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The objective of the Stallion Scheme is to reduce the number of foals and ensure those born were likely to be in good condition. During 2007 there are 39 stallions out on the Forest, and according to the official list the one shown here at Pilley Allotments is called "Matley Crusader".
The New Forest pony is one of the recognised mountain and moorland or native pony breeds of the British Isles. [1] Height varies from around 12 to 14.2 hands (48 to 58 inches, 122 to 147 cm); ponies of all heights should be strong, workmanlike, and of a good riding type.
In horse shows mountain and moorland classes are divided into two subsections - small breeds and large breeds, although the four Welsh types are often shown in their own classes. They are overseen by the relevant breed society and by the National Pony Society .
Dartmoor Ponies are native to Britain, but are also seen in other parts of the world, including the US, [11] Continental Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. [12] They are often used as foundation breeding stock for the Riding Pony. [13] The breed is a good size and temperament for a children's mount, but it can carry an adult.
A stallion standing up. A stallion is a male horse that has not been gelded ().Stallions follow the conformation and phenotype of their breed, but within that standard, the presence of hormones such as testosterone may give stallions a thicker, "cresty" neck, as well as a somewhat more muscular physique as compared to female horses, known as mares, and castrated males, called geldings.
A New Forest commoner (also known as a New Forester, Commoner or Forester) is a person who has recognized historical rights associated with the New Forest area of Southern England. The term is used both for a practitioner of the heritage agricultural vocation of commoning , and also a cultural minority native to the area.
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The Shetland pony or Sheltie is a Scottish breed of pony originating in the Shetland Islands in the north of Scotland. It may stand up to 107 cm (42 in) at the withers. [1] It has a heavy coat and short legs, is strong for its size, and is used for riding, driving, and pack purposes.