The Highland Pony History

A strong and hardy native of Scotland, found on the mainland and in the Western isles. Ranging in height from 13 to 14.2 h.h. it is one of the most versatile of the British native breeds. They are hardy and of sound constitution, while their winter coat, consisting of a layer of strong badger-like hair over a soft, dense undercoat, enables them to live out in all weathers.

Highlands are powerful, well built animals with short, broad heads, cresty necks and compact muscular bodies. Their sure-footedness, willingness to work, docile nature and immense stamina make them ideal for work over rough, often inhospitable terrain. They make excellent 'family' ponies, many being natural jumpers, and are very easily broken to harness.

Misty (Harkaway Lodge Eve

(Haven Gabby x Barrymoor Dorian)

Croft Cnoc Cherrie

(Croft Cnoc Chloe x Barrymoor Dorian )

Longridge Rob Roy - 3 yr old gelding

(Harkaway Lodge Venus x Harkaway Lodge McMillan )

THE GIRLS

Longridge Fiona

(Harkaway Lodge Eve x Croft Cnoc Montgomery)

Harkaway Lodge Venus

(Harkaway Lodge Jemima x Barrymoor Mercury)

Longridge Farm

About six years ago I saw my first Highland Pony on TV, and thereafter I was hooked. My preference for Arabians was suddenly abandoned and I was soon making arrangements for my first Highland Pony purchase - Misty. My arabians are still here and much loved - but they are now outnumbered!!

Misty was soon followed by her half-sister Cherrie and our colt Montgomery (currently out on lease and standing at stud in WA), and then Venus arrived in foal to McMillan. Our first foal, Rob Roy, was born in September 2005 and our second foal, Fiona, was born in December 2007.

Venus is due to foal in the next few months and that completes our Highland Pony family - for the moment!!!

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