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	Deerfield Farm \| Preserving Canada's Equine Heritage
		The pony that emerged was perfectly adapted to the harsh Newfoundland environment and the hard work involved in hauling firewood, timber, kelp and rocks, working the rocky soil and transporting the inhabitants from place to place.
		As a result of its role in the social and economic fabric of communities throughout the Island, the Newfoundland Pony is an integral part of the Island's culture and heritage.
		Further, this pony is renowned for its strength, stamina and willingness to pull hard in the collar and as such, it is a hardy draft pony.
	www.deerfieldfarm.ca /nfldpony/nfdlpony.html (768 words)

	Pony - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ponies are 14.2 hands (abbreviated hh) (1.47 m) at the withers or smaller, while a horse is anything taller than 14.2 hh at the withers.
		Small ponies are 12.2 hh and under, medium ponies are over 12.2 but no taller than 13.2 hh (1.27 to 1.37 m), and large ponies are over 13.2hh but no taller than 14.2 hh (1.37 to 1.47 m).
		Ponies trained by children, rather than by experienced horse trainers, usually turn out to be spoiled because children typically lack the skill to correct bad habits.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pony (420 words)

	Eureka4you.com - Newfoundland & Labrador (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Newfoundland was named by King Henry VII, who referred to John Cabot's discovery in 1497 as the New Found Launde.
		Newfoundland's coat of arms was granted by King Charles I of England on January 1, 1637 and was adopted as a provincial symbol in 1928.
		In Newfoundland, the pitcher-plant (Sarracenia purpurea), also known as the Indian dipper and the huntsman's cup, was suggested for use on the coinage by Queen Victoria and was made an official emblem in 1954.
	www.eureka4you.com /nf/nfindex.htm (225 words)

	Equiworld - The Newfoundland Pony - Horse and Pony Breeds - Equestrian Information on the internet
		The Newfoundland Pony is descended from those pony breeds commonly used in Europe for draft purposes.
		The ponies’ work year was mainly in the fall, winter, and spring when they hauled caplin and seaweed for the gardens and firewood for the winter.
		On September 5, 1997 the Newfoundland Pony became the first animal to be designated a Heritage Animal under this Act and the Newfoundland Pony Society was designated as the organization responsible for the preservation and protection of this animal.
	www.equiworld.net /uk/horsecare/Breeds/newfoundlandpony (943 words)

	Detailed information about Newfoundland and Labrador.
		The Newfoundland is a large dog with the size and strength to perform the tasks required of him.
		The Newfoundland Pony was probably developed from stock brought to the Island around 1600 from England or Europe.
		The Newfoundland Pony Society, incorporated as a charity in 1981 is dedicated to the protection and preservation of the Newfoundland Pony.
	www.maxximvacations.com /newfoundland-labrador/travel-tourism-information.asp (2275 words)

	Newfoundland and Labrador Animals: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage
		This descendant of the Newfoundland dog is believed to have originated on the island and not in Labrador, as the name suggests.
		Newfoundland ponies probably derive from breeds brought from Europe in the early 17th.
		The ponies were used to haul boats out of the water, pull logs from the forest and to prepare land for spring planting.
	www.heritage.nf.ca /facts5.html (562 words)

	Life tough for the Newfoundland - Horse feature articles - Horsetalk -- Horse news, horse advice, world equestrian news ...
		The pony became so entwined in the island's society that a distinct type emerged -- the Newfoundland pony, a sturdy descendant of the seven types of horse imported from Britain -- British Isles Exmoor, Dartmoor, New Forest, Galloway, Welsh, Connemara and Highlands Pony -- mixed on the island.
		The Newfoundland Pony Society and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador are trying to have it established as an official breed and save those remaining animals for what should be a positive future.
		Among the island's pony preservationists, people such as Fishter track each birth, evaluate the breeding success and qualities of the few ungelded males, and try to find owners for the new horses who are interested in keeping them for a lifetime.
	www.horsetalk.co.nz /fea/newf2.shtml (621 words)

	Breeds of Livestock - Newfoundland Pony
		Thousands of the Newfoundland Ponies were sold to meat processing plants in Quebec from where the horse meat was sent to Belgium and France for human consumption.
		On September 12th, 1997, the Government of Newfoundland declared the Newfoundland Pony as a Heritage Animal for the province.
		The future is bright for this animal with the goal being to register the Newfoundland Pony as an official breed under Canada's Animal Pedigree Act through the efforts and coordination of the Newfoundland Pony Society.
	www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/horses/newfoundland/index.htm (488 words)

	NLR 114/97 - Newfoundland Pony Designation Order under the Heritage Animals Act
		The Newfoundland Pony is designated as a heritage animal under section 4 of the
		The Newfoundland Pony Society is designated as a society to act in the preservation of the Newfoundland Pony under paragraph 6(1)(a) of the Act and shall carry out the objects and the duties described in sections 7 and 8 of the Act.
		All fees for the registration of a Newfoundland Pony imposed by the society under paragraph 8(c) of the Act shall be subject to the prior approval of the minister.
	www.hoa.gov.nl.ca /hoa/regulations/rc970114.htm (343 words)

	Newfoundland Pony Web Resources for Students (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Society successfully convinced the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador that the Newfoundland Pony is a living part of the province’s cultural history and as such needed legal protection before the number of breeding ponies became too small to maintain a healthy population.
		As a direct result of these efforts the Heritage Animals Act was passed on December 19, 1996 and on September 15th, 1997, the Newfoundland Pony and the Newfoundland Pony Society both received official designation under this new Act.
		Bred for nearly three centuries from the original Exmoor, Dartmoor, New Forest, Galloway, Welsh, Connemara and Highlands ponies brought to Canada, the Newfoundland pony is perfectly adapted to the rough Newfoundland environment.
	www.cdli.ca /CITE/newfoundlandpony.htm (303 words)

	By Lillian Simmons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Pony spent much of her time off the island with owner Hugh Cash in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where she was used to haul wood and as a riding pony for Cash's daughter Ainsley.
		Meanwhile, as Beatrix made her way home, the first Newfoundland Pony of the Millennium was born in Bay Roberts.
		In the early 1970s the Newfoundland pony population began to dwindle from 10,000 reaching a low of approximately 150.
	www.ucs.mun.ca /~dflynn/pony.html (482 words)

	The Newfoundland Pony
		The Newfoundland Pony is the first Heritage Animal for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
		The Newfoundland Pony Society as the society legally responsible for the protection and preservation of this animal.
		The Newfoundland Pony Society is looking for people who would be willing to purchase or adopt Newfoundland Ponies so that breeding animals can be identified.
	www.infonet.st-johns.nf.ca /providers/green/pony.html (130 words)

	Tales of Fogo Island - Page 59 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Although the ponies were fairly small, they were known to pull heavy loads.
		Ponies were also known for their intelligence and good nature.
		The ponies were also excellent company for men hauling firewood.
	www.nald.ca /Clr/fogo/page59.htm (249 words)

	Bell Island - Where Is It?
		Although granted in 1637, the Arms were unknown to authorities in Newfoundland until they were rediscovered and officially adopted by the Newfoundland Government on January 1, 1928.
		Neither soil nor plants bearing soil may be removed from Newfoundland because of the possibility of accidentally spreading soil-borne diseases from certain areas.
		Vehicles leaving Newfoundland are inspected at the ferry terminals, and soil and plants are subject to confiscation.
	www.bellisland.net /tourist/nfldinfo2.htm (2813 words)

	Newfoundland Pony
		The newfoundland pony was used on a farm as a work animal, most nowadays more people are buying them as babies to raise as pets.
		These ponies first arrived on the shores of Newfoundland from southwest England more than 200 years ago.
		These hard working and loyal ponies were used to haul firewood, timber, kelp, and rocks amongst other things.
	www.gothorsesonline.com /newfoundland-pony/newfoundland-pony.shtml (172 words)

	TrekEarth \| Newfoundland Pony Photo
		The Newfoundland Pony has long been a proud and integral part of Newfoundland culture and history.
		The Newfoundland Pony Society in cooperation with individual owners,are slowing the population decline.
		The Newfoundland Pony Society is a registered charitable organization (1981) and tax receipts can be forwarded for cash donations or for the assessed value of material donations.
	www.trekearth.com /gallery/photo27587.htm (261 words)

	Victoria, Conception Bay, Newfoundland & Labrador (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Victoria Heritage Society supports a stable - sanctuary for the Newfoundland pony in Victoria which has been in operation since 1999 to maintain the species for future generations.
		On display is some of the equipment that was used with the pony to persecute the farming, forestry and fishing industry over the past 300 years.
		Newfoundland Power Hydro Electrical Museum, constructed in 1904, was the only electrical power source serving Conception Bay North and Heart's Content.
	www.baccalieutourism.com /victoria.htm (292 words)

	Exmoor Pony
		The Exmoor pony is the oldest and purist of the British native pony breeds.
		The Exmoor pony is the oldest and purist of the British native
		The Exmoor pony is the oldest and purist of the British native pony
	www.horse101.com /topics/Breeds/exmoor_pony_html (5331 words)

	2004 Christmas Slate Ornament - Newfoundland Pony by DOWNHOMER
		If you are still having problems after you try this, Contact Us and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.
		A mixture of the old and the new with 2004 and Newfoundland Pony engraved into a 500 million-year-old piece of Newfoundland slate.
		Newfoundland & Labrador Christmas 2002 Slate Tree Ornament
	www.shopdownhomer.com /pgi-ProductSpec?28478 (179 words)

	Victoria Community Development Corporation
		Come to Conception Bay on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula and learn about the history of a hardy people, descendants of 16th- and the 17th- century European immigrants.
		The Newfoundland Dog, a giant web-footed dog, whom some think is descended from Viking Lief Erikson's fl "bear dog", was the fishermen's working companion at sea.
		The Newfoundland Pony, a unique breed, has helped islanders harvest seaweed, hay, timber, and ore for over 400 years.
	www.baccalieu.com /vacationsthatmatter/VCDC/html/learning_vacations/nf_dog_pony.htm (218 words)

	Newfoundland Pony
		The newfoundland pony was used on a farm as a work animal, most nowadays more people are buying them as babies to raise as pets.
		These ponies first arrived on the shores of Newfoundland from southwest England more than 200 years ago.
		These hard working and loyal ponies were used to haul firewood, timber, kelp, and rocks amongst other things.
	www.gotpetsonline.com /newfoundland-pony/newfoundland-pony.html (216 words)

	Did You Know? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The provincial flower of Newfoundland is the Pitcher Plant
		Newfoundland is the only Canadian province to have a motto taken directly from the New Testament "(Quaerite Regnum Dei-
		From 1834-1949, Newfoundland issued her own coinage and bank notes.
	www.townofstephenvillecrossing.com /didyouknow.htm (236 words)

	Vacations that Mattter - Community Improvement
		With very little new blood being introduced from outside Newfoundland thes ponies over more than 3 centuries interbred until one common pony emerged, the Newfoundland Pony.
		They were an integral part of the Newfoundland way of life right up to the late 1950's and beyond.
		John's International Airport in St. John's Newfoundland, is the nearest airport to the Baccalieu Trail at about 70 miles away.
	www.baccalieu.com /vacationsthatmatter/cominpro.htm (271 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		This is Cricket our Newfoundland mare. We plan to breed her to Macosa in March of 2002.
		Macosa has just mastered the bit, harness and saddle. He had never been handled or groomed regularly and his feet had never been done. We now have him standing quietly tied or on the cross ties, he stands for the farrier and regular grooming.
		Even thought these two sisters are built very different they look almost identical when they have an attitude. Shows how much their personalities are alike.
	www.maine-horse-vacation.com /NewfyPonies.html (359 words)

	Dogs Labrador Facts Dog Information Source
		(Newfoundland and Labrador) Literacy is defined as the ability to understand and use the printed word in daily activities at home, at work and in the community.
		Newfoundland caribou hunting - hunting tips for woodland caribou hunting and barren ground caribou hunting in Newfoundland and Labrador Caribou Hunting Facts: The scentific name for woodland caribou is "Rangifer tarandus caribou" 80,000 and 120.
		In Labrador, the George River Herd is esimated at.
	big-dogs.ciide.com /big-dogsTO1269.html (765 words)

	Frequently Asked Questions - NewfoundlandandLabrador.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Click on the map to view current Newfoundland and Labrador time.
		The colours of the Newfoundland tartan are partly based on the lyrics to the Ode to Newfoundland.
		Gold for sun, green for the pine clad hills, white for the snow, brown for the minerals under the earth.
	www.newfoundlandlabrador.com /faq/faq03.asp (884 words)

	Ponies And Miniature Horses
		Ponies and miniature horses are often shown in pictures by owners and breeders.
		The breed almost became extinct as the Royal Courts of Europe began to decline.
		Dispersed around the continent, some were imported to the United States where they were used to haul ore, but were later crossbred with draft ponies to create a more heavy boned worker.
	www.gothorsesonline.com /horses/ponies-and-miniature-horses.shtml (141 words)

	Dartmoor Pony
		The Dartmoor Pony is one of nine breeds native to the British Isles.
		Among the common pony breeds are the Shetland, whose.
		The Dartmoor pony is considered to be a superior riding pony for children
	www.horse101.com /topics/Breeds/dartmoor_pony_html (5585 words)

	Newfoundland Facts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Meet the Newfoundlanders and your faith will be restored.
		You see, Newfoundlanders are Newfoundlanders wherever they go.
		The town of Gander in Newfoundland played host to thousands of airline passengers stranded there when American airspace was closed after the September 11 terrorist attacks.
	www.newfoundlanders.net /fact.html (2189 words)

	John Maunder's Newfoundland and Labrador Natural Sciences Links - Environmental Issues, Conservation, and Park Reserves
		Twenty-nine scientists from seven countries met in St John's, Newfoundland from 24-27 February 1997 to consider the interactions between harp seals and fisheries in the Northwest Atlantic.
		Atlantic Cod (Newfoundland and Labrador population) Last COSEWIC designation was "Endangered".
		The NOAA [[U.S.] National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] sponsored NARE study was designed to develop a better understanding of the processes that control the export of pollutants to the atmosphere over the North Atlantic Ocean from the surrounding continents.
	ca.geocities.com /jem@nl.rogers.com/cons.htm (1112 words)

	Newfoundland Pony Society - Characteristics
		Applicant ponies must conform to the following standards in order to be registered as a Newfoundland Pony by the Newfoundland Pony Society:
		Demonstrates and/or documents ancestry to the Newfoundland Pony, acceptable to the Society;
		These standards may vary in the event that a more detailed survey of the breed carried out at a later date shows evidence of any discrepancy.
	www.newfoundlandpony.com /characteristics (163 words)

	Newfoundland and Labrador
		In Newfoundland and Labrador, the pitcher-plant (Sarracenia purpurea), also known as the Indian dipper and the huntsman's cup, was suggested for use on the coinage by Queen Victoria and was made an official emblem in 1954.
		In Beaumont Hamel Park in France, a life-size bronze statue of a caribou commemorates the historic attack on Beaumont Hamel, July 1, 1916, when almost the entire Newfoundland and Labrador Regiment was wiped out.
		The fl spruce, the puffin, the gemstone labrodorite, the Newfoundland dog and the Newfoundland pony.
	www.pch.gc.ca /progs/cpsc-ccsp/atc-ac/nf_e.cfm (148 words)

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