J&S
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I owned and rode a 14.1 1/2 hh NF mare for 20 years. A lot of people would say to me "don't you want a proper horse?". (i.e. something taller more elegant!) but my reply was that If I had the equivalent power in a "horse" I would not know what to do with it. That NF mare took me all the places I would ever want to go, at what ever pace, she jumped for joy and on several occasions got our names in The H&H. Later in her life she condescended to be ridden by my little step daughter whose feet hardly passed the saddle flaps. I'm all for keeping the native pony breeds pure and traditionally correct. If some one wants/needs a heavy weight carrier there are many big cobs out there to do the job.
100% agree here. As they are breeding taller they aren't building them stronger, the square built old fashioned pony is a little powerhouse. It may not be built for eventing but for carrying someone on the hills all day there is nothing better.