Kerry Bog Pony
The Kerry bog Pony almost became extinct. By 1994 there were only 20 ponies left in the whole of Ireland.
kerry bog pony
The breed almost vanished during the twentieth century, declining to as few as 40 known members.
The Kerry Bog Pony is a small animal that is quite similar in stature to the Shetland pony. They were affectionately nicknamed Hobbies by the Irish locals.
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Origins ...
Kerry bog pony
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The Kerry Bog Pony is a draft pony breed originating in Ireland, and traditionally used for hauling peat fuel from bogs, as well as for general draught work on small holdings.
* Kerry Bog Pony - (Horse): Definition (92 words)
The Kerry Bog pony faced almost certain extinction in 1994 when there were a mere twenty of these ponies left in all of Ireland...
- Kerry Bog Pony -
The Kerry Bog pony faced almost certain extinction in 1994 when there were a mere twenty of these ponies left in all of Ireland. The Bog Pony is rather small, about the size of a Shetland pony - ten or eleven hands high.
KERRY BOG PONY
Found in Ireland, the Kerry Bog Pony is almost estinct with only about 20 ponies left in all of Ireland.
 See also: Pony, Ponies, Shetland, Chestnut, Mane
  
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