A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

This entry is part of the BDSM Dictionary hosted by Informed Consent.

This is the version from 1 Nov 07, 2:08 PM. The full history of this entry will show any more recent versions.

ICcode for "Pony play"

Human [b]pony play[/b], also called [b]ponygirl[/b] or [b]ponyboy[/b]
play depending on the sex of the participants, is a form of
[about=roleplay]roleplay[/about] where one person acts like a pony or
horse, while their partner takes on the role of rider, trainer or
caretaker.  The partner is likely to be a sexual partner but might not
be.  The pony is often two-legged: the emphasis is on the treatment of
the pony, what the pony does and the mind space it is in, rather than
making the person physically look like equine.

The classification of equine, which is arbitrary anyway, is rarely a
distinction and 'pony' seems to be what most women think of in their
fantasies.  Sometimes the breed of the pony is important to the
participants, especially those interested in closely mimicking
behaviour. The pony is usually a woman, with a male or female partner
depending on [about=sexual orientation]sexual orientation[/about]. 
Where the equine is ridden, it is more likely to be male and talked of
as being a horse.

The pony may be trained to trot and walk well (i.e. in a way redolent of
a true equine), and even brought to canter or gallop.  They may be
lunged, jumped or made to pull a cart, in which the trainer will sit,
and to obey signals transmitted by the reins.  The pony might have a
signal of some kind to act as a [about=safeword]safeword[/about] but
would not normally speak, being limited to whinnying: this doesn't make
them defenceless, however, as ponies have a natural tendency to lash out
and kick when annoyed or frightened!

In a less common variant of pony play, the partner will act like a
stallion.  This variant may be considered an [about=animal
transformation fantasy]animal transformation fantasy[/about].  In this
variant, the pony is often four-legged and there is a greater overall
emphasis on appearance, as with [about=dog play]dog play[/about].

The limited evidence that is available suggests that the fantasy and
practice may be somewhat more prevalent in the U.K. than the U.S.A.,
which may be a reflection of the number of people familiar and used to
ponies and horses.

An endless array of [about=bit gags]bit gags[/about], bridles, saddles,
tack ([about=Harness]harnesses[/about]), [about=whip]whip[/about]s,
[about=butt plug]butt plug[/about]s with tails, "hooves" that are worn
like boots (sometimes also as gloves), and related items are produced
and sold commercially to those who wish to act out such fantasies.

Pony play is sometimes deliberately combined or formed as part of a
[about=bondage]bondage[/about] or [about=SM]SM[/about] scene.  This is
an easy step to make since the bit acts as a [about=gag]gag[/about] (and
may even be one) and a harness is often on the pony, restricting or
controlling movement.

Ponygirls are not restricted to [about=BDSM]BDSM[/about] and photos of
them occasionally appear in sexual [about=literature]literature[/about]
marketed to men.


[heading]See also


[item] [about=Human animal roleplay]Human animal roleplay[/about]

[item] [about=Animal transformation fantasy]Animal transformation
fantasy[/about]

[item] [about=Dog play]Dog play[/about]

[item] [about=Snake play]Snake play[/about]

[item] [about=Furry fandom]Furry fandom[/about]


[heading]External links 


[item][url=http://www.thehumanequine.com/the1.html]The human equine[/url]

[item][url=http://www.tawse.com/html/ponyback.html]'The Other Pony
Club'[/url]

[item][url=http://www.geocities.com/silversparksuk/]Silver Spark's
personal site[/url] about ponyplay

[item][url=http://groups.yahoo.com/group/realponygirlsuk/]Real Pony
Girls UK[/url] yahoo group

[item][url=http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ItsPonytime]Yahoo Group 'Its
Pony Time'[/url]




(This entry in the BDSM Dictionary incorporates text from the
[url=http://www.londonfetishscene.com/wipi/index.php/Pony_play]Pony
play[/url] article in Wipipedia.)

This entry is published under the terms of the GFDL. People with profiles on Informed Consent can improve this entry: see the BDSM Dictionary help page for details.