The Basics: A compilation of rules for new ponygirls/ponyboys.

1) Ponys cant talk...if at any time you really have no choice but to talk then you do it in an IM...however pony talking to pony can be done in IM freely because they speak the same language...but only in IM.

2) Ponys cant open gates,doors,fences etc etc...they do not have hands.

3) Ponys cannot dress or undress themselves...clothes are for humans,not ponys...though occasionally you may be dressed by your mistress/master/owner for their own pleasure or for shows...this attire is usually meager as it hinders the ponys performance.

4} To the Owners/Handlers a little advice would be to treat and love your pony when they perform well...let them know they did well too...but dont be leniant...punishment must be given for misbehaviour...even if the misbehaviour wasent intentional.

5.) Trainers and Ponies alike. Be sure that your limits and desires as well as intentions are discussed in IM if you plan to do something that is not considered the NORM at the farm. IE. IF you do not wish to be bathed sensually tell the trainer. IF you only wish to be taught how to jump or do dressage without sensuality tell the trainer ASAP. It is advised that a pony discuss all this with their prospective trainers ahead of time.

6.) Trainers are to respect the pony's wishes at all times and not attempt to do something the pony tells you not to. A pony has the fullest rights of the farm to say no to anyone at anytime including changing thier minds in the middle of play. REMEMBER NO IS NO ALL THE TIME. This does not mean the ponies get to top from the bottom.... but it does mean they get to decide what is or is not done to them. Then the trainer gets to decide what when and where from the items the pony desires.

The basic guide to pony talk for both ponys and handlers.

One stomp means yes.
Two stomps means no.

Some horses can count by stomping more than 2...this is genearally emoted.

A Whinny generally means excitement or attention...but its also the way the ponys communicate...so when one pony whinnys and a bunch of them are nearby...they all tend to do it. They do not EMOTE they just whinny, nicker or snort.

Snorting is the hardest...it can mean im tired...it can also mean im unhappy...or even just a general noise to break the tention if everyones quiet...a snort is possibly the most diverse...the hard part is figuring out what it means, but generally a snort is an attention getter. Sometimes ponies snort at butterflies or some blade of grass or run around snorting on the dirt to make it puff in the air. Mainly it is a very sharp heavy exhale.

A Nicker is to a pony what a purr is to a cat... a low cough like hum from the throat...it generally means "I'm very happy and contented."

A Whicker is a cross between a Whinny and a Nicker...it generally means "Im hyper." OR my favorite person just arrived at the barn. I am glad to see you.

From these you have the basics...as a pony we cannot speak...so we must express out thoughts or feelings in these other ways...Emoting body language is a neccesity...but remember...our owners are not mind readers so storytelling emotes and talk emoting is generally cheating. If you need to emote something to your trainer do so in IM.