It's that time of year again!
Like last year, I met up with fellow collector Magdalena after I arrived and we spent the day ogling ponies and trying to work out what interesting variation of dun most of the Highlands were!
The first thing I saw when I arrived was unfortunately the very end of a class, the Highland Ponies Under Saddle.
As usual there were plenty of beautiful ponies.
The prizes were being handed out when I walked up, and a quick google reveals that this triumphant and gorgeous beastie is Royal Caledonian of Fourmerk.
The equally lovely Reserve is Glenbanchor Somerled.
The lap of honour looked like great fun!
Short post is short but the next one will more than make up for it!
Part 2 - Welsh Sec B!
Wow, these are beautiful ponies! I didn't realize that the Highland ponies were such a stout breed. they look like they are build for work! I do love their manes and how beautifully groomed they look! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, they're chunky beasts! They're the largest of all the British native breeds and a lot are still bred for deerstalking, so they have to be strong enough to carry a dead stag up and down the hills.
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