ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Midway through October, there is a noticeable change in the appearance of Exmoor ponies as they begin to grow their winter coats in preparation for the harsher months ahead. As with most cold-weather pony breeds, the Exmoor ponies’ winter coat consists of a highly insulating woolly under-layer and a topcoat of longer, oily hairs, that prevent the undercoat from becoming waterlogged by diverting water down the sides of the pony to fall from just a few drip areas. It really is a fascinating transformation to observe and a wonderful adaptation to help the ponies make it relatively comfortably through the winter.

AUTHOR
Drew Sproule is an internationally acclaimed fine art photographer. With years of in-the-field experience, Drew possesses a unique and comprehensive insight into animal behaviour. His passion for the environment is not just captured in his photographs, but also in his commitment to enhance awareness and to share the wonders of the natural world with others.

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