Pony

This squat equine plods forward with large, curious eyes. As it nears, it extends its muzzle, clearly expecting a treat.

Pony (CR 1/2)

Medium Animal
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +1
Senses: Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +5

Speed: 40 feet
Space: 5 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 11, touch 11, flat-footed 10 (+1 Dex)
Hit Points: 13 (2d8+4)
Saving Throws: Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +0

Offense

Melee: 2 hooves -3 (1d3)
Reach: 5 feet

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
13 (+1)	13 (+1)	14 (+2)	2 (-4)	11 (+0)	4 (-3)

Base Attack Bonus: +1
CMB +2
CMD 13 (17 vs. Trip)

Feats: Endurance, Run

Skills: Perception +5

Languages:

Special Qualities: docile (see horse)

Special Abilities

NONE

Ecology

Environment: Temperate Plains
Organization: solitary, pair, or herd (3-30)
Treasure: none


Ponies are smaller breeds of horses better suited to half lings, gnomes, and dwarves, but they also make fond pets for humans as well. They stand 3 to 4 feet tall and weigh about 600 pounds. A light load for a pony is up to 100 pounds, a medium load is 101-200 pounds, and a heavy load is 201-300 pounds. A pony can drag 1,500 pounds.

The statistics presented above are for a typical pony. Tougher ponies with the advanced simple template exist, but are relatively uncommon and, unlike horses, these creatures are not generally called "heavy ponies."

Like horses, ponies can be trained for combat with the Handle Animal skill, and such mounts often serve half lings, gnomes, and other small races as steeds in combat.