Pony Play is a distinct branch of Animal Roleplay in which a participant, the human Pony, adopts an equine persona. Practices commonly include gear inspired by real tack — bridles, bits, harnesses, tail sets — and activities such as ground work, driving, cart pulling, dressage and show routines. Pony Play spans erotic, athletic and ceremonial registers, and often takes place at dedicated events.

Pony Play developed as a distinct tradition within BDSM through the twentieth century, with dedicated organisations, conferences and touring events consolidating its vocabulary and craft.

Communities differ on emphasis: some prioritise athletic competence and dressage, others ceremony and gear, others erotic and D/s dimensions. Multiple orientations are widely accepted.