The New Forest Pony ... a true all-rounder!
Intelligence, strength, calm temperament and versatility.
The New Forest ponies most endearing quality is their inbred, gentle nature. Their calm temperament naturally recommends them as an excellent choice and an ideal mount for both children and adults. They have long been raced locally and are surprisingly fast, especially over rough terrain. They are suited to many competitive activities from Pony Club to polo, driving to dressage, they are naturals at jumping and gymkhana and are successfully trained to carry handicapped riders.
All in all, the modern New Forest Pony is an exceptional all-rounder with an endearing character, that has developed as a result of both its unique environment and strong association with the people who have been responsible for the development of the breed.
Latest News...
Golden Wonder.
The dispensation agreed with Holland allowing high precentage Golden Wonder stock to breed down to 6.25% finished at the end of 2012. From now on progeny from ponies with more than 6.25% Golden Wonder blood are no longer eligible for the main section of the Stud Book. Please contact the office for more information if required.
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MYOTONY
This is the name of a disease that has been diagnosed to two Dutch New Forest ponies in Holland.
Please help us to gather any possibly relevant information about this newly discovered problem by reading the following statement Click here
At our recent Board Meeting it was decided that a programme of testing all the licenced breeding stallions for this problem would be starting immediately. All results will be published and made available on the website and in our Society publications.
Myotnia Results to date see.......... latest News
The Value of Registration
Registration increases the value
of your pony, makes it more marketable and opens the door to many local, regional and national activities available to registered ponies. The NFPB&CS is the Official Breed Society and holders of the New Forest Pony Stud Book.
We assess eligibilty of New Forest Ponies for inclusion within the
Pure Bred or Part Bred Registers, and issue Passports accordingly.