Since Cabot's arrival on the rugged coast of Newfoundland in 1497, this Island has become home to several breeds of animals, which have become unique to this neck of the woods. There is of course the Newfoundland dog, the not so well known Newfoundland sheep, and the beautiful and Majestic Newfoundland pony. Early settlers to this land had a strong connection to this animal. It proved to be very rugged and well suited to the Islands harsh environment. This particular animal resulted from the breeding of the welsh pony and the New forest pony. The result was a strong hardy animal, that served as a beast of burden for the early settlers. Today there a few of these animals still around. Some have taken the initiative to try and bring these animals back from extinction. Otherwise this province will suffer great loss
Contact the Newfoundland Pony Society for more information
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment