How a Children’s Book Sparked a Lifelong Passion for Exmoor Ponies Sunday, November 23, 2025 exmoor ponies conservation charity moorland murielwace literature heritage volunteering wildlife When Karen Minto first opened the pages of Moorland Mousie, she had no idea it would ignite a passion that would last a lifetime. This classic children’s book, first published in 1929 by Muriel Wace under the pen name Golden … Read More
Wild-Looking Ponies on Exmoor Gathered in a Secret Annual Tradition Wednesday, October 29, 2025 exmoor ponies conservation breeding endangered heritage wildlife studbook rarebreeds autumn Every autumn on Exmoor, a remarkable tradition unfolds as local families gather the famous Exmoor ponies. Despite their wild appearance, every Exmoor pony actually has an owner. For example, the Anchor Herd, roaming freely on … Read More
Wild Exmoor Ponies Rounded Up in a Time-Honored Tradition Wednesday, October 29, 2025 exmoor ponies roundup heritage conservation breeding rare endangered native wildlife Every autumn, the dramatic roundup of Exmoor ponies takes place on the moorlands, a captivating tradition that preserves one of Britain’s rarest native breeds. Although commonly believed to be wild, every Exmoor pony is … Read More
Five Ponies Seriously Injured in Dog Attack Near Ellicombe Thursday, October 9, 2025 ponies dogattack injuries ellicombe vetcare conygarwoods policeinvestigation animalwelfare wounds crime Five ponies sustained significant injuries following a dog attack in a field near Conygar Woods, Ellicombe. The animals were discovered with wounds on their faces, necks, legs, and stomachs, all requiring immediate veterinary … Read More
Somerset Rescue Centre Sees “Noah’s Ark” Year with Ponies Rehomed in Pairs Sunday, August 31, 2025 rescue rehoming ponies horses flooding somerset worldhorsewelfare noahsark rehabilitation animalwelfare Somerset’s World Horse Welfare Glenda Spooner Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre is celebrating a remarkable year of rehoming, with nearly 60 ponies and horses finding new homes in 2025. Despite suffering severe flooding earlier … Read More
Meet Rescued Foals and Brave Ponies at Whitchurch's Biggest Horse Open Day Sunday, August 3, 2025 horseworld rescue foals ponies rehabilitation charity whitchurch openday equine animalwelfare Next month, HorseWorld, a renowned horse rescue centre in Whitchurch near Bristol, will open its gates for its much-anticipated annual Open Day on Saturday, August 9. Set across a sprawling 180-acre sanctuary, the event … Read More