Whilst driving towards Haytor our Welfare officer came across a herd of ponies wearing reflective collars. SWEP 100% supports the use of these collars on moorland ponies as it makes them a little more visible on dark and foggy nights. Many of the ponies on Dartmoor are of dark colouration and are difficult to spot on dark nights or when the fog sets in, these collars are an invaluable tool in making them visible. They have an elasticated section so if the wearer becomes caught it will pull off. The ponies were grazing normally and displayed no signs of discomfort, the ponies also had a large NY shaved into their sides as clear identification. We are keen to find the ponies owners and discuss the benefits of these collars with them.
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