Pony Play Crossword

 

Just for fun, here's a crossword puzzle that will let you exercise your knowledge of pony play terminology.

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Crossword puzzle using human pony play terms

Across

2. The primary piece of equipment after a bridle (especially for a cart pony).
6. One of the colors on the pony play pride flag.
8. Gloves and boots can turn a ponyboy’s hands and feet into these.
9. Many pieces of equipment worn by a ponyboy can be considered elements _______.
11. Eventers and hunters love to do it. It’s lots of fun but hard to do hoof boots.
13. What we do.
15. General type of pony that focuses on presentation and aesthetics.
16. Put this on your pony to ride him.
19. This style of riding uses a saddle with a horn.
20. Piece of equipment used to enforce proper head carriage (hint: not a collar).
22. Think red rubber ball – though this is actually a type of bio-horse bit as well.
24. Part of a bridle. In human pony play, a pony’s ears may sometimes be attached to this.
27. A short whip.
30. THE print magazine on ponyplay; it ran for over 10 years (two words).
32. “________ Play”: Medical play for ponies.
35. The walk, trot, and canter are all ______.
37. These help to keep the pony focused.
38. This goes around the tail and helps keep a pony’s harness from slipping.
39. A common misnomer for a type of mouthpiece, this term actually refers to the way a bit works (leverage, gag, ____).
41. Holds a ponyboy's saddle to his back.
43. Quietly saying I like you.
45. What you do to clean your pony (before or after a session).
46. Your ponygirl is on the wrong lead. No, it’s the _______ canter!
47. Held in place by a pony’s bridle.
48. A type of material and a type of pony.
51. A pony might make this sound when startled, unsure, or a little annoyed.
53. Typically made with feathers, this item adds some flair to a pony’s outfit.
54. A hot way to identify your ponygirl.
55. Found on the bottom of hooves, this rhymes with "dog".
56. A four beat gait.

Down

1. A ponyboy stallion after a fateful visit from the vet.
3. Related to the horse, you may need body paint to play the role of this equid.
4. A beautiful discipline to watch. It is sometimes performed freestyle to music.
5. A type of bit with 2 actions and 4 reins.
7. Your ponygirl has a beautiful mane, complete the look with one of these.
8. Often used in place of a bridle for leading a ponyboy to and from his stall.
10. A machine that exercises your ponyboy for you (two words).
12. Male human pony.
14. Whinny!
17. A strong pony that loves to pull carts and do hard work.
18. These prevent a pony from running away.
21. Pony play was often referred to as “_________ Training“ before it became widely known as “pony play”.
23. ______ ties help keep your pony still while tacking up.
25. The “perversion” of pony play is sometimes given my name because of a fictional 13th century tale.
26. Not really used on bio-horses, this can help human ponies focus on - and trust in - their handler's commands. Impressive to see a pony perform well while wearing one.
28. They make beautiful horse head masks among other things (two words).
29. Headgear to control your ponyboy.
31. Same boot, different name. Before they were Reactor they were this novelty company.
33. The Pony Play ________ flag.
34. Female human pony.
36. ______ St This street is the location of the annual BDSM and leather fair in San Francisco.
38. A three beat gait.
40. You do not want your ponygirl to get her ________ over the bit.
42. These attach to a pony’s bit.
44. Usually slower than a canter, but faster than a walk.
47. This prefix distinguishes genetic horses (Equus caballus) from human ponies.
49. A way to prepare your ponygirl's mane and tail for shows.
50. Mostly used on riding ponies, but this is more equipment than tack.
52. Equipment for ponies.

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