Risque Stables is a small family owned POA'S Horse Farm
located in the beautiful setting of Carrying Place, Ontario,
2 hours east of Toronto, 10 minutes off the 401.
Our farm name was inspired and in memory of a very special
canine friend called "Risque". I adopted Risque at a dog
pound when she was 8 months old. She was chained to a tree
away from the other dogs with not a sound coming out of her.
I was told by the dog catcher that"Risque" was part wolf and
part husky and that adopting her would be taking a huge risk.
He also told me that she would be put down in a few days.
Well, this part Wolf, part Husky dog was a part of my life
for 17 years. "Risque" was there, by my side, when I purchased
my first mini in 1995. She was a wonderful dog and this web
site is dedicated to her. Thank-you "Risque" for your many
years of devoted, & loving friendship.
Now at the bright new age of 50 I decided to start a new adventure
raising and finding my POA's Babies homes as I did with my
miniatures .I will miss the little minis but I will enjoy the
new adventure that I am going to be starting in.
I hope that you enjoy my website and be sure to tell your friends
about us.
What is a POA?
POAs (Pony of the Americas) are Appaloosa
colored ponies which were originally developed in the 1950s by
a group of forward-looking horsemen from the mid-west who realized
there was a need for a breed of large pony for children who had
outgrown Shetlands but were not ready for full-sized horses.
POAs have come a long way since then. The modern POA looks and
moves like a small horse,
with Quarter Horse type bodies, refined heads and one of seven
Appaloosa coat patterns. They're bred to be quieter, sturdier
and more tractable for the younger or beginning rider, though
they can be highly competitive for the advanced rider as well.
The POA organization has grown, and there are over 42,000 registered
POAs in the United States and around the world. The Registry
allows heights from 46" to 56", so many of today's
POAs are 13 to 14 hands high and can easily carry an adult. A
pony must show Appaloosa coloring to be eligible to compete at
POA sanctioned events, but the Registry has a breeding stock
division, and a hardship clause for grade ponies who meet height
and coloration requirements.
Web Site Maintained and Managed byCindy Schneider-Beaudrie Last updated May 13 2009
