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About newforestcommoner

Keeping the history, ecology and cultural traditions of the New Forest alive through practice of 'commoning'. Sharing information about #NewForest & #commoning.

New Forest Pony…the genuine all-rounder!

Posted on August 8, 2013 by newforestcommoner

Living and working close to the New Forest means that the sight of the fabulous New Forest pony is never far away. These are native ponies whose history can be traced beyond the beginnings of the Forest itself. The standard for the … Continue reading →

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Commoners of the New Forest

Posted on August 1, 2013 by newforestcommoner

We moved into our new house in 2012 and discovered to our amazement and delight that we were commoners of the New Forest. The practice of commoning, which has existed uninterrupted for over a thousand years, is still the dominant … Continue reading →

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