Fell ponies

Fell ponies are native to Cumbria in the Northwest of England. They were bred for their strength to climb steep slopes and scale rocky terrains whilst hauling heavy machinery and goods. Their thick coats and manes help to protect them from strong winds and cold weather.  

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Hebridean sheep

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An all-black compact mountain sheep with a taste for bramble and young scrub.

Exmoor ponies

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Find out about Exmoor ponies and why we use them in conservation.

Konik ponies

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Konik ponies are one of the largest of the ‘pony’ breeds, often the size of a horse. 'Konik' literally means small horse. They are domestic ponies, bred over 100 years to live in the wild for conservation purposes.