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Highland ponies have often been used as deer stalker ponies to carry dead game. [3] [4]Tracing the history of the breed presents difficulties. In the earliest period of development of the domesticated breed, the two types were the small and light pony of the Western Isles, and the larger and heavier mainland-bred type.
A Garron or Garran (from Scottish Gaelic gearran) is a type of a small sturdy horse or pony. The term occurs in Scotland and in Ireland, [1] and generally refers to an undersized beast. In Scotland, a Garron is one of the types of Highland pony. [2] It is the larger, heavier type, bred on the mainland.
A Fell Pony, one of the mountain and moorland pony breeds Mountain and moorland ponies form a group of several breeds of ponies and small horses native to the British Isles . Many of these breeds are derived from semi-feral ponies kept on moorland or heathland, and some of them still live in this way, as well as being kept as fully domesticated ...
In Pictures: Puppies and ponies explore snowy landscapes. PA Reporters. January 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM. ... A horse in a snow covered field in Loxley, Sheffield (Dave Higgens/PA)
Hunter pony, a show hunter or show jumping animal under 14.2 hands, may be actually of a horse or pony breed, height determines category of competition. Iberian horse, encompassing horse and pony breeds developed in the Iberian Peninsula, including the Andalusian, Lusitano and others.
The crossbreeding was used to produce larger ponies for draught work, and Eriskays and other island ponies were crossed with horse breeds from mainland Europe, including Arabs and Clydesdales. [8] Other horses, including the Norwegian Fjord , were crossed with island ponies, including the Eriskay, to produce the Highland pony . [ 6 ]
The Fell pony is a versatile working breed of mountain and moorland pony originating on Cumberland and Westmorland farms of northwest England and is used for riding and driving. The breed is closely related to its geographic neighbour, the Dales Pony , but is a little smaller and more pony-like in build.
A Highland Pony, demonstrating the pony characteristics of sturdy bone, a thick mane and tail, a small head, and small overall size A Shetland pony shown in harness. A pony is a type of small horse, usually measured under a specified height at maturity.