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Title: Equestrian/Breeds/Kerry Bog Pony - Ireland Peatland Conservation Council Information sheet including song lyrics about the pony, describes the its history and provides about the bog habitat in Ireland.
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IPCC information sheets - Bog Pony Irish Peatland Conservation Council Comhairle Chaomhnaithe Phortaigh na hÉireann  ACTION FOR BOGS & WILDLIFE  Growing wiser wildlife gardening series Bog factsheets Bogs formation, ecology, distribution and conservation issues Press Releases & News Current Issues Specific Campaign Actions Bog watch - a guide to how you can help the Save the Bogs Campaign  Index Home Join IPCC  The legend of the Kerry Bog Pony by Aidan Coleman Lyrics: Chris Foley Chorus: Soft through your favourite childhood dreams Their faerie hoofbeats chime Kerry Bog Ponies drift in view From out the mists of time. In quaking bogs unerringly Would always give the lead- And bring you safely through the mire- This small and dainty steed. Tireless this little friend would work through every day And dine on gorse and heathertops To save the farmer's hay. But flaxen manes and tails it seems and coats like eastern spices Or silver greys could not outshine Mechanical devices. Abandoned, lost, neglected waifs They felt the butcher's knife The lovely creatures almost lost Their flimsy hold on life. Till all at once a kindly man Whose name you may recall Decided he would prove their worth upon a mountain tall. With fearless hearts undaunted On Kerry's cliffs so bleak They proved to all that they could scale McGillacuddy's Reeks. With gleaming stars upon each head and moonbeams in their eyes What pet's they'd make! it was agreed For children of all size! So Kerry Bog Ponies have survived Descended from the band Still here to bring us heart's delight In fairest Kerry's land! Chorus: Soft through your favourite childhood dreams Their faerie hoofbeats chime Kerry Bog Ponies drift in view from the mists of time.  The Kerry Bog Pony registered as the Heritage Pony breed traditionally worked in the bogs drawing turf. The Bog Pony A rare breed of pony, the Kerry Bog Pony, which only a few years ago was on the verge of extinction, has kept it's name alive in the history books as Ireland's very own 'Heritage Pony'. The ponies were originally bred in the 17th century specifically for working on the peatlands to help move the cut turf to drying areas. They were also used to bring seaweed from the shore for use as a crop fertiliser and even to transport the family to Sunday mass. The ponies, measuring only 10 to 11.1 hands (40 inches) are always chestnut, dark bay or grey and have distinctive dish shaped faces similar to that of an Arab breed. Referred to as "Work maids of all farmers", they were ideally suited to the working conditions because of their size, strength and resilience.  The Kerry Bog Pony (Photograph courtesy of John Mulvihill) The plight of the ponies generated much interest and concern amongst breeders who were anxious lest they became extinct like so many other rare Irish breeds. John Mulvihill, from Glenbeigh in the Ring of Kerry, has a long family association with the breed. His grandfather, Con Mulvihill, told him stories of the ponies working on the bogs and his father ran a turf yard in Limerick using the ponies to deliver the turf around the city. In fact it was John who pioneered the movement to save the breed from extinction. Eight years ago he found a stallion in Glencar and bred two foals before the pony died. He now has 7 mares, 2 stallions, 6 foals and 5 geldings on his stud farm. John and his wife also set up a committee to document and organise support for the cause. As a result, a network of Bog Pony enthusiasts and breeders has been established and the breed is now thriving. There are an estimated 130 bog ponies in Ireland today. Since undertaking the project, John has produced the official Kerry Bog Pony passport, carrying all the vital information about the breed and it's links to Irish peatlands. The breed has been given the official seal of approval by the Irish Equine Centre following blood and DNA testing. John Flynn from the 'Irish Rare Breeds Directory' registered the breed as the 'Heritage Pony'. John is not alone in his struggle to save the breed. There are many enthusiasts around the country who have taken on the cause of these ponies. Robert Donaldson from Enniskillen is one such person. He is the proud owner of 15 Bog ponies which he transports all around Ireland to show at Agricultural Shows, Exhibitions and recently at a special pony show in the RDS in Dublin. He breeds the ponies to sell and also to increase awareness of this breed. John's sister, Jean Mulvihill-Stack is also involved in the project. She is currently working on a book which will tell of Ireland's peatland heritage and the history of the Kerry Bog ponies. There has been much media interest from horse enthusiasts all around the world in the rediscovery of this breed. It appears that Ireland's 'Heritage Pony' has become a living legend! Bronagh Lowe Irish Peatland Conservation Council Registered Charity Number CHY6829 Copyright © Irish Peatland Conservation Council 2000 |
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