Eriskay pony
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Eriskay pony. A rare breed of pony from the Isle of Eriskay of the Outer Hebrides in northern Scotland. There are currently only about 300 Eriskays in the world.
Eriskay ponies are unusual in that they are usually born black or bay and typically turn grey as they mature, a few have remained black or bay into adulthood, but no other colours occur. Their coat is dense, waterproof, and of medium length and they have a little, light feathering on their legs. They stand between between 12.0 and 13.2 hands high (1.2 to 1.32 metres).
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External links
- Eriskay Pony Society (http://www.eriskaypony.com/)
- British Horse Society page on the Eriskay (http://www.bhs.org.uk/Breeds/Eriskay.htm)
