Sometimes thought of as Ireland’s answer to the Shetland, Boggies, as they are affectionately known, are native to the bog lands of County Kerry in Southern Ireland and they make great driving ponies.
Sometimes thought of as Ireland’s answer to the Shetland, Boggies, as they are affectionately known, are native to the bog lands of County Kerry in Southern Ireland. Kerry Bog Ponies are small, sturdy ponies ranging from 10 – 12 hh. They have a reputation for a sweet and amenable temperament (in this they may differ from the Shetland!), and their willing nature makes them ideal for small pony drivers.
Traditionally a harness and pack animal, the Kerry Bog Pony was used for harvesting seaweed, transporting peat and carrying milk from the farms to the creamery. As a mountain and moorland pony they have developed to navigate boggy and mountainous terrain and are well adapted to harsh environments. They are known for their hardiness, endurance and resistance to equine disease.
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