SuperKids Software Review of Crayola Paint n Play Pony. If there is a horse and pony lover in your household, this lovely little program will be sure to please. It not only invites users to select a favorite pony to groom, decorate and name, but it also provides a gallery for displaying artistic creations and penning original stories about the beloved creatures. Play Pony is hosted by Penelope the Pig, a virtual friend who gleefully guides the user through the many sections included in the program.
Horses graze on a hillside main screen from which a number of activities can be accessed.
Double-clicking on one of the horses, which range in breed, size and color, results in a full screen shot of that horse, with icons representing decorating options floating about, ready to be manipulated. Endless creative possibilities exist, from hair care options which allow the user to brush, color, cut or re-grow the pony s hair, or add braids, ribbons or glitter. That accomplished, accessories can be added including hats, flower garlands, blankets or leg warmers. Next a voice is added to the proud animal, who can neigh, nicker, snort, whinny or squeal. A name must be chosen, a background added, friends inserted into the picture, and so on.