The Human Pony is a person who takes on an equine persona in Pony Play, expressed through gear, gait, gesture and often specialised training. Ponies may specialise as Cart Ponies, Dressage Ponies, Pleasure Ponies, Show Ponies or Working Ponies, and may hold identity across many years.

The figure of the Human Pony has been central to Pony Play since its emergence as a distinct tradition, with dedicated communities, gear makers and events developing around the role.

Ponies vary widely in style and specialisation. The Lexicon records the term without implying a single expression.