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NEW FOREST PONY BREEDING & CATTLE SOCIETY
Web-Site: www.newforestpony.com
Breed Standard
Height - The upper height limit is 148 cms. There is no lower limit. All ponies should be judged equally regardless of height. They are normally shown in 2 height sections 138 cms and under (competition type A) and over 138 cms (competition height B)
Colour & Markings - New Forest Ponies may be any colour except piebald, skewbald or blue-eyed cream. Bays and browns predominate. White markings on head and legs are permitted
Head - Neat and pony like, well set on
Neck - Strong and of ample length
Shoulders - Long, sloping shoulders
Body - Good depth of body with strong quarters
Feet, Legs & Joints - Straight limbs with plenty of bone and hard round feet
Action - The should be free, active and straight but not exaggerated
General Character - The New Forest Pony has an ideal temperament and is very easy to train. It should be of riding type with substance. The larger ponies, while narrow enough for children, are quite capable of carrying adults. The smaller ponies, though not up to so much weight, often show more quality