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Newfoundland ponies gaining hoofhold in Perth cbc.ca 1 hour ago Hallie Cotnam
A small farm in Perth, Ont., is taking big steps to rescue a historically significant pony breed with the birth of two new foals.
Newfoundland ponies descended from original stock brought to the island by British settlers to pull wagons and haul firewood, timber and kelp. They re distinct from other breeds in that their coat is especially thick and their front legs are closely set. They … have survival traits that have evolved from living on such a rugged, harsh island, said Korrine Affleck, co-owner of Willow Creek Stables. They ve got very small, short, furry ears that protect them against frostbite and black flies.
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A local couple are working to save a rare breed of pony.
On April 16, a Newfoundland pony was born on the Bar Lazy M7 Ranch, just outside of Millet, adding one more filly to the 500 Newfoundland Ponies in the world.
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“Though still a bit shy, Silvie is destined to help remove the breed from the list of critically endangered,” said Cari McDonnell.
McDonnell said after her children moved out in 2016 she was looking for fill her time.