The Eriskay Pony (Scottish Gaelic: Each Beag nan Eilean or Each Èirisgeach) is a breed of pony from Scotland. It is generally grey in colour, and has a dense, waterproof coat that protects it in harsh weather. The breed developed in ancient times in the Hebrides of Scotland, and a small population remained pure and protected from crossbreeding by the remoteness of the islands. It is used for light draught work, as a mount for children, in many equestrian disciplines, and for driving.
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust considering the breed's status to be critical. There are two breed registries for the Eriskay Pony: Comann Each nan Eilean - The Eriskay Pony Society, which was formed in 1972[1] and has the King Charles III as society patron,[1] and The Eriskay Pony Society was formed in 1986.[2] Both societies are recognised as holding a studbook of origin for the breed.[3] and resembles the exmoor pony and are usually gray but sometimes are black or bay.
^ ab"The Society". Comann Each nan Eilean - The Eriskay Pony Society. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
^"Eriskay Pony Society". The Eriskay Pony Society. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
^"Horse Passport Issuing Organisations approved to issue registered passports (includes studbooks)" (PDF). Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
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