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Pages in category "Horse breeds originating in Scotland" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Highland Pony is a native Scottish pony, and is one of the largest of the mountain and moorland pony breeds of the British Isles. Its pedigree dates back to the 1880s. It was once a workhorse in the Scottish mainland and islands, but today is used for driving, trekking and general riding. They are hardy and tough, they rarely require ...
It is related to other northern breeds, including the Icelandic horse and the Faroe pony. [6] The Eriskay takes its name from the island of Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides . Originally, the breed had a fairly large population, [ 6 ] and until the mid-19th century the Eriskay and similar ponies were found throughout the western islands of Scotland.
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.
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This is a list of some of the breeds of horse originating in the British Isles. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Twelve of the native breeds are considered rare and are marked with a "†" symbol. [ 4 ] [ 3 ]
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In most cases, bloodlines of horse breeds are recorded with a breed registry. The concept is somewhat flexible in horses, as open stud books are created for recording pedigrees of horse breeds that are not yet fully true-breeding. Registries are considered the authority as to whether a given breed is listed as a "horse" or a "pony".