Height - The
upper height limit is 14.2 hh (1.47m). There is no lower limit, but New
Forest Ponies are seldom under 12hh (1.20m)
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
