Eriskay pony

(ˌɛrɪsˈkeɪ)

(Breeds) a breed of medium-sized pony, typically grey, with a dense waterproof coat. The Eriskay is the only surviving variety of the native ponies of the Western Isles of Scotland

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SNAPPER ON A MISSION TO HIGHLIGHT ANIMALS' PLIGHT ERISKAY The pure-bred Eriskay pony is considered at critical status but a small number still roam freely, grazing the rocky hillside.

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Organisers are putting up a rare Eriskay pony as one of the prizes after the competition had to move to Taynuilt, near Oban.

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