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Encyclopedia > Eriskay pony

Eriskay pony. A rare breed of pony from the Isle of Eriskay of the Outer Hebrides in northern Scotland. There are currently only about 300 Eriskays in the world.


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Breeds of Livestock - Eriskay Pony (602 words)
Modern Eriskay ponies are the last surviving remnants of the original native ponies of the Western Isles of Scotland.
Eriskays were then subject to the forces of living in a society where women and children did most of the work while the men were at sea.
Eriskay ponies are very distinctive in that they are usually born fl or bay and usually turn grey as they mature, a few individuals have remained fl or bay into adulthood, but no other colors occur.
Equiworld - Equestrian Information - The Eriskay Pony - horses and ponies on the internet (1106 words)
The Eriskay Pony is the last survivor of the native ponies of the Western Isles of Scotland.
Eriskay ponies are very distinctive in that they are usually born fl or bay and usually turn grey as they mature, a few individuals have remained fl or bay into adulthood, but no other colours occur.
Eriskay Ponies are proving themselves very versatile in all spheres, with members of the Eriskay Pony Society taking part in activities ranging from pony club eventing to dressage, Western, Endurance, Driving and Jumping.
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