Philosophy
Pony play means different things to different players and admirers. Sometimes the eroticism is primary, other times the role play is the dominant interest. The herd connects through a mutual valorization of the human equine and the joy it brings through its expression. We learn from each other. Most importantly, Equus Eroticus stands behind the respectful, safe, thoroughly negotiated, informed, and consensual activities between players. Equus Eroticus intends to provide the widest possible range of pony play material in the name of solidarity, inclusion, and education.
Pony play involves the representation of a bio-equine which often includes interactions with others also operating within that context. It lives within our creativity in defining and expressing it in action. It knows no limits or boundaries of expression other than within clear negotiation of agreement between players. There are at least five types of pony play: fetish, role-play, sex, BDSM, and equine identified, sometimes known as furries. Each play envisions a personal fantasy expression, the truest of desires. Many players choose to develop roles devised from bio-equine experiences while others live out extrordinary individual fantasies. Ponies and their counter-parts use an infinite array of roles that play out a dynamic power exchange of trainer/handler/groom/vet/e.g. and pony. A player can be one or any combination of all the types. Another type to consider is virtual ponies on-line.
Fetish - Generally regarded as the voyeur/exhibitionist type, it involves a deep respect, objectification, and often erotic response. The fetish pony player, participant or admirer enjoys the sensations provided by the viewing and/or participating in pony play or its production.
Role-play - Real life and fantasy roles such as show, cart, dressage, reining, work, circus, and unicorns. It often includes an identification with a particular breed of pony. Role-play enacts the fantasy constructs and/or social interactions within the community of pony players.
Sex - Pony play that involves sexual acts, relations, or intercourse.
BDSM - When bondage, discipline, Dominance and submission, and sadomasochism provide the context for the pony play, this is a BDSM or SM pony.
Equine Identified - The equine identified or "furry" pony base their pony representation on an inward belief in their equine inner nature, which may be spiritual, representative, symbolic and/or energetic.
