How Wide Is a Pony Wall

The best height for a pony wall is approximately 18-24 inches with a minimum width of 12 inches. A pony wall defines garden spaces without obstructing views.

How thick does a pony wall need to be?

If framed with 2x4s, the framing itself will be 3-1/2″ wide. Half-inch drywall on each side of the framing will balloon it to 4-1/2″ wide. Then if you add baseboard… add that thickness to each side.

Are pony walls outdated?

Pony walls were famous back in the 1960s, so some people may think they’ve gone out of style by now. But believe it or not, these short, usually non-weight-bearing walls may have lots of useful and aesthetic purposes around your house. Pony walls are actually coming back in style in some home designs.