Exmoor Ponies in the Snow!

When the snow hits Exmoor, the amazing Exmoor ponies come into their own. Their incredibly thick, double-layered winter coats fluff up and they're out in the elements without worry. Well, that is unless there's a warm, dry barn on offer and intelligent Exmoor ponies will make full use of all facilities!

While the snow clouds dumped their contents on the farm, the ponies headed for their barns and haylage tyres, and didn't poke their noses outside for some hours. But once the sun came out, so did they, and here are some pictures of them enjoying their beautiful environment - and looking glorious!

Photos: Dawn Westcott and Nick Westcott

As the temperature plummeted, Monsieur Chapeau sensibly decided the best place was undercover!

The herd

Below: Bear's daughters Jenny and Lapwing, with Herd 23's Anstey Princess in the background

Lady Luna's herd having a hooley

Stallion Bear with his mare and foal

Dear little Goldilocks

Stallion Bear

Bear's sons, Kilimanjaro (far right) with Yogi and Pierre

Bear's son Yogi Bear

Imperial Topaz

Below: Dartagnan

Penelope Pitstop

Monty

Bessie

Below: Lady Martha of Molland Moor

The mighty Lady Stumpkin Pumpkin

Below: Dick Turpin and Lady Luna

Pierre Parfait

Princess Cristal

Anstey Princess and Jenny