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• The Exmoor Pony is a rare and ancient breed of British pony—there are fewer than 40 in North America and around 1000Devon Ponies: Exmoor Ponies worldwide. Bred primarily for herding and tending to livestock, they are still today used for jumping, driving, dressage and long distance riding.

• Fast Facts

  1. Oldest and purest of the British native pony breeds
  2. Prefered height is 11.2 to 12.3 hands
  3. Very rare

• Primitive Survivor

  Because the Exmoor shares distinct characteristics with prehistoric fossil remainsTheExmoor.com: http://theexmoor.com/ExmoorHis.html Exmoor Pony History, the breed is believed to be descended from the original equine residents of the British Isles, who arrived via land-bridge over 130,000 years ago.World of Horses: The Exmoor Pony

• Conservation

  As conservationists strive to prevent the Exmoor from going extinct, Great Britain's primordial pony has gained its own role as a conservationist. Small herds of Exmoors are kept on nature reserves, where their ability to graze on certain invasive plants allows desired foliage to thrive.World of Horses: The Exmoor Pony

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