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.
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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Prefered height is 11.2 to 12.3 hands
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Very rare
