Meerkats
(Suricata suricatta)
We have 3 ponies on the farm and they are some of the animals that have been with us the longest, their names are Holly, Charlie and Fudge.
Holly and Charlie are very well known with our visitors and are available to groom and walk during our pony animal encounter.
Ponies are very strong animals, whose bodies are stockier than horses. On average a pony can carry around 20% of its own body weight on its back. Ponies, like horses have 2 blind spots, one is right behind them so if they sense something threatening behind them they make kick and another blind spot directly in front of them closer than around 120cm.
They have thick coats to keep them warm in the winter, when the weather gets warmer, their coats can be groomed to brush out the old hair to help keep them cooler.
Where can you see our Ponies?
Our ponies are some of our golden oldies, so move around the farm depending on the weather. They can sometimes be found in the silver barn or in the paddock near to sheep racing.
A WPF Secret
Fudge and Holly are related!
The Key Facts
Habitat
A ponies’ habitat is usually open fields with plenty of grazing.
Food and Diet
A ponies main food is hay and grass, older ponies may benefit from a coarse mix for extra nutrients, or nutrient lick blocks – especially in hot weather.
Size
Ponies are measured in hands. Smaller ponies are around 12.2 hands (127cm) and larger ponies 14.2 hands (147cm)
Population in the World
There are over two hundred breeds of ponies, with the Shetland Pony being the most well-known
Conservation Status
Ponies aren’t listed on the IUCN red list.
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Animal Encounters
Our Animal Encounters are a great way to get up-close and personal to your favourite farm animal for an interative 30 minute experience for your group of up to 6 people.
You will need to purchase individual daytime admission tickets if you wish to stay on the farm after your encounter.
Animal Sponsorship
Our animal sponsorship is a great way to support the Farm. We have 3 different levels of sponsorship available for a selection of our animals which is valid for a year from purchase.
Each animal sponsorship comes with its own certificate and you also get the opportunity to visit us here at the Farm.
