Interactive graphs and explanations
about key economic concepts
for use in teaching and exploring
Interactive graphs and explanations
about key economic concepts
for use in teaching and exploring
. It involves preparing feed, bathing horses, and performing manual labor in all weather conditions. Physical Demands
: The intersection of women, ponyboys, and literature or pop culture could inspire creative works, from fan fiction to art, that explore themes of identity, power, and relationships.
and modern cultural uses of the name "Ponyboy," here is the relevant text and background: 1. Literary Context ( The Outsiders In S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders , the female characters Cherry Valance are "Socs" (upper-class girls) who meet the protagonist, Ponyboy Curtis , at a drive-in movie. The "Ride" Scene:
2. Cultural & Literary Evolution: S.E. Hinton and Pop Culture
The Unsung Heroes of the Track: A Day in the Life of a Pony Girl women riding ponyboy work
"Ponyboy work" traditionally refers to the gritty, hands-on labor involved in managing, training, and exercising ponies—specifically those used in polo, racing, or large breeding operations. When we talk about , we are discussing a seismic shift in a historically male-dominated sector. This article explores what this work entails, why women are excelling at it, and how it is reshaping the backbone of the equestrian workforce.
The act of riding is usually simulated, involving the handler sitting on the back of the ponyboy (who is often on all fours) for short periods, or using the ponyboy to pull light, specially designed carts. Understanding "Ponyboy Work"
The phrase "women riding ponyboy work" intersects the world of specialized psychological role-play, adult alternative lifestyles, and power exchange dynamics. Specifically, it references —a recognized subset of BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Sadism, and Masochism) and fetish community dynamics where one participant takes on the role of a horse or pony, while another acts as the handler, trainer, or rider.
"Women riding ponyboy work" likely references either the physical training of equestrian activities or the thematic, horse-riding metaphors in the song "Ponyboy" by artist SOPHIE. Equestrian "work" focuses on core, pelvic strength, and muscular toning, while discussions surrounding SOPHIE's track explore themes of dominance, submission, and trans empowerment. For more on the musical context, see the lyrics at SOPHIE – Ponyboy Lyrics - Genius and modern cultural uses of the name "Ponyboy,"
Do you have a favorite memory of a at your local track? Women's role in horse racing as pony girls
Despite the performance advantages, faces cultural hurdles. The term "ponyboy" itself is gendered. In professional polo, there remains a bias that women cannot "ride off" (shoulder-check) an opponent effectively.
The phrase "women riding ponyboy work" points to a profound and demanding form of consensual power exchange. It strips away the casual observer's misunderstanding to reveal a core of discipline, trust, and a unique kind of psychological "work" undertaken by both partners. For the "ponyboy," it is a labour of submission and transformation. For the "woman riding," it is a labour of control, training, and ultimate responsibility.
All "work" in a pony play scene—for both the submissive "ponyboy" and the dominant woman riding him—rests on three pillars: The "Ride" Scene: 2
In Argentina, the heartland of polo, the term "ponygirl" is no longer an insult. Estancias (ranches) like La Dolfina and Ellerstina now employ female riding teams. These are celebrated for their ability to produce "frenos" (brakes)—a supple, responsive mouth on a pony that male riders often ruin by being too strong. The Argentine model is rapidly becoming the global standard.
If you want to integrate GaWaNi Pony Boy's philosophy into your riding and handling routine, follow these steps:
The most dangerous part of ponyboy work is the "pick-up"—approaching a loose horse in a large pasture to put a halter on it. Male wranglers often chase, creating a flight response. Women riders excel at the "passive approach," using quiet psychology to halter a skittish Ponyboy without raising its heart rate.
If you are a rider looking to break into this field, know that "ponyboy work" is an apprenticeship trade. You will not start on the star polo pony.
My name is Chris Makler. I’ve been a lecturer at Stanford University since 2015, and before that worked as the Senior Economist for Aplia, back when all Aplia did was econ. :) I hold a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, and a B.A. in Humanities from Yale University.
I’ve created this site as an open source project to provide econ teachers with a standard set of interactive graphs they can use in classes. It’s heavily tilted toward the graphs I use in my own classes, which are intermediate micro classes with calculus; but I’m pretty much done with the main graphs for those topics, and am starting to branch out into both principles-level econ and (shudder) macro. Requests for new graphs are always welcome, so if there’s something you’d like to see, please let me know!
In addition to creating standalone graphs, for the past several years I’ve been working on developing an interactive textbook which invites the reader to manipulate graphs as they read. This is still very much in development and will change often!
However, although I use the textbook from beginning to end, I also recognized in writing it that “one-pagers” on economic concepts would be useful on their own, without the overarching narrative of the textbook. Therefore, I’ve begun the process of adapting the textbook in to “explanations” of core concepts. Look for more and more explanations to be added in the months ahead.
Comments and suggestions on all of the above are very much appreciated; send me a note at chris dot makler at gmail dot com. You can also find me on LinkedIn, Twitter, and EconTwitter.net.
Note that I develop and test using Google Chrome; while the site works on any modern browser, Chrome will provide the most predictable results.
I’m excited to be working with Simon Halliday, Doug McKee, and Anastasia Papadopoulou on research using the graphs and technology I developed for this site. Look for upcoming presentations at econ teaching conferences in 2023!
I’m also interested in exploring how this technology could be used to produce “one-pagers” on new research. If you’re interested in creating a snappy version of your research paper or dissertation chapter, please drop me a line…
This project would not have been possible without the mentorship of an outstanding group of friends and colleagues over the years, including (but certainly not limited to!) David Murphy, Karl Lew, Wilson Cheung, Harrison Caudill, and Kyle Moore.
I’ve drawn inspiration and support from the community Nicky Case has built up around Explorable Explanations, including Amit Patel, Chris Walker, Hamish Todd, Andy Matuschak, and many others.
The EconGraphs logo was generously contributed by Jørgen Veisdal.
Finally, and most importantly, I’d like to thank all of my students and TA’s, who have provided amazing feedback as I’ve developed and used these graphs in different ways in my classes over the years. Your patience and support is very much appreciated!
I use slides.com to present graphs in my lectures. Unlike most presentation software, this allows you to add iframes to your presentations and interact with them. See this page for some of the decks I use in my teaching.
The javascript engine I developed to make these graphs, the KineticGraphs Javascript Engine (KGJS), is open-source and freely available for use. It’s also under constant development, with new features being rolled out and existing features refined. (Please remember when looking at the source code that I’m an economist and not a software developer!)
However, for most applications I recommend Desmos. It’s an amazing web site that’s getting better all the time, and where I do most of my sketching out of ideas before coding them in KGJS.
I consider the graphs and explanations on this web site to be academic content like any other, and as such retain copyright to all work presented here. You are welcome to link to any of the graphs on this site for any purpose; in particular, graphs may be embedded within iframes without any need for a login. You’ll notice an inobtrusive copyright is included in the bottom-right corner of each graph, with a link back to this page. Of course any more prominent acknowledgement is also appreciated! :)
If you want to incorporate these kinds of graphs in a commercial project such as a textbook, I don’t recommend just linking to these graphs, as URLs may change or javascript may collide with a hosting page; also, the terminology I use may or may not match the terminology in your other materials. Instead, I am happy to serve as a consultant on commercial projects, either by creating graphs for your work or by training your own subject-matter experts on how to create them. This will allow you to host stable code on your site that you know works well with your project. If you’re interested in hiring me for this kind of work, please send me an email at chris dot makler at gmail dot com.