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Jun 29, 20224 min read

Cumbrian Fell Ponies - the Centenary of the Fell Pony Society 2022

This year is the centenary of the Fell Pony Society, whose patron is Her Majesty the Queen. This year is also the Queen’s platinum...

Jun 19, 20214 min read

Bluefaced Leicesters and the history of wool in Great Britain

The unusual and distinctive breed and its place in British wool production

May 28, 20212 min read

Why we need to protect our Brown Hares

Brown hare populations declined by 80% in the 20th Century. Here is why.

May 7, 20212 min read

2021 the Centenary of the Albion cow

A short history of the Albion cow, a priority breed for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. 2021 is the centenary of their breed society.

Apr 21, 20213 min read

A 50 000 year old pony breed: the Exmoor pony

The Exmoor pony is an ancient and hardy hill breed of pony, now classified as a priority breed by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.