• The Kerry Bog Pony is a rare breed

• Not long ago, this pony was nearly extinct. By 1994 there were only 20 ponies left in the whole of Ireland

• It is often known as Ireland's 'Heritage Pony'

• These ponies were bred in the 17th century to help work on the peatlands by moving 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 their owners short distances

• The ponies stand at around 10 to 11.1 hands high

• They are chestnut, dark bay or grey in colour and have a distinctive dish shaped faces similar to that of an Arab breed

• This pony is very strong and resilient