Ponies Part 1

What is my pet?
I live on a small farm. I have a pony called Patches. Some ponies are as small as a large dog. My pony is larger than my bicycle. She is just the right size for me to ride.

What are ponies?
Ponies are mammals. Mother mammals make milk for their babies. Baby ponies are called foals.

Ponies are small horses. People are measured in feet. Horses are measured in hands. Ponies can be up to fourteen hands tall.

Where does my pony live?
My pony lives in a large field. At night, she stays in a stable. There is food and water in the stable.

What does my pony eat?
Ponies like to eat fresh grass. They also like to eat hay, a dried grass. For a special treat, my pony gets a sugar cube. She likes apples, too.

Things my pony needs
My pony needs a safe place to live. Our field has strong fences and some trees. In the summer, the shade from the trees keeps my pony cool.