Chafe, Liz. Liz Chafe discusses raising Newfoundland Ponies and their history.

• Main Author: Squarey, Mel
• Other Authors: Chafe, Liz
• Format: Audio
• Language: English
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: Work; Animals; Ponies; Chafe; Liz; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_nature/id/365

Liz Chafe discusses raising Newfoundland Ponies and their history. Liz Chafe discusses her initial experiences with Newfoundland ponies and her childhood; tells the story of her first pony Blaze, the cost of her first pony, and how she had to take care of him.; she talks about why she loves the Newfoundland pony; how the ponies were used in Newfoundland history; where the ponies came from in the first place; Liz explains how horses differentiate from ponies; the Conception Bay horse popularity; how Newfoundland ponies are used today; the fear of the ponies disappearing and genetic modifications; physical characteristics of the Newfoundland pony; experiences with breeding; Liz Chafe’s day taking care of the horses; the loss of the Newfoundland pony; advice to those who are interested in buying a pony; concerns for the future of the Newfoundland pony.