'All's Good' for the newborn Wild Carneddau Foal and Mother - Pensychnant Nature Reserve, Sychnant Pass, Conwy ,North Wales - 14.9.2020.
Came across this newly born Carneddau Foal and its Mother near the Gwern Engen lake which forms part of the 148 acre Pensychnant Nature Reserve. It's can only be a few weeks old - hence it's still suckling and the stumpy tail.
Compared to the rugged and open surrounding hillsides and mountains this area offers distinct advantages for raising young. In fact I came across many parent groups with much older foals too.
Not only is the grazing much better, with a nearby plentiful supply of cool fresh water, there's also the added protection of high ferns and other undergrowth.
There are thought to be around 200 Carneddau Ponies living wild on the Carneddau Plateau between Aber and Conwy on the North Wales Coast - of which the Pensychnant Nature Reserve is a part. They are a sturdy and hardy breed capable of surviving even the harshest of winters. Research has shown them to be one of the rarest breeds in the world - having lived in the mountains for thousands of years and being around since the time of the Celts.
Such lovely and endearing animals - long may they continue!
'All's Good' for the newborn Wild Carneddau Foal and Mother - Pensychnant Nature Reserve, Sychnant Pass, Conwy ,North Wales - 14.9.2020.
Came across this newly born Carneddau Foal and its Mother near the Gwern Engen lake which forms part of the 148 acre Pensychnant Nature Reserve. It's can only be a few weeks old - hence it's still suckling and the stumpy tail.
Compared to the rugged and open surrounding hillsides and mountains this area offers distinct advantages for raising young. In fact I came across many parent groups with much older foals too.
Not only is the grazing much better, with a nearby plentiful supply of cool fresh water, there's also the added protection of high ferns and other undergrowth.
There are thought to be around 200 Carneddau Ponies living wild on the Carneddau Plateau between Aber and Conwy on the North Wales Coast - of which the Pensychnant Nature Reserve is a part. They are a sturdy and hardy breed capable of surviving even the harshest of winters. Research has shown them to be one of the rarest breeds in the world - having lived in the mountains for thousands of years and being around since the time of the Celts.
Such lovely and endearing animals - long may they continue!