07/12/2024
So excited to take my girl to London. Two weeks to go! 🙏🏼🤩 🎅🏻🎄
Day 7 of our Countdown The London International Horse Show
Today, we’re celebrating the New Forest Pony! 🐴
This year, the New Forest Ponies will be represented by a single mare, marking her debut in the prestigious BSPS / New Horizon Plastics Supreme M&M Final.
Trenley Trinket
Sire: Millyford Majestic Dam: Trenley Tabitha
Bred by Mr and Mrs Young
Owned & Ridden by Lauren Brill
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑷𝒐𝒏𝒚
The New Forest Pony is a recognised British Isles breed with a unique history shaped by centuries of outside influences. Horses have lived in the New Forest in Hampshire since before the last Ice Age, but the first recorded mention dates back to 1016, when locals were granted rights to graze animals in what was then a royal hunting ground.
To improve the breed, various bloodlines were introduced over the years, including Welsh, Thoroughbred, Arab, Hackney, and later Fell, Dales, Highlands, Dartmoor, and Exmoor. This diverse ancestry contributed to the pony’s renowned hardiness, strength, and versatility.
Ponies born and sired on the open New Forest are called “Forest Bred.” These foals, sired by Approved Registered Stallions, are often sold at Beaulieu Road sales, with many becoming exceptional performers.
Today, New Forest Ponies roam freely on 37,500 hectares of common land, reflecting their independence and resilience. Known for excelling in riding, harness work, and horse shows, they remain a cherished and adaptable breed with a rich heritage.
