Pictured: Pure bred Highland, Dungarron Ghillie. Bred and owned By Angela Cook, Dungarron Highland Ponies, NSW

The Highland Pony, ranging in height from 13 hands to 14.2 hands high, is one of the most versatile of British native breeds. It is hardy and of sound constitution, while the winter coat, consisting of a layer of strong, badger-like hair over a soft, dense undercoat, enables it to live out in all weathers. As the breed has a height range of 6 inches, obviously some of the smaller ponies will be of lighter type than the larger ones. All, however, should have the same assets of good bone and substance for their height, thus making them stronger, and up to more work and weight than most other ponies of similar size.

Highlands of all heights should be compact, with good fronts, shoulders, and withers and with well-developed quarters. They should move straight and freely and show true 'pony' character. They are good rides, and make excellent "family" ponies, many being natural jumpers. They are easily broken to harness and because of their docility, sure-footedness and native intelligence, are invaluable as pack ponies and for farm and forestry work. Highland Ponies also make good foundation stock for the breeding of high-class hunters and event horses, the transmission to their off-spring of much of their natural sagacity being here of inestimable value.

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Membership and general breed enquiries to the secretary of the Highland Pony Society of Australia:
Anna Thirkell, 340 Mont Albert Road, Garfield, Vic., 3814, Australia