The New Forest Trust provided a contribution towards running the costs of the New Forest Pony Publicity Group, which has taken on the important task of promoting New Forest Pony breed.
A New Forest Pony can make a delightful second stage riding pony for children because they are no taller than 15 hands. Also a “Forester” can have all the characteristics needed to survive on open heaths through the winter, feeding on gorse and holly. This makes it an ideal pony to introduce on to heaths elsewhere in the country where conservation is important.
The New Forest Pony Publicity Group provides information online to encourage private sales and they spend time at shows and events throughout the UK promoting the breed.