The Exmoor Pony
The breed you are likely thinking of is the Exmoor Pony.
Why
- Island origin: Exmoor ponies originated in Exmoor National Park in southwest England, a region that was once an island during the last glacial period.
- Ship migration: While not specifically migrated by ship, they were likely brought to the region by prehistoric people using horses.
- Pony status: Isolation led to a smaller, hardier breed with strong survival instincts, qualifying them as ponies.
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