What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pony
Example
She rode her pony around the field. [pony: noun]
Example
The pony was only 12 hands high. [pony: adjective]
colt
Example
The colt was born just last year. [colt: noun]
Example
The colt was still unbroken and needed to be trained. [colt: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pony is more commonly used than colt in everyday language, as it has a wider range of contexts. However, colt is commonly used in the equestrian world to describe young male horses.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between pony and colt?
Both pony and colt are relatively informal words, but colt may be slightly more formal due to its specific use in the equestrian world.
