‘Losing one is a tragedy’ but 90% of hill pony population could be at risk from new Government contracts

Up to 90% of the remaining ponies on Dartmoor could be lost, campaigners fear, as limits imposed by new Government contracts could contribute to hill ponies’ extinction – and further damage biodiversity. Under contracts drawn up by Natural England (NE), farmers are paid a small amount if they graze animals on the moors. But the […]