The Long Mynd Pony is named for the Long Mynd heath and moorland plateau of the Shropshire Hills. According to the DAD-IS this breed was officially extinct as of 2006, however there is a herd of wild ponies that still lives on the Long Mynd.
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The ponies that occupy the area now are Welsh animals<\/a> (presumably class A). The pony pictured above comes from Long Mynd in 2020 and while it has that obvious pert cuteness of the Welsh Pony, it might differ in conformation either from environmental factors or due to the influence of old Long Mynd animals. <\/p>\n These animals live on common land that is maintained by a collection of local farmers who graze livestock on the land. They are semi-feral and likely protected. <\/p>\n Average height 12.2 hands<\/p>\n Small head has a straight or slightly concave profile All colors<\/a> <\/p>\n Feral animal temperament Semi-feral herd<\/p>\n Long Mynd & District Bridleways Association<\/a><\/p>\nFeatures<\/h3>\n
Physique<\/h3>\n
\nEars are small and pricked
\nNeck is shapely and arched
\nBack is short and straight
\nChest is deep and broad
\nShoulder is long and sloping
\nLegs are sturdy with broad joints
\nHooves are round and tough<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
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\nHardy and tough<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
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