Pony Power

The hill bred Welsh Mountain Pony is a local and hardy breed that has graced our landscape for centuries. However, from a population of 10,000 ponies a hundred years ago, there has been a dramatic decline with the current population numbering just 400. The decline of Welsh mountain ponies has contributed to increased hillside scrub growth, increasing fire risk and grazing loss. These ponies manage scrub by grazing but can also provide power for sustainable technologies such as bracken bashers.