The New Forest Pony is one of the recognised nine Mountain and Moorland or Native pony breeds of the British Isles, valued for its hardiness, strength and sureness of foot.
Use : Saddle, harness.
Height : 12 - 14.2 hh.
Identifying Features : Large head, short back, sloping shoulders, muscular quarters, good feet.
Today New Forest ponies still run wild.
They are surefooted and good riding ponies.
There have been references to the New Forest pony as far back as 1016. Stud books have been in existence since 1906.
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