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INFORMATION: ABOUT HORSES: HORSE AND PONY BREEDS: HIGHLAND PONY

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Highland Pony History Of The Highland Pony

The Highland pony has inhabited Northern Scotland for many years and was used as a pack and agricultural pony. Highland ponies were also used as a hunting pony and driving pony. The Highland Pony Society was formed in 1923.

Height Of The Highland Pony

The Highland pony stands 13 to 14.2 hh.

Colour Of The Highland Pony

The Highland pony is dun, black, grey, or chestnut with silver mane or brown.

Breed Characteristics Of The Highland Pony

The Highland has a broad neat head, strong neck, strong body with short back, short strong legs, flowing mane and full tail. Free and straight action.

Temperament Of The Highland Pony

The Highland Pony is docile, intelligent and sensitive.

Uses Of The Highland Pony

The Highland pony makes a good child's pony. Good trekking pony and driving pony. Often used for forestry work.

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