Eriskay Pony basic information

Eriskay ponies are very distinctive in that they are usually born black or bay and usually turn grey as they mature, a few individuals have remained black or bay into adulthood, but no other colors occur. They have a dense, waterproof, but not overly long, coat which enables them to live out in the harshest of conditions, and have a little, light feathering on their fine legs. The head is sensible and workmanlike with plenty of room for air to warm in the sinuses before it reaches the lungs, and the tail is low set to keep the hind end warm in the wind and rain.