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The New Forest Pony Breeding
and Cattle Society
The Corner House, Ringwood Road, Bransgore,
Hants, BH23 8AA
Tel/Fax: 01425 672775
Email:
forestpony@enterprise.net
Website:
www.newforestpony.com
The New Forest Pony Association and
Registry of North America
P.O. Box 206
Pascoag, RI 02859
Tel: (401) 568-8238
Fax: (401)567-0311
Website:
www.newforestpony.net
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There were wild horses in the New Forest at the time
of Canute (c.995-1035) and the breed has been influenced by many others
including the thoroughbred and the Arab. There are still 'wild' herds in
the forest, although long used to human contact they are docile and
friendly. |
| Origin: New Forest, Southern England. |
| Colour: Any solid colour is acceptable, and
white markings are permitted. |
| Height: between 12 and 14.2hh. |
| Conformation: large head, sloping shoulder,
deep girth, good legs and feet. |
| Character: intelligent, docile, responsive. |
| Uses: riding, particularly children, and
driving. |
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