This film is part of Free
Hold Your Horses
Introducing Tuppence, a sprightly New Forest pony who will tell you all about life in the wilds of Hampshire.
Overview
Did you know that ponies stamp on holly leaves to remove the prickles before they eat them? This is just one of the many fascinating facts you'll learn about the wild ponies of the New Forest, Hampshire in this delightful documentary. It's one of hundreds of films that Gaumont-British Instructional made for screening in schools and children's cinema clubs, and a successful example of the producers' signature marrying of education and entertainment.
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