Once again these shots were taken when I was out with
my bird group. If you saw them on Thursdays post, you will know that no one could ID them. Then I had a brain wave on how to find out about these ponies and have succeeded. They were very friendly and ate grass from our hands.
They are Konik Ponies and are owned by NIEA and are
currently on site to help maintain the Pondage wetlands .
They
are an ancient breed –related to the now extinct Tarpan pony they thrive year
round in conditions too challenging for
more domesticated animals.
There
are mares, filly’s and foals and their names are-
Darla, Diana, Duma, Freya,
Eostre, and Eimear.
The three foals that were born around May time are not yet named.
There
are an additional eight geldings and a stallion and colt on other parts of the
reserves but these are not open to the public.
You never know, perhaps somday I may be allowed to go and photoraph them.
You never know, perhaps somday I may be allowed to go and photoraph them.
I am linking this post with Saturday Critters.
I do hope you enjoyed seeing these gorgeous ponies and finding out a little bit about them.
Thanks to Dr. Rory Mellon who is the Conservation and Estate Manager at the Quoile Countryside Centre for the addition information.
Many thanks for your visit and also for all your comments.
Thanks to Dr. Rory Mellon who is the Conservation and Estate Manager at the Quoile Countryside Centre for the addition information.
Many thanks for your visit and also for all your comments.
They are beautiful! Especially the foal. Being related to an extinct breed is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThese onies are awesome.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the additional information - and for more photos of these charmers.
ReplyDeleteThe colts are precious, Margaret. The moms are really nice horses too. I am glad you got to see these and to share them. Thank you.
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They are an attractive breed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ponies, aren't they sweet, love them.
ReplyDeleteLovely captures of these tough Konik ponies and adorable foals.
ReplyDeleteNice work on Google Margaret. Those horses are certainly different to any I have ever seeen.
ReplyDeleteLovely group of ponies and thanks for finding out the additional information.
ReplyDeletethey do look very hardy and they need to be in our weather!
An interesting post Margaret and thanks for finding out the additional information. The photos are lovely as are the ponies :) Have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe horses and ponies are just wonderful. I love the curly nature of the mane on the little ones. Great photographs as always. I'm glad this ancient breed is being conserved and used in such an appropriate setting!
ReplyDeleteHello, thanks for their id's Margaret! The fillies and foals are adorable. I love their pretty color. Beautiful horses and photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post today. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all the additional information about these ponies. It's a breed I'd never heard of. Your photos are terrific.
ReplyDeleteSeems like its the best of both worlds there. Home for these ponies and they tackle wetland concerns.
ReplyDeleteI was going to use the word gorgeous! They really are amazing and it is so interesting to learn more about them! Love those babies...and the names! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThe foals are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLovely set of photos. Have a wonderful weekend :)
Beautiful! The second photo is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week-end!
Magnificent shots of the beautiful horses love the mother and her foal ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend to you ~ ^_^
Thank you for the pony identification. These are new to me. They are great looking. Glad you found out about them. Great photos. The mares look friendly.
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful. The babies are so cute. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous ponies on this brilliant photos.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend and good vibrations.
LG Eva
So pretty! SO CUTE!!!
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Hi Margaret, it is such a pleasure to see these photos and to learn about their breed. Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots of horses.
ReplyDeleteI want one for the back yard--- to heck with the neighbors! Great post.
ReplyDeleteOh my! Those foals are so sweet.They almost make a horse lover out of me. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet babies and mamas too. I hope you do get to photograph the other horses too. Good of you to do a research and find out about them.
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It's lovely to have the additional information about the ponies and foals, really interesting. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWren x
Takes me back to the days of riding Shetland ponies at Mrs. Rachel's on Sunday afternoons. Thanks for sharing these sweet photos.
ReplyDeleteThese are delightful Margaret.
ReplyDeleteOh, Margaret! What beautiful horses.
ReplyDeleteAww, the foals are adorable! Have a great week ahead, Margaret.
ReplyDeleteVery cute.............
ReplyDeleteAw. So adorable!
ReplyDeletethey are beautiful animals. And such cute foals :) Thanks for sharing them
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