Native breeds
The native, or Mountain and Moorland (M&M) breeds of Great Britain form a group of several breeds of ponies. Many of these are derived from semi-feral ponies kept on moorland or heathland, and some of them still live in this way.
M&M’s are one of the most popular mounts of choice today and the respective classes are usually the biggest on the show field.
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How to buy a Dales pony, plus what to look for in a quality example of this native breed
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Want to buy a Highland pony? A breeder explains how to begin your search for your dream partner
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Want a standard Shetland? Follow this guide on how to find the perfect pony
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‘It’s different’: mixed reaction from showing world to HOYS judging announcement
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Celebrating best of breeds, plus final M&M supreme line-up at London International
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‘What a result for the breed’: Dales stallions take top two spots in M&M supreme at London International
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How to buy the perfect Dartmoor pony for either yourself or a child
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How can I buy my perfect Connemara pony?
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‘He was an utter legend’: farewell to much-loved Welsh pony who dominated in every sphere
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Smiles for miles: 27 joyous competitors who were in the winnings at the BSPS Heritage championships
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Britain’s native horses are ‘the Swiss army knife of equines’ – and we must celebrate them
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‘You can spot a Robbie baby a mile off’: influential Welsh stallion dies aged 31
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Young breeders on a mission to protect and prevent rare native breed from ‘dying out‘
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‘He means the absolute world to us’: home-bred Welsh is crowned M&M supreme at the RIHS
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‘I can’t believe it’: beauty therapist wins first Royal International title with her home-produced Connemara
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‘It would be criminal to retire him’: fourth Windsor championship for legendary Connemara
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‘Pony Club has helped them grow together’: Windsor win for Dartmoor and five-year-old rider
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Which one would you take home? Meet the 12 M&M in-hand champions crowned at Royal Windsor
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‘I hope this proves it is possible’: home-bred, home-shown Highland stallion is M&M supreme at Windsor for NHS worker