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'''New Forest Ponies''' or “Foresters" originated in the ] region of ], and today are bred at private studs.


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==Breed Characteristics==
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The breed varies considerably. Height ranges from 12 to 14.2 hh. The smaller ponies generally have a more refined look, the larger ponies tend to have more bone and substance. The head usually lacks pony characteristics. All Foresters have straight limbs, a compact back, sloping shoulder, and possess a great temperament, with a willing and honest attitude, alert but sensible. They are agile, have a good jump, and plenty of stamina.
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All colors except pinto and cream are accepted, although most ponies are bay or brown.

==History of the New Forest Pony==
The ponies began in the New Forest region of Britain, and have lived in a semi-wild state since the 10th century. In 1208, a total of 18 ] mares were added to the native New Forest stock. Then in 1765, the ] stallion Marske (the sire of the famous Eclipse) was bred with the local New Forest mares, producing larger and more refined ponies. His influence can still be seen today with the large heads, long and low stride, and good shoulder conformation of the ponies.

] blood was again added in the 1850s. From 1852-1860, ] lent her ] stallion Zorah to refine the ponies, and then sent the ] stallion Yirrassan and another ] stallion, Abeyan, in 1889. In the 1890s, other breeds were also used to enhance the breed, including the ], ], ], ], and ].

In 1891, the Association for the Improvement of New Forest Ponies was founded, aiming to find good stallions to breed with New Forest mares. The studbook was started in 1910.

==The New Forest Pony Today==
The New Forest Pony still travels freely in the Forest, and is owned privately by those who have grazing rights. Annual sales are held to sell the surplus ponies, some being exported to ], ], and ] for use as ponies for children, and for breeding in those countries.

New Forest Ponies are used for a variety of disciplines, including ], ], ], ], driving, gymkhana and hunter classes.

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