Do Exmoor ponies have white markings?
Their colouring falls within a limited range of bay, brown on dun, with black points (with no white markings) and as such they blend in very well against their native background of heather, grass and bracken. They should have mealy markings on the muzzle and around the eyes.
How many Exmoor ponies are there in the world?
Worldwide, there is thought to be less than 1000 Exmoor ponies left making them a rare breed, after the second world war, there were only 50 left! Every autumn, the ponies on Exmoor are rounded up and any new foals are registered with the Exmoor Pony Society to keep track of how many there are currently.
How big is an Exmoor pony?
Exmoor Ponies have adapted to survive on low quality moorland grazing. They make good all-round family ponies, capable of carrying an adult and performing well when broken to harness. Stallions stand up to 12.3 hh, and mares up to 12.2 hh, with short clean legs.
What height are Exmoor ponies?
12.2 hands
A Versatile Pony The height limit for the Exmoor Pony is 12.2 hands for mares and 12.3 hands for stallions. Their good sloping shoulders, short back and powerful quarters make them good riding ponies. They are, of course, excellent for children, but their outstanding strength makes them capable of carrying adults.
Where can I find Exmoor ponies?
Take a drive or a walk across the moors of Exmoor and you may well encounter Exmoor ponies living free. As the ponies are free-roaming it is hard to predict exactly where you will find them, although Porlock Hill, Winsford Hill and Molland Moor are a few likely spots.
Are Exmoor ponies protected?
Today, at least 500 ponies roam free in Exmoor. There are also thousands more reared on farms throughout the world. But with under 3,500 individuals currently living in the UK and across the world, The Rare Breeds Survival Trust still considers the Exmoor Pony an endangered breed.
Are there ponies on Exmoor?
They are one of a number of British native ponies and a common sight on Exmoor, where a number of managed herds graze the rough pasture. The ponies are only ‘wild’ in the sense that the herds roam freely on the moor, for all the ponies belong to someone.
Where can I see ponies on Exmoor?
Are Exmoor ponies branded?
According to the Exmoor Pony Society, branding has been carried out on Exmoor ponies since the 19th Century. The ponies are branded with the Exmoor star, a herd number on its shoulder and the pony’s individual number on the hind quarter. Branding is done using hot irons with up to seven digits.
Where can you see Exmoor ponies?
Can you feed Exmoor ponies?
Please be aware of ponies when driving on Exmoor, particularly on areas of open moorland and keep your speed down. There have sadly been a number of recent pony fatalities due to collisions with cars. Never try to feed or touch the ponies.
Are there wild ponies on Exmoor?
Why you shouldn’t feed Dartmoor ponies?
Please do not feed the ponies It encourages them to stay near the road where they might be killed or seriously injured. The food we enjoy is not a natural or healthy diet for ponies and can make them very ill. The ponies are untamed – they can be unpredictable and may kick and bite if approached.
