Have you ever wondered where the wild horses actually came from? Today’s podcast takes us on a journey into the mysterious world of wild horses. In today’s episode, we look at the Canadian brand and the areas they live in. This will start a series where we look at Wild horses from all around the world. We will learn about how they are monitored, protected, what they look like, and some other interesting facts. Stay tuned as we learn about the wild horses of the world.
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Wild Horses – Sable Island Nova Scotia
Sable Island is well-known for its population of wild horses. The wild horses are descendants of animals introduced to the island in the 1700s, and are considered by many to be iconic features of the island with natural and cultural heritage value. The current population is approximately 500 horses. The Sable Island horse, sometimes referred to as the Sable Island pony, is a type of small feral horse found on Sable Island, an island off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is a small type, often pony sized, but with a horse phenotype and horse ancestors, and usually dark in colour.
Hosts today:
Heather (Canada)
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Highlights
- Wild Horses of Sable Island
- Sundre Alberta herd
- Descendant from Spanish horses
- Government protection
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Resources
Thanks for listening to our horse podcast: Wild Horses – Canadian Edition
