The markings on the face are used for identifying the horse. All markings on faces have special names. Over the years horses coats become camouflaged so that they blended in with their surroundings whether it was sand, rock, or a grassy place with the rest of the herd. 3.Horses in the wild do not need shoes, but horses that go on hard roads must need metal shoes to protect their feet. Some ponies are better suited to live outdoors than others.
Every saddle is built around a wooden or plastic frame called a saddle tree.
If you give a pony a choice most ponies would certainly prefer to live outdoors than in a barn or stable.