International Quarter Ponies are found among the finest of bloodlines. The International Quarter Pony is a vastly popular and growing breed, as the International Quarter Pony appeal is, truly international. The IQPA was instituted to provide and promote a correct, well-balanced, sound pony with quarter horse conformation and enough body, speed, and eye appeal to sufficiently compete with larger breeds as well as other ponies. The International Quarter Pony is perfectly suited for riders who are too small to handle, or who simply don't wish to handle, a big 15h or 16h horse. Quarter ponies are often the first choice for a child's mount due to their calm dispositions and even temperaments combined with their compact size.
Pony reflects alert intelligence.
This is due to his short, broad head, topped by small ears, and by his wide set, kind eyes and large, sensitive nostrils over a firm mouth. Well developed jaws give the impression of great strength. The medium length, slightly arched neck then blends into sloping shoulders. The Quarter Pony's unusually good saddle back is created by his medium-high but sharp withers extending well back and combining with his deep sloping shoulders so that the saddle is held in proper position for balanced action. The Quarter Pony is deep and broad chested, as indicated by his great heart girth and his wide-set heavy forelegs which blend into his shoulders.