The Highland Pony
Society
Grosvenor
House
Shore Road
Perth
PH2 8BD
Tel: 01738 451861
Fax: 01738 451861
Email:
info@highlandponysociety.com
Website:
www.highlandponysociety.com
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Originally,
there were two strains. The
mainland pony called the
Garron (at around 14.2) and
a smaller strain from the
Western Isles. Cross
breeding has standardised
the breed.
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Origin:
Western Isles and
mainland of
Scotland.
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Colour:
dun,
with a dorsal
stripe, also
grey/black and
brown.
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Height:
between 13 and
14.2hh.
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Conformation:
neat
head, deep stocky
body, strong short
feathered legs, hard
feet, luxurious mane
and tail.
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Character:
quiet, responsive,
trusting.
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Uses:
riding,
deer-stalking.
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