Postcard from Ponyland

It doesn’t get much cuter than this. Here are a few of our favorite portraits of pint-sized equines and their people this fall.

Pumpkin Sausage. 🎃🐎 Little Sausage🌭 has been sassy since @contessawise went back to school and she hasn't been getting her schooling rides. But the grit and skills Spucci is learning at this stage is priceless. ❤ Love this little pony and very proud of Vesper. #maritstables #poniesofinstagram #sausagefanclub #ponyhunter #ponyrider #pumpkins

A photo posted by Elizabeth Zyluk (@kamakazak) on Oct 24, 2016 at 7:04pm PDT

What's not to love about an adorable pair? HCF's Lillian and Fergie, small pony hunter warming up, Pony Finals 2014 #ponyfinals #usef #twohearts #ponyhunter

A photo posted by Liz Valvano (@lizvalvano) on Aug 12, 2016 at 11:48am PDT

#flashbackfriday to that sick rainbow and my wonderful pony. Lately I've been tripping really hard over selling him. Elmo gave me the world. He gave me the determination to get around a course no matter what. He gave me a seat so solid I haven't fallen in 3 years (I'm jinxing it now because it's about time). He gave me the 2011 NIHJA Pony Hunter championship. He gave me a friend, a partner, and a lifelong dream of going farther. I visited him yesterday and my heart broke. He was nickering until I was inside his stall and gave me endless attention. He is no longer the show pony in this photo. He is a somewhat spooky schoolmaster with a foot long mane and a beard so thick I got my fingers lost in it. He is the love of my childhood and my angel in disguise. My heart breaks typing this out because I feel like I am abandoning him, though I know that it is best for him. He will continue his job of teaching the lil ones the basics (and the good ones not to be afraid of a cheap stop). You just have to hold his hand until he takes the lead. I discredit anyone who has ever called him naughty or has formed a similar opinion of him. They simply didn't give him what he needs. He saved my life time and time again and also put me in a sticky situation or two, but we were always working together. I love my Tickle Me Elmo. He truly is the pony of a lifetime. #ponyhunter #mylove

A photo posted by @kjking_eq on Oct 21, 2016 at 6:55am PDT

Brooke and Blue's Joe Cool had an awesome weekend as well. They were both division and Zone Champion in the Green Ponies! #poniesofinstagram #ponyhunter #horseshow #zonefinals #champion #winning #hunterjumper #ponylove #ushja #silverfoxfarms

A photo posted by Silver Fox Farms (@silverfoxfarms) on Nov 14, 2016 at 5:34am PST

~12hh of pure pony adorableness💕 #ponies #zoomer #katherinegirl #nevertoobig #smallpony #ponyhunter #adorable

A photo posted by Allie Rose Crowell (@allie.rose31) on Nov 9, 2016 at 3:47pm PST

Raquel and @bruce_likes_carrots getting the star treatment before their classes this morning. #pony #poniesofinstagram #welshpony #welshmountainpony #greypony #ponyhunter #hunterjumper #equitation #horseshow #heritagehorseshow #southflorida #cloudyskieseq

A photo posted by Cloudy Skies Equestrian (@cloudyskieseq) on Nov 6, 2016 at 8:23am PST

Some off the kids at the Halloween Play Day. The last little show before we took off for Sunny Cali! @southlandsridingclub #lategram #horseshowlife #ponyhunter #costumclass

A photo posted by Kelsey Anne Campbell (@queen_kelsey) on Nov 5, 2016 at 1:05pm PDT

Brothers from another mother 😂#hunterjumper #ponyhunter #smallpony #smallponyhunter #husky #huskiesofinstagram #huskies #siberianhusky #fall

A photo posted by McIntyre Show Stables (@mcintyreshowstables) on Nov 2, 2016 at 5:54pm PDT

This pony is the snuggly-est pony in the early morning …he had a great sunrise hack this morning #leocorfarms #training #dedication #ponyforsale #ponyforlease #usef #ushja #ponyhunter #zone4 #poniesofinstagram #poniesforever #welshpony #welsh #welshponiesofinstagram #forsale #barnlife #equestrianlife

A photo posted by Leocor Farms (@leocor_farms) on Nov 2, 2016 at 7:34am PDT

The Las Vegas National loves the littles ❤️❤️ Come on out to @southpointlv November 15-20 to watch equestrians of all ages compete 🏆@huntersedge #Shorties #ShortStirrup #SmallPony #MediumPony #LargePony #PonyHunter

A photo posted by The Las Vegas National (@thelasvegasnational) on Oct 26, 2016 at 1:27pm PDT

World's cutest Spur straps from @manejane7 👸🏼👑💋 #spurs #ponyhunter #ponykid #hunterjumper #ponytime #ponylife #horseshowlife #equestrianstyle #equestriangirl

A photo posted by The Last Noonicorn (@thelastnoonicorn) on Oct 25, 2016 at 7:16pm PDT

Getting in the spirit! Halloween bows, available online. Seen here by @renae_coates

A photo posted by Ballerina Bows (@ballerinabows) on Oct 26, 2016 at 7:22am PDT

Pretty good day at the CEP show in the 2'3" hunters. #bearlyfamouspony #welshpony #cepshows #ponyhunter #ponies #poniesofinstagram

A photo posted by Teddy (@bearlyfamouspony) on Oct 23, 2016 at 3:37pm PDT

Mango-a-gogo! Someone can jump! 😍 #pony #poniesofinstagram #shetland #shetlandpony #mangoagogopony #ponyhunter #hunterjumper #thoseknees #hunterpony #inhandtraining #miniaturehorse #miami #miamihorsecountry #kidsandponies #cloudyskieseq

A photo posted by Cloudy Skies Equestrian (@cloudyskieseq) on Oct 22, 2016 at 10:52am PDT

Pie'sl new friend Charley #neighbors #goodhunters #ponyhunters

A photo posted by Alannah McVey and Deb Bell (@pie.the.pony) on Nov 8, 2016 at 4:57pm PST

Avery Glynn letting Steal The Crowd have a snack after winning the tricolor in the pony hunters over the weekend! We just ❤️ that turquoise belt🤗 #westcoast #represent #ponykids #ponyhunters #horseshow #champion #tricolor #hunters #samshield #helmet #breeches #tallboots #grazing #california #riders

A photo posted by RUESPARI (@ruespari) on Nov 7, 2016 at 9:35am PST

#Bumblebuzz #ponyhunters #smallpony #royalwest

A photo posted by Briana Hardwick (@brianahardwick) on Oct 29, 2016 at 12:19pm PDT