The new forest has a significant ‘wild’ pony population. More than the forest can support over winter. The excess is gathered up and sold. While some are brought as riders, most are sold to france. On a completely unrelated note. France has no problem eating horse.
horse is good eating. good for the climate too, since horses require so much maintenance. if we eat’em, they’re gone.
There’s an awkward open secret in the UK.
The new forest has a significant ‘wild’ pony population. More than the forest can support over winter. The excess is gathered up and sold. While some are brought as riders, most are sold to france. On a completely unrelated note. France has no problem eating horse.
I tried. It’s ok. I prefer pork or beef.