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Fell Ponies come from Cumberland in the north-west of England. Originally bred as pack ponies, they are often used in driving. Queen Elizabeth's favourite pony, Emma, is the most famous Fell Pony in the world because she accompanied her mistress on her final journey. The Fell Pony Heritage Trust is responsible for preserving the breed.
The Scottish Highland Pony used to be a working pony; hardy, brave and sure-footed, it has many fans as a trekking pony. The Highland Pony Society ensures that the characteristics typical of the breed are preserved, such as the short, muscular neck that’s upwardly sloped.
The Exmoor Pony of the south-west of England is characterized by a brown coat and a mouth that looks like it’s licked the inside of a pot or two. Since the 1920s, the Exmoor Pony Society has ensured the breed remains unmistakable.
The Dales Pony comes from North Yorkshire. Its spectacular mane and fine hair are distinctive. Many died working as pack ponies during the Second World War, or were left behind by the army on mainland Europe. The breed was almost considered extinct. The Dales Pony Society is there to make sure this won’t happen again.
According to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society, the number of Section B ponies has more than halved since 2009. This pony, the second of three types (A, B and C), is a cross between Welsh Mountain Ponies and English thoroughbreds. A modern riding pony of medium size that’s given many a child an entry into competitive riding.
The Eriskay Pony has been bred on the Hebrides since olden times. The islands’ isolation has kept the breed pure, but it is considered extremely endangered. The colour of the coat is predominantly whitish-grey. The Eriskay Pony Society is responsible for protecting the ponies, some of which still live in the wild.
They look like magical creatures from a Walt Disney film, but the tiny, white Carneddau Pony can be spotted and admired in the south-west of Wales, where they live in the wild. They’re barely a metre tall and keep the Welsh landscape trimmed.
