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New Forest pony drifts to begin in October

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New Forest pony drifts to begin in October 17/09/2026

A New Forest Drift in progress

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How New Forest Commoners can track equine flu outbreaks

How New Forest Commoners can track equine flu outbreaks

14/09/2026

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Save the date: New Forest CDA mid-term meeting

Save the date: New Forest CDA mid-term meeting

07/09/2026

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New Forest pannage season dates confirmed for 2026

New Forest pannage season dates confirmed for 2026

03/09/2026

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October Beaulieu Road pony sales cancelled

October Beaulieu Road pony sales cancelled

27/08/2026

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UPDATE: New Forest Drifts postponed after equine flu outbreak

UPDATE: New Forest Drifts postponed after equine flu outbreak

25/08/2026

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New Forest Commoners recognised in 2026 New Forest Awards

New Forest Commoners recognised in 2026 New Forest Awards

30/07/2026

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More than 50 businesses join New Forest Drive Safe campaign

More than 50 businesses join New Forest Drive Safe campaign

23/07/2026

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New Forest CDA raises Cadnam Cricket Club concerns at Verderers Court

New Forest CDA raises Cadnam Cricket Club concerns at Verderers Court

22/07/2026

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New Forest CDA chair Andrew Parry-Norton shares equine flu warning and commoning update

New Forest CDA chair Andrew Parry-Norton shares equine flu warning and commoning update

17/07/2026

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Come and visit the New Forest Commoners’ Defence Association at the New Forest Show

Come and visit the New Forest Commoners’ Defence Association at the New Forest Show

14/07/2026

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POSTPONED: Young Commoners’ summer round-up

POSTPONED: Young Commoners’ summer round-up

06/07/2026

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New Forest CDA calls for safe access at Penny Moor following restoration concerns

New Forest CDA calls for safe access at Penny Moor following restoration concerns

06/07/2026

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Battle continues to reduce number of New Forest animal accidents

Battle continues to reduce number of New Forest animal accidents

02/07/2026

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Job opportunity to help shape future of New Forest commoning

Job opportunity to help shape future of New Forest commoning

30/06/2026

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How the Young Commoners are helping protect New Forest for future generations

How the Young Commoners are helping protect New Forest for future generations

29/06/2026

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From drought to deluge: Head agister reflects on how New Forest Commoners’ livestock coped during challenging year

From drought to deluge: Head agister reflects on how New Forest Commoners’ livestock coped during challenging year

18/06/2026

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Forest future, equine flu and partnership working – Andrew Parry-Norton’s monthly New Forest CDA update

Forest future, equine flu and partnership working – Andrew Parry-Norton’s monthly New Forest CDA update

12/06/2026

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Why keeping on top of encroachments remains so important for New Forest Commoners

Why keeping on top of encroachments remains so important for New Forest Commoners

10/06/2026

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How the Beaulieu Road pony sales keep a New Forest commoning tradition alive

How the Beaulieu Road pony sales keep a New Forest commoning tradition alive

20/05/2026

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New Forest Commoners urged to stay vigilant as chair Andrew Parry-Norton issues update

New Forest Commoners urged to stay vigilant as chair Andrew Parry-Norton issues update

13/05/2026

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🐴 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 🐴

From tomorrow, Tuesday 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆, 18 New Forest Pony Stallions will be turned out for 𝟴 𝘁𝗼 𝟵 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀. They may remain on the Forest until Monday 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆.

🎥 In this clip Agister Robert Maton is seen releasing his stallion Mallards Wood Law and Order last year at Ashurst.

⚠️ 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗝𝗢𝗕 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗢 - Please try to avoid their areas and 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. They are essential for the future of the breed.

📋The stallion area list for 2023 can be found on the Verderers Website https://www.hlsnewforest.org.uk/projects/verderers-grazing-scheme/stallion-scheme/?fbclid=IwAR1aATpIU_h8AAnOz0c3FTFL-2HCgBWRsnJsz2UylNWNr47EnZwLxNTYuIo

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#realnewforest
#newforestpony
#rarebreed
#futureofcommoning

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𝗡𝗙𝗟𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪
𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘂 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 - 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯

1️⃣ 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝟭: Registered New Forest Yearling Filly/Colt or gelding.
2️⃣ 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝟮: Registered New Forest 2 & 3 year old Filly/Colt or gelding.

🏵️ Very generous prize money & rosettes to 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘!
🏵️ Special prize for New Forest Young Commoners

Entry form and schedule on NFED Equestrian
🔗: https://www.nfed.co.uk/e.php?id=7997 #newforestpony #realnewforest #commoner

👀 Have you seen these new signs? ⚠️🚫🐴

👀 Have you seen these new signs? ⚠️🚫🐴

We are really pleased to see them going up in every New Forest Forestry England car park! 🙌🏼

This is another great collaboration; paid for by the NFCDA and New Forest Verderers and installed by the FE.

A big thank you to everyone involved in this project 😁

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#keepyourdistance #donottouch #realnewforest #newforestcommoners #newforest #newforestnationalpark

Rain or shine, our animals help shape the New Fore

Rain or shine, our animals help shape the New Forest!
🐄 🐴 💪

#NewForestCommoners
#NewForestlivestock
#Highlandcow
#NewForestPony

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Who loves a New Forest Pony

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Who loves a New Forest Pony?

🤗 Commoners love and care for their animals all year round.

🙏 Please help protect them by driving carefully on the roads and not approaching, feeding or petting them.

#NewForest
#Passwideandslow
#lookdonttouch

It is World Wetlands Day today, a great chance to

It is World Wetlands Day today, a great chance to celebrate the New Forest’s amazing wetlands habitat.

Did you know that…

🌍The New Forest is one of the best examples of wetland habitat in Western Europe!

🤯There are over 1000 ponds found in the Forest!

🐌 It is home to over 30% of the UK's freshwater invertebrate species!

#worldwetlandsday
#newforest

Good News 🎉 💁 At the start of the year we

Good News 🎉

💁 At the start of the year we placed our salt licks along Roger Penny Way (A road infamous for animal accidents).

🤔 Ponies love to lick the salt off the road spread by gritting lorries, meaning that in winter they can be attracted to the roads.

📆 Last year was the first year of trialing the licks and it was deemed a success, with fewer animals involved in road accidents in the time they were out!!

↔️ The salt licks are placed well back from the road (130 meters aprox) and will stay there through the winter months.

🐴 Ponies are creatures of habit, the salt licks will draw some animals away from the road, but many will continue with their old ways.

⚠️ It is always important to remember to #expecttheunexpected and please #drivetotheconditions.

Tag your images #RealNewForest

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