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Model # P1159

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The New Forest Pony, developed in an area of woodlands in southern England, known as the New Forest region. The wild pony was first recorded   in   the   11th  century  in

regional documents. After 1075, this geographic area was used by William The Conqueror as his private hunting reserve and other horse breeds were allowed to roam free in the region, breeding with the local ponies. Late, deliberate attempts were made to upgrade the wild ponies of this region at various times in history. As an example, in 1852, Queen Victoria instructed that Arabian Stallions be released into the New Forest region for 8 years, to breed with the mares, and upgrade the pony stock. Additionally, other breeds, such as the Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh, and Highland ponies were crossed into the local stock. The present day New Forest Pony only developed in the nineteenth century, after the introduction of cross-breeding with these other full blood breeds. Today, the New Forest Pony still runs wild in this small area of Great Britain.
The New Forest Pony is the second largest native pony. He has a narrow frame and stands between 12 and 14 hands high at the withers. He has a well proportioned large head with broad profile, small eyes and flaring nostrils. He has a stout muscular neck, long straight back and sturdy well-muscled legs. He is a willing and docile pony, well suited for riding or for driving in harness, making him very popular today.
The North Light model of the New Forest Pony is well-balanced and elegant. Shown standing with head slightly turned and a gently arched neck.

Size: Height 5 1/2", Length 6 3/4"