Did horses come from ponies or did horses?

Neither ponies nor horses came *from* each other. They are both equids, which means they belong to the same family of animals.

Here's a simplified explanation:

* Equids are a family of mammals that includes horses, donkeys, zebras, and their extinct relatives.

* Horses are a species within the equid family.

* Ponies are simply smaller horses. They are not a separate species.

So, all horses and ponies share a common ancestor, but they are distinct from each other.

Think of it this way:

* Imagine a family with different generations of children.

* The children all share the same parents (common ancestor), but they are different from each other (different species within the equid family).

* Some children might be taller than others (like horses), and some might be shorter (like ponies).

It's important to remember that there are many breeds of horses, and some breeds are naturally smaller than others, making them "pony-sized."