Scot123
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Hello - some advice wanted please... After much searching I have potentially found some grazing of approx 3-4 acres. I have been looking before purchasing what will be my first pony. I am going to get a hardy Highland type (with possibly a shetland for company). The grazing I have found is hillside, steep in places and will be partially fenced with electric fencing. The owner cleared it a couple of years back but already the gorse and bracken is back. I know bracken is a poisonous plant but wonder, in practise, if it is OK to put a pony out with it? I know a lot of animals are out in the highlands (among other areas) with an awful lot of bracken - so do they just tend to avoid eating it? Any advice please!!