Ginny the Highland Pony

By Audrey Dykes

Name:

Xsara of Whitefield, better known as Ginny.

Age:

6-years-old.

Gender:

Mare (female).

Breed:

Highland Pony.

Favourite Food:

Grass/hay/polos/everything! Highland ponies love anything edible.

Sum up their character in no more than 10 words:

Kind, stubborn, funny and loves spending time with people.

What impact have they had on your life?

Amazing! As Highland ponies are a rare breed, I decided that it was important to have a foal from her. I have learned so much about the breed and finding the right stallion to put her to. I was privileged enough to be allowed to use one of the Queen’s Balmoral Highland stallions.

How did they come into your life?

I have loved Highland ponies all my life and the Whitefield stud in Perthshire always produced my favourite type. I swore one day I would own one.

Why them? Why now?

When I happened to see that they had some available I knew the time was finally right. I went to have a look at a couple of potential young ponies and there were around 20 ponies in a huge field. They all came over to see us and Ginny walked right up to me and put her head on my shoulder, so I think she actually picked me!