Best Answer: The Pony of the Americas (POA) was designed as a mount specially for children, with quiet dispostions and a gentle nature. 1. Pony of the Americas breed was created in 1954 by breeding an Appaloosa/Arabian mare to a Shetland Pony stallion. 2. POA have mostly white over their loins and hips with dark, egg-shaped spots. Their coat markings are similar to that of an Appaloosa.