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• The rugged Highland Pony is native to the Scottish Highlands for which it is named, as well the islands off of Scotland's western coast. Highland ponies are versatile sport ponies, hardy work animals and—due to their characteristic serenity and intelligent nature—fine equine companions.

• Fast Facts

  1. Height: 13 - 14.2 hands
  2. One of the oldest horse breeds in Great Britain
  3. Color: Grey and various shades of dun, as well as black, bay, and chestnut
  4. Has been bred with the Arabian Horse, Celtic Pony, Galloway and Clydesdale
  5. Those bred on mainland Scotland are larger than the island varietiesEquisearch.com: Breed Profile: Highland Pony
  6. Short bones, deep chest and all-around stout, rugged build
  7. Rare in the US

• Background

  The Highland Pony arrived in Scotland before the mountainous north was ever called the Highlands—it even predates the arrival of humans, with fossil remains dating to 60,000 B.C. Intimately entwined with Scottish history, they have been used for agriculture, warfare, hunting, sporting and smuggling.Strathspey Highland Ponies: History of Highland Ponies The Highland Pony's calm temperament may be attributable to its having been bred with Arabian horses.Cowboy Frank: Highland Pony

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