Exmoor Pony Colours (34)
The Exmoor pony model was sculpted by Harriet Knibbs. She named the mare Dunkery Belle after Dunkery Beacon, a well-known landmark and the highest point on Exmoor. At 694 square kilometers, Exmoor is one of the smallest national parks in England, but it s also one of the most varied, with a magnificent coastline, w
Ancient roots Text: Brigitte Billings Native to the British Isles, the Exmoor Pony has ancient roots in the area fossil remains of ponies have been found on Exmoor dating back to about 50,000bc. While the Exmoor is not a direct descendent of these ponies, he bears a striking resemblance to them. Historical literature pu...
pony, any of several breeds of small horses standing less than 14.2 hands (147 cm, or 58 inches) high and noted for gentleness and endurance. Among the common pony breeds are the Shetland, whose docile nature and good endurance make it desirable as a pack animal and a riding horse for children; the Welsh, a hardy breed ...