In order to accommodate the modern uses of Highland ponies, have they developed into a different type from their ancestors? The next aspects of the breed standard to consider are the hindquarters and the hindleg. In the earliest period of development of the The breed was originally bred to work on the small farms of Scotland, hauling timber and game, as well as ploughing.
Broad-muzzled with a deep jowl.
STALLIONS with white markings other than a small star are NOT eligible for licensing.ACTION: Straight and free moving without undue knee action.CAPABILITIES: A ride, drive and pack animal which can adapt to many equestrian disciplines. The perfect pony does not yet exist but it is important to focus on the breed’s own strengths so that the highland pony does not merge into an all encompassing “native breed".
A pony should also be alert with a kindly eye and an interest in its surroundings. Feather soft and silky.MANE AND TAIL: Hair should be natural, flowing and untrimmed with a full tail.COLOURS: A range of duns, mouse, yellow, grey, cream. Broken colours such as skewbald and piebald are not allowed.
Where a pony has sloping quarters it also usually has a much straighter hind leg which is not a desirable trait.
The second aspect of breed type to consider is the head.
The winter coat consists of a layer of strong, badger-like hair over a soft, dense undercoat, which enables this breed of pony to live out in all types of weather. From the photograph it is impossible to assess height but does the example still look like a Highland whether small or large?
It is one of the largest of the British Native Breeds and should show substance and strength.
It is one of the largest of the British Native Breeds and should show substance and strength.HEAD: Well carried and alert with kindly eye. The body of this pony is … Initially used as a workhorse, they are now used mainly for riding purposes. The Highland Pony is a breed of domestic ponies that developed in Scotland. Over many centuries, the breed has adapted to the variable and often severe climatic and environmental conditions of Scotland. Its height ranges from 13-14.2 hands high.
A small star is acceptable but any other white markings on face or legs are strongly discouraged, as is white on hoofs. Similarly, if colts have been gelded, the Society’s records should be updated. Highland Pony Lifespan: 20-35+ years Height: 13.2-14.2 h.h. The pony in the photograph shows good, short cannon bones but it could be judged that he is too upright in his pasterns. The winter coat consists of a layer of strong, badger like hair over a soft, dense undercoat which enables this breed of pony to live out in all weathers.
Does the pony in the photograph match these criteria? Many ponies have a dorsal stripe and some show zebra markings on legs and shoulder.
In order to accommodate the modern uses of Highland ponies, have they developed into a different type from their ancestors? The next aspects of the breed standard to consider are the hindquarters and the hindleg. In the earliest period of development of the The breed was originally bred to work on the small farms of Scotland, hauling timber and game, as well as ploughing.
Broad-muzzled with a deep jowl.
STALLIONS with white markings other than a small star are NOT eligible for licensing.ACTION: Straight and free moving without undue knee action.CAPABILITIES: A ride, drive and pack animal which can adapt to many equestrian disciplines. The perfect pony does not yet exist but it is important to focus on the breed’s own strengths so that the highland pony does not merge into an all encompassing “native breed".
A pony should also be alert with a kindly eye and an interest in its surroundings. Feather soft and silky.MANE AND TAIL: Hair should be natural, flowing and untrimmed with a full tail.COLOURS: A range of duns, mouse, yellow, grey, cream. Broken colours such as skewbald and piebald are not allowed.
Where a pony has sloping quarters it also usually has a much straighter hind leg which is not a desirable trait.
The second aspect of breed type to consider is the head.
The winter coat consists of a layer of strong, badger-like hair over a soft, dense undercoat, which enables this breed of pony to live out in all types of weather. From the photograph it is impossible to assess height but does the example still look like a Highland whether small or large?
It is one of the largest of the British Native Breeds and should show substance and strength.
It is one of the largest of the British Native Breeds and should show substance and strength.HEAD: Well carried and alert with kindly eye. The body of this pony is … Initially used as a workhorse, they are now used mainly for riding purposes. The Highland Pony is a breed of domestic ponies that developed in Scotland. Over many centuries, the breed has adapted to the variable and often severe climatic and environmental conditions of Scotland. Its height ranges from 13-14.2 hands high.
A small star is acceptable but any other white markings on face or legs are strongly discouraged, as is white on hoofs. Similarly, if colts have been gelded, the Society’s records should be updated. Highland Pony Lifespan: 20-35+ years Height: 13.2-14.2 h.h. The pony in the photograph shows good, short cannon bones but it could be judged that he is too upright in his pasterns. The winter coat consists of a layer of strong, badger like hair over a soft, dense undercoat which enables this breed of pony to live out in all weathers.
Does the pony in the photograph match these criteria? Many ponies have a dorsal stripe and some show zebra markings on legs and shoulder.
In order to accommodate the modern uses of Highland ponies, have they developed into a different type from their ancestors? The next aspects of the breed standard to consider are the hindquarters and the hindleg. In the earliest period of development of the The breed was originally bred to work on the small farms of Scotland, hauling timber and game, as well as ploughing.
Broad-muzzled with a deep jowl.
STALLIONS with white markings other than a small star are NOT eligible for licensing.ACTION: Straight and free moving without undue knee action.CAPABILITIES: A ride, drive and pack animal which can adapt to many equestrian disciplines. The perfect pony does not yet exist but it is important to focus on the breed’s own strengths so that the highland pony does not merge into an all encompassing “native breed".
A pony should also be alert with a kindly eye and an interest in its surroundings. Feather soft and silky.MANE AND TAIL: Hair should be natural, flowing and untrimmed with a full tail.COLOURS: A range of duns, mouse, yellow, grey, cream. Broken colours such as skewbald and piebald are not allowed.
Where a pony has sloping quarters it also usually has a much straighter hind leg which is not a desirable trait.
The second aspect of breed type to consider is the head.
The winter coat consists of a layer of strong, badger-like hair over a soft, dense undercoat, which enables this breed of pony to live out in all types of weather. From the photograph it is impossible to assess height but does the example still look like a Highland whether small or large?
It is one of the largest of the British Native Breeds and should show substance and strength.
It is one of the largest of the British Native Breeds and should show substance and strength.HEAD: Well carried and alert with kindly eye. The body of this pony is … Initially used as a workhorse, they are now used mainly for riding purposes. The Highland Pony is a breed of domestic ponies that developed in Scotland. Over many centuries, the breed has adapted to the variable and often severe climatic and environmental conditions of Scotland. Its height ranges from 13-14.2 hands high.
A small star is acceptable but any other white markings on face or legs are strongly discouraged, as is white on hoofs. Similarly, if colts have been gelded, the Society’s records should be updated. Highland Pony Lifespan: 20-35+ years Height: 13.2-14.2 h.h. The pony in the photograph shows good, short cannon bones but it could be judged that he is too upright in his pasterns. The winter coat consists of a layer of strong, badger like hair over a soft, dense undercoat which enables this breed of pony to live out in all weathers.
Does the pony in the photograph match these criteria? Many ponies have a dorsal stripe and some show zebra markings on legs and shoulder.
Broad-muzzled with a deep jowl,Reasonable length of neck going from wither with a good sloping shoulder and well-placed forearm.Well-balanced and compact with deep chest and plenty of room for heart and lungs. It has adapted over many centuries to the variable and often severe climatic and environmental conditions of Scotland. So what does this actually mean?
It is one of the largest of the British Native Breeds and should show substance and strength.
A pony’s bone should match its top so a taller pony should have depth of body and more bone than a smaller example.
Others show a slight seasonal change in colour between winter and summer coats.
Aug 14, 2018 - Explore barbarabarham3's board "Highland Pony", followed by 669 people on Pinterest. An estimated 5500 Highland Ponies remain in the world today, with most in Highland Pony Champion at the Royal Highland Show 2005 It is one of the largest of the British Native Breeds and should show substance and strength. The Highland Pony Society (HPS) provides the following breed description: The Highland Pony is … Ribs well sprung.QUARTERS AND HINDLEGS: Powerful quarters with well developed thigh, strong second thigh and clean flat hocks.LEGS: Flat hard bone, broad knees, short cannon bones, oblique pasterns and well shaped broad dark hoofs. The photograph shows a pony with suitable amount of bone which looks in proportion to the rest of his body. The Highland Pony is one of the three native breeds of the Scottish Tracing the history of the breed presents difficulties. Appeareance: Well-carried and alert with a kindly eye. This angulation equates with the roundness of the hindquarters. Ribs well sprung.QUARTERS AND HINDLEGS: Powerful quarters with well developed thigh, strong second thigh and clean flat hocks.LEGS: Flat hard bone, broad knees, short cannon bones, oblique pasterns and well shaped broad dark hoofs.
Overheight ponies fall outwith the breed description.
In order to accommodate the modern uses of Highland ponies, have they developed into a different type from their ancestors? The next aspects of the breed standard to consider are the hindquarters and the hindleg. In the earliest period of development of the The breed was originally bred to work on the small farms of Scotland, hauling timber and game, as well as ploughing.
Broad-muzzled with a deep jowl.
STALLIONS with white markings other than a small star are NOT eligible for licensing.ACTION: Straight and free moving without undue knee action.CAPABILITIES: A ride, drive and pack animal which can adapt to many equestrian disciplines. The perfect pony does not yet exist but it is important to focus on the breed’s own strengths so that the highland pony does not merge into an all encompassing “native breed".
A pony should also be alert with a kindly eye and an interest in its surroundings. Feather soft and silky.MANE AND TAIL: Hair should be natural, flowing and untrimmed with a full tail.COLOURS: A range of duns, mouse, yellow, grey, cream. Broken colours such as skewbald and piebald are not allowed.
Where a pony has sloping quarters it also usually has a much straighter hind leg which is not a desirable trait.
The second aspect of breed type to consider is the head.
The winter coat consists of a layer of strong, badger-like hair over a soft, dense undercoat, which enables this breed of pony to live out in all types of weather. From the photograph it is impossible to assess height but does the example still look like a Highland whether small or large?
It is one of the largest of the British Native Breeds and should show substance and strength.
It is one of the largest of the British Native Breeds and should show substance and strength.HEAD: Well carried and alert with kindly eye. The body of this pony is … Initially used as a workhorse, they are now used mainly for riding purposes. The Highland Pony is a breed of domestic ponies that developed in Scotland. Over many centuries, the breed has adapted to the variable and often severe climatic and environmental conditions of Scotland. Its height ranges from 13-14.2 hands high.
A small star is acceptable but any other white markings on face or legs are strongly discouraged, as is white on hoofs. Similarly, if colts have been gelded, the Society’s records should be updated. Highland Pony Lifespan: 20-35+ years Height: 13.2-14.2 h.h. The pony in the photograph shows good, short cannon bones but it could be judged that he is too upright in his pasterns. The winter coat consists of a layer of strong, badger like hair over a soft, dense undercoat which enables this breed of pony to live out in all weathers.
Does the pony in the photograph match these criteria? Many ponies have a dorsal stripe and some show zebra markings on legs and shoulder.
