Newfoundland Pony for sale

The Newfoundland Pony is an animal that can be used for all purposes. This status owns to the various attractive attributes of the breed like power, agility, courage, and intelligence. Newfoundland Ponies are much acclaimed as diligent workers and are also easy to maintain.

The Newfoundland Pony, arrived in the island with its first settlers, who hailed from Britain. The bloodlines of the Newfoundland Pony can be traced back to the Exmoor, Dartmoor and New Forest ponies. Some traces of the Welsh Mountain, Highland and Connemara ponies can also be found in the Newfoundland Pony. These creatures are hardy and are well acclimatized to the harsh climate and arid terrain of these islands. The winters in these North Atlantic islands are particularly harsh and but the Ponies have a great sense of survival, which helps them get through the climate. Owning to the geographical seclusion the Newfoundland Pony has not been exposed to any outside influence; the strongest of the parent herd survived which ensured that the best of the gene pool was passed on to its progeny.

Initially the Newfoundland Pony was employed in plough gardens, haul fishing nets, etc, and other odd chores around the agricultural lands. However with mechanization the importance of the ponies diminished, and the population plunged to an all time low. The government of Newfoundland, took notice of the plight the ponies faced, in due time and declared the ponies as heritage animal. Ever since then, many groups of people, both civilian and government backed, have come forward in support of the pony, saving it from the brink of extinction.

Now days Newfoundland Ponies are used mainly as pleasure mounts, especially for children and novice riders. It is also used for some light draft work but apart from that the main use of these adorable animals remains in the arena of riding.