponies. As a starting ground it is easier to re-create what once existed, as it still is in the minds of many long-time breeders. Thanks to a dedicated breeder, who donated the use of their facilities for the show, putting on the 2010 PBO Show became much easier to realize as it reduces operational costs.
What else does Pony Breeders of Ontario have planned?
Basically the skies the limit. The breeders, owners and enthusiasts have input in telling us what they want and need to help them with their breeding and sales of Ontario-bred ponies. If you have any ideas please forward them. In the pipeline for the future are (in no particular order): a more formal website; advertising for stallions at stud and ponies for sale; group ads in major publications within the province, Canada and world-wide; a futurity/maturity; year end awards; a reward/recognition system for those who do not compete but do use their ponies (thinking along lines of frequent rider program); stallion auction; a formal organization; honouring those from the past (people and ponies) who put Ontario ponies on the map; ...... you see the possibilities are endless.
I stand a stallion at my farm in Ontario. He's is owned by someone in another province/ and he was born there. Is he eligible with Pony Breeders of Ontario?
No sorry, this stallion born outside of Ontario does not qualify to be a PBO pony. However his offspring born in Ontario are eligible with PBO! There are still some open/starsearch classes at the PBO Show for him to compete in and there may be breed shows within the province for him as well - check your local breed association for details.
Who can be a member of Pony Breeders of Ontario?
If you are an Ontario, Canada resident who breeds, trains or shows pony sized equines or just an enthusiast of the smaller equine, then PBO is the place for you.
How do I join Pony Breeders of Ontario?
For 2010, as PBO is not a formal organization there is no membership fee. To be included in the discussions, on mailing lists or added to the Breeder advertising page you need to join the group at http://www.barnmice.com/group/ponybreedersofontario or send an email using our contact form.
What is a "pony" by Pony Breeders of Ontario standards?
By PBO definition, a "pony" is any equine standing between 10 hands and 14.2 hands. This means that not only the traditional pony breeds qualify but also those smaller animals of the traditional horse breeds. PBO is open to all breeds and even those of unknown breeding. Those equines under 10 hands are considered Very Small Equines (VSEs) and do not fit into the original (2005) mandate of Pony Breeders of Ontario.
Why Pony Breeders of Ontario?
In the US, many states have organizations dedicated to the promotion and breeding of ponies in that state. One organizations purposes are: establish a registry of state-bred ponies; promote the use and welface of state-bred ponies; foster the improvement of state-bred ponies; and foster and preserve the interests of breeders, owners and users of ponies in that state. There is a similar need for such a group/organization in Ontario - PBO is here to fill the gap. We just need to decide what and how we are going to proceed.
A show is very adventurous, why put one on?
The PBO Show is a place to showcase all the great ponies that are in the province. By having most of the classes restricted to Ontario-bred ponies only means that we will see some of the best that have been produced in the province. Not that many years ago there was a show called the Pony Breeders Show. It had open classes and breed classes for all ponies. As a starting ground it is easier to re-create what once existed, as it still is in the minds of many long-time breeders. Thanks to a dedicated breeder, who donated the use of their facilities for the show, putting on the 2010 PBO Show became much easier to realize as it reduces operational costs.
What else does Pony Breeders of Ontario have planned?
Basically the skies the limit. The breeders, owners and enthusiasts have input in telling us what they want and need to help them with their breeding and sales of Ontario-bred ponies. If you have any ideas please forward them. In the pipeline for the future are (in no particular order): a more formal website; advertising for stallions at stud and ponies for sale; group ads in major publications within the province, Canada and world-wide; a futurity/maturity; year end awards; a reward/recognition system for those who do not compete but do use their ponies (thinking along lines of frequent rider program); stallion auction; a formal organization; honouring those from the past (people and ponies) who put Ontario ponies on the map; ...... you see the possibilities are endless.
I stand a stallion at my farm in Ontario. He's is owned by someone in another province/ and he was born there. Is he eligible with Pony Breeders of Ontario?
No sorry, this stallion born outside of Ontario does not qualify to be a PBO pony. However his offspring born in Ontario are eligible with PBO! There are still some open/starsearch classes at the PBO Show for him to compete in and there may be breed shows within the province for him as well - check your local breed association for details.