In years past commoners grazing rights were an important feature of society. In the New Forest this ancient social structure lives on and ponies still roam freely over common land.
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| Safari Stripes don't seem out of place in The New Forest |
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| Here the commoner's livestock roam freely |
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| Horses like to be close to one another |
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| These two enjoy Gerry's humour |
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| Sharing some photos |
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| A foal peeps nervously from behind it's mum |
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| It's possible to get really close to the ponies |
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| Although used to human contact the ponies live an essentially wild existence |
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| The ponies have learnt that people will often feed them |
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| Gerry acts as photographer |
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| Enjoying a back scratch |
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| This person has made a friend |
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