Ears and attention
Notice the wider setting as well as ear position.
Observation, not diagnosis
Pony Read
Pony Read
Observe the whole pony before drawing a conclusion.
The Pony Read spaces are prompts for respectful observation. They do not diagnose health, temperament, pain or fitness, and they do not replace a veterinarian or other competent professional.
Eyes and soft focus
Avoid interpreting one feature in isolation.
Head and neck
Consider the whole posture, space and context.
Stance and weight
Pause if something concerns a competent adult.
Tail and room
Keep people outside the pony’s immediate space.
Breathing and recovery
Look broadly at comfort after appropriate activity.
Water and routine
Ordinary access and care still need human oversight.
Coat and sweat
Weather and workload are part of the context.
Movement from distance
Do not turn the app into a scoring tool.
Pause and seek help
When something feels wrong, stop and speak to an experienced person.