A Special Place for Endangered Newfoundland Ponies

A Special Place for Endangered Newfoundland Ponies

Alyssa Mathews
Canadian Breeds, Pony, Rare Breed

In this episode we meet the Newfoundland Pony! Travel to the Newfoundland Pony Conservancy Center where they breed and rescue the rare Newfoundland Pony. Then go for a ride in the beautiful scenery of New Hampshire!

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Official Breed Representative:

Name: Brynshire's Mandolyn
Breed Origin: Canada
Gender: Mare
Color: Black
Registry: Newfoundland Pony Society
Owned By: Villi Poni Farm
Filmed in: Jaffrey, New Hampshire, USA.

 

Watch the Breed Video:

Did You Know?

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  • The Newfoundland Pony is a critically endangered breed and their total estimated population is less than 400!

  • The ancestors of the Newfoundland Pony arrived with early island settlers.

  • They have been recognized as a Heritage Animal.

  • The Newfoundland Pony Society and places like the Newfoundland Pony Conservancy Center (Previously known as the Villi Pony Sanctuary) are working to preserve and promoted the breed.

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