Feathered Pony

​✨✨✨We are happy to present our new Stud Book to represent the Feathered Pony

Feathered Pony ~ Premier Stud Book eligibility 

Must be at least age 4 years to apply for this Stud Book. 

Height: Mature Height: 12 Hands, (48 inches) and under. Measured at highest point of wither.

IGEA Height Record Certification Form completed and provided with Application.

Gypsy Genetics: minimum of 50 % Gypsy Genetics

Breed Description: IGEA Feathered Pony Breed Description

DNA is required.

Required (4) Photos: right side, left side, front, and rear. * Must be quality photos showing equine's

full body at each angle including hooves, and where hooves meet ground. Equine must be standing on level ground with no obstruction of vision where hooves meet the ground (no tall grass, stones or anything blocking clear view of all hooves contact with ground surface). Suggest standing equine on smooth surface such as concrete slab or drive, smooth stone drive, pavement or fresh cut short mowed lawn for photos.

​IGEA reserves the right to also request video and or an inspection.

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Must be approved via IGEA Evaluation.

​Appropriate Health Panel Testing is optional though strongly encouraged. Equines that do have Health Panel Testing results on file with IGEA, have "on file" noted on their IGEA Registration Certificate. Results will not be printed on the registration certificate.

❗❗❗Some Stock registered in other IGEA Stud Books such as Mini Gypsy Cross, Mini Gypsy Horse, Gypsy Draft Pony Cross, Gypsy Draft Pony, Gypsy Sport Pony may be eligible for this Stud Book at maturity. Eligible Stock from other registries are welcome to apply. Please feel welcome to contact the IGEA Office for information. 

IGEA reserves the right and final decision to approve or decline any application.

GENERAL APPEARANCE

Compact lighter Draft build with powerful, ample muscle and bone.

Some may be stockier in build than others.

Balanced in proportion, standing straight and square.

Possesses strength and ability for use in all types of disciplines.

Plentiful hair of mane, forelock, tail, and feathering on legs with an alert look of confidence and intelligence.

GENERAL CHARACTER and TEMPERAMENT

Loyal, eager to please, respectful, docile, and a kind and willing partner.

MOVEMENT

Natural Flowing, effortless in appearance with correct gaits being walk, trot and canter.

HEAD

Expressive, noble and sweet head, a straight profile without coarseness.

Head in proportionate size to body, clean strong jaw and rounded cheek bone.

Balanced good width in between nostrils.

A heavy Roman nose or overly dished head and face is discouraged.

MOUTH

Even level bite.

EYES

All eye colors accepted.

EARS

Neat, well-set ears in proportion to head and body size.

NECK

Clean through throat latch though thicker and deeper than light breeds.

Strong, well-muscled, not to short, not to long and in proportion with length of back and body.

Slightly arched balanced neck with Stallions having more prominent features, without being overdone.

Neck ties in neatly at shoulder and withers.

SHOULDERS

Ample muscle, powerful, deep well laid-back sloping.

WITHERS

Average in height to body size amid muscle and well covered in flesh.

CHEST

Strong, powerful, well-muscled, not narrow and proportionate to body.

BACK

Broad, short coupled and strong. Loin is short, wide and strong all in proportion to overall body. 

HIND QUARTERS AND HIND LEGS

Generous muscle rounded broad and powerful hindquarters with rear view often described shape as “apple butt”.

Hind Legs should be strong in bone and muscled.

Hocks are clean, straight and powerful.

BODY

Short coupled, strong back, muscular build, round from the shoulders to flank with plenty of

depth from wither to well sprung deep girth.

Barrel of body is deep with well sprung ribs.

Proportionate body with features and build to match that is not overdone in bulk, as to not lose body shape and balance.

Natural flowing, effortless in appearance with correct gaits being walk, trot and canter.

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FORELEGS

Straight with clean dense flat bone, well set under body with well-defined joints.

Balanced of good length, muscled forearm and generous bone in proportion to the body.

PASTERNS

Matches the angle of the shoulder.

HOOVES

Well-developed frogs, wide heals, and strong hooves able to carry the weight of body framed without stress.

LEG FEATHER

More than hairy fetlocks and at least light feathering on legs. Some individuals may more leg feather. Individuals that possess more Gypsy Genetics may have even more leg feather as described: Feather can start at hock or knee or may even start above hock or knee. Down the front and back of the leg and covers the hoof all the way around.

MANE AND TAIL

Thick mane.

May have double mane though not required.

Forelock full and long.

Plentiful tail hair.

May also include some mustache (muzzle and lip hair), whisker, and or beard hair.

COLOR AND MARKINGS

All colors, markings and patterns acceptable.

HEIGHT

12 Hands, (48 inches) and under. Measured at highest point of wither.