Eriskay pony. A rare breed of pony from the Isle of Eriskay of the Outer Hebrides in northern Scotland. They originated from the Celtic type with no imported bloodlines. There are currently only about 300 Eriskays in the world.
ERISKAY PONY SOCIETY
The Society exists to promote the breeding and use of the Eriskuy Pony in the present day. These rare ponies of remarkable temperament and hardiness are carving a special niche for themselves in today's competitive world.
Eriskay ponies are usually born black or bay and typically turn grey as they mature, though a few have remained black or bay into adulthood. No other colours occur.
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The Eriskay Pony is said to have an amiable and placid nature, which in combination with its small size, makes it one of the most suitable mounts for children and novice riders.
The Eriskay pony is one of the last pure pony strains that survives on the Hebrides Isles in Scotland and they are a very rare breed today.
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Origins ...
Eriskay Pony
The Eriskay Pony is the only surviving variety of Hebridean pony and are found on the Hebrides islands off the coast of Scotland. They originated from the Celtic type with no imported bloodlines. The Eriskay pony is almost extinct.
Eriskay Ponies are proving themselves very versatile in all spheres, with members of the Eriskay Pony Society taking part in activities ranging from pony club eventing to dressage, Western, Endurance, Driving and Jumping.
Eriskay ponies are very distinctive in that they are usually born black or bay and usually turn grey as they mature, a few individuals have remained black or bay into adulthood, but no other colors occur.
Eriskay Pony
Preserving the Eriskay Pony
For a small animal, the Eriskay Pony is quite controversial in several aspects. Popular topics of dispute range from its origin to current breeding goals.
ERISKAY PONY HORSE
Found off the coast of Scotland on the Hebrides Islands, the Eriskay Pony breed is the only variety of Hebridean ponies remaining.
Eriskay Pony Mother Society
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The Eriskay Pony
The Eriskay Pony is the last survivor of the native ponies of the Western Isles of Scotland. Its origins are ancient, certainly with Celtic and Norse connections.
Eriskay Pony
Originated in: Eriskay, Outer Hebrides
Height: 12 to 13.2 hands high
Colour: Grey; sometimes black or bay. (Foals are often born brown or black and turn grey with maturity).
*Eriskay Pony - varieties of grey, never chestnut, piebald, skewbald, or with white markings
Erlunchun - grey or bay
Estonian Draft - N A
Estonian native - chestnut, bay, light bay, dun, and gray, minimal white ...
into line with Beck's great enthusiasm, the 'Eriskay pony', which he is anxious to establish as some undiscovered
and untouched survival of Scotland's early pony.
Horse Breeds: Dutch Warmblood, East Bulgarian, Egyptian, Eriskay Pony, Estonian Native
Submitted by: Phillipe Wiskell ...
Two centuries ago the Highland was the universal workhorse throughout Scotland. Many breeds that are now extinct branch from this versatile breed, such as the Eriskay, Barra, Mull, Islay, Rhum, and Gocon.
 See also: Pony, Ponies, Eriskay Pony, Bay, Black
  
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