Latest news with #ponies
CBC
22-07-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Small harness racers are drawing a big reaction at Maritime tracks
The Maritime Mini Racing Series features ponies pulling miniature carts, driven by young harness racers decked out in full gear. An organizer calls the competitors 'the future of harness racing,' and many of the participants say they can't wait to drive the big horses. CBC's Nancy Russell went to see them in action.
The Herald
09-07-2025
- General
- The Herald
Injured pony rescued after ‘cart chase' through Cape Town streets
An injured pony pulling a cart loaded with vehicle scrap was rescued after a dramatic pursuit through the streets into an informal settlement in Cape Town. Cape of Good Hope SPCA Wildlife Rescue officer Stephen Benjamin spotted the cart, carrying three people and the scrap, earlier this week in Mitchells Plain. Concerned about the welfare of the animal, he stopped the cart for inspection. 'From the outset, the occupants were uncooperative and obstructive. On closer inspection, Benjamin discovered the pony had severe wounds on his side, consistent with injuries caused by an ill-fitted harness and the cart rubbing against the animal's skin,' said the SPCA.
BBC News
13-05-2025
- BBC News
Stallion warning as New Forest breeding season starts
Drivers and visitors to the New Forest are being warned to keep their distance as stallions have been released in the New Forest to the behaviour of the 21 stallions could be erratic, verderers who regulate the livestock on the forest have urged visitors not to walk through the pony herds and to keep dogs under close are being urged to be on their guard, plan their route and expect large herds of ponies that are likely to be "flighty and defensive".The stallions were turned out on Monday and will be brought in on 23 June. Urging drivers heed warnings, campaign group New Forest Roads Awareness said: "The stallions are going out to hundreds of ladies that haven't seen a gent in are only thinking about one thing."The ponies will be running, there are foals as well so please drive with care and attention."The approved stallions are turned out each year to different areas across the forest to maintain the New Forest pony as a they are not turned out into the forest the registered stallions live out on one large pasture are owned by commoners who live in properties with ancient rights attached, dating back to the 11th Century, allowing them to graze livestock on the open forest. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
