Julia Hawkins said her husband was served papers by the town on Friday, telling them their barn and Sparks the Shetland pony had to be removed within 30 days.
There are now more Newfoundland Ponies outside of the province than in Newfoundland. Advocates are working to increase numbers and protection, and a Heritage Park is part of the plan.
Meet Ace, a handsome fellow I met over in Rindge recently. Not only striking in appearance, Ace is also gentle, friendly, hard-working and eager to please. And perhaps most importantly, Ace is a stallion among a population of only about 500 remaining.