Eriskay Pony Breed Characteristics

Head:
Good bold eyes set well apart. Wide forehead with well set ears in proportion. Head should be generous and pleasant with a deep jaw and tapering muzzle denoting intelligence and kind temperament.

Shoulder, neck & front:
A good sloping shoulder with the neck set in high and carried proudly, showing a good length of rein. The chest should not be too broad.

Body:
A long rib cage and very short loin ensure strength to the back. Croup to buttocks gently sloping to tail. A naturally good carriage allowing the hindquarters to work efficiently.

Limbs & feet:
Limbs strong but not thick, having plenty of clean flat bone and just a little find feather. Hooves should be hard and sound, well rounded and a natural extension of a well proportioned leg.

Action:
Smooth and free without exaggeration. Good rhythm and cadence. Walk and trot straight and true with good flexion of the hocks and freedom of the shoulders.

Mane, tail & coat:
Mane and tail not coarse and heavy. Fine low set dock and tail well carried. Fine silky coat in summer. Dense but not unduly heavy coat in winter.

Height:
Typically 12.0hh to 13.2hh

Character:
Active, honest and workmanlike with excellent temperament. Sensible and intelligent with a pronounced level of confidence and affinity with humans.

For further information, please the Eriskay Pony Society website