Ponca

Appearance
Ponca is a brown and white pinto mare with a black and white mane and tail. She has a feathered collar with white stitching on the top. Her mane spikes up like a porcupine's spines and is adorned with white and black feathers. Around her eye is a painted blue circle, and there are blue bands on her upper forelegs. There is an intricate blue design on her haunches as well. This blue design is similar to a handprint.

Personality
Ponca is a playful horse who always enjoys having fun.

Porcupine
Ponca has a special connection to the porcupine.

The Name Game
The tribe this steed was based on were located in what is now known as Northern Nebraska. Historically, the Ponca lived in earth-covered lodges in permanent villages, and went on seasonal buffalo hunting expeditions. Their traditional enemies were the Sioux.

In 1879, Standing Bear, a Ponca Chief, was arrested for leaving the reservation without permission. His court case established Native Americans as “persons within the meaning of the law,” and possessing the right of equal treatment under the law. It took many decades before that concept was universally applied, however.

Location
Although Ponca is not present in later card series, they are present in Bella Sara Adventures. They can be found in The Ballroom.

Adventures
Ponca's chibi code unlocks the adventure "Scaredcrow."

Merchandise
Ponca is featured in Minis Series 2.

Inspirational Message
English: "A truly playful spirit lets everyone win."

Italian: "Un vero spirito giocoso lascia vincere gli altri."

French: "Le joueur authentique, c’est celui qui laisse tout le monde gagner."