3 days old. Thank goodness we worked so hard on imprinting! Hahaha. Kidding. No imprinting needed with this breed.
Truth be told, this is how horses used to be, before registry breed standards and breeding for one purpose/fad, or look, over another, watered down gene pools. And that is what we are working so hard to prevent happening to this breed.
We don’t need just owners and breeders. We most definitely don’t need competition, the intense show circuit. We need breed stewards, and conservation minded people, to keep this breed as it is, to embrace their differences versus forcing them to conform to a flawed ideology of what a horse is today.
The species needs help, and focusing on preserving healthy genetics is what will save it, as well as improve the health and welfare of these animals vs manipulating them to conform to the human need to excel in competition.
The only thing this breed should be competing against is extinction, not only of its numbers. but its precious unique traits that amazingly remain in our modern world today.
#newfoundlandsheritagebreed
Shandy, keeping the flys away from her little one’s face.
Newfoundland Pony foal Beacon of Hope
Imprinting? Hahaha - no such thing needed. They are born friendly. Evergreen Grove’s Beacon of Hope. #newfoundlandponyusa #Newfoundlandsheritagebreed
Another fabulous non-profit benefit dinner tonight at the WOODBOUND INN! Food was superb! Old friends, new friends and pony fans all together made for lively conversation and a lovely evening!
And the buffet is always far from ordinary - Tonight: Ground Beef Puttanesca, Haddock Piccata, Fettucini, Green Bean, Soup - Cream of Broccolo soup and scrumptious Beet Salad.
Huge variety of desserts!
Yumm!
So very thankful for everyone who came out to dine with us and most especially for the kindness of the Woodbound Inn doing such great things for non-profits. 🩷
Newfoundland pony and a couple of mini pals enjoying a rocky hillside. Besides severe winters and very little pasture, this is also their element. Want a healthy Newfoundland Pony? Give them what they need, not what you need!
Flat rich pasture, no woods, and being closed in stalls isnt breed sensitive. Metabolic syndrome is a problem for this pony when placed in an artificial environment.
Caught this at the tail end of their dance, everyone is happy spring is coming!
Newfoundland Ponies enjoying this sunny day!