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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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ponies
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Several breeds of small horse have developed in different parts of Britain, where they live semi-wild. The three main areas are the New Forest, Dartmoor and Exmoor. Other separate strains are the Highland pony from Scotland (used by stalkers for carrying deer) and the Dales and Fell ponies from northern England. By far the best-known British breeds internationally are the Shetland and the Welsh mountain ponies. The Shetland or 'sheltie' is the smallest of the traditional pony breeds (only the modern miniature varieties, such as the Falabella of Argentina, are smaller). The Welsh mountain pony was brought down from the hills in the 19C to the indignity of working underground in the coal mines, but is now widely used for riding.
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