Work Ponies/Horses

Working ponies/horses are also referred to as draft ponies/horses, pack ponies/horses.
While all ponies need to have some athletic ability to carry a rider, pull a cart or show off their gaits, working ponies are trained specifically for athletic ability. Working ponygirls or ponyboys are trained to pull heavy loads over longer distances and over rough and terrain and obstacle courses.
The working pony is trained just like a real work horse, and can pull loads of rock, wood, etc. Working ponies can also be used to move heavy objects blocking paths and trails, such as branches or small trees.
These ponies typically have utilitarian tack and are very much about function instead of appearance. Working ponies are also trained to work blindfolded, and there are working pony shows where the ponies will pull a heavy load through an obstacle course while blindfolded.
In addition to testing athletic ability, this type of show also tests how well a pony can interpret non-visual cues, and how sensitive a pony is to the aids (such as the reins).