With a wealth of factual interest and superb photography, this addition to Graffeg's compact, accessible Nature Books series is the ideal introduction to the British native pony for all nature lovers.
From their physiology, history and environment across the different regions of Britain to their inclusion in myth, legend, art and literature and the prominent place they hold in our culture, chapters are dedicated to the various breeds found around the UK, including Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Eriskay, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh, Kerry Bog, and Carneddau.
Jane Russ is series editor of the Nature Books series and author of the popular titles The Hare Book, The Fox Book, The Owl Book, The Red Squirrel Book and The Robin Book.