Lundy Pony

The Lundy Pony had its origin in an experiment on the uninhabited Lundy Island, in the Bristol Channel in 1928.

A group of horses and ponies was put ashore in an experiment. Later more stock was added to the island and the result was the distinctive, tough and hardy pony.

After successive ownership changes of the island and the introductions of various other stallions, some successful and some not, the herd was moved to Cornwall in 1980. After having greater success with improved breeding techniques some mares were moved back to the island again to continue the experiment.

The Lundy Pony conforms to true pony characteristics.

Additionally, its neck is long and quite strong owing to good muscle development. The head is neat with a broad forehead, fine cheekbones and a wide strong jaw. The ears are smaller in appearance. The eye is gentle and alert. The back is short with a body that is strong, deep and well ribbed. The shoulders sloping and well formed. The most common colour is dun with black points but bay, dark chestnut are sometimes found and accepted.

The Lundy stands on average 13.2 hands high.