The Highland Pony is a native
Scottish pony, and is one of the largest of the
mountain and moorland pony breeds of the British Isles. Its
pedigree dates back to the 1880s. It was once a workhorse in the
Scottish mainland and islands, but today is used for
driving, trekking and general riding. They are very hardy and tough, they rarely require shoeing, and are very economical to keep. They usually don't need rugs, and are generally free from many equine diseases.