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Exmoor

Exmoor

8.4
A small sturdy pony from southwest England with a light brown nose and thick winter coat
  • noun
  • /ˈɛksmɔː/
  • UK
translation icon : poni Exmoor
  • Conservationists work hard to protect the rare Exmoor breed in England.

Examples

  • The Exmoor is well adapted to the harsh weather conditions of its native moorland.

  • Children enjoyed riding the gentle Exmoor ponies at the county fair.

  • The Exmoor pony is known for its strength and endurance.

  • Have you ever seen an Exmoor in the wild?

  • The Exmoor pony is known for its resilience and ability to thrive in harsh weather conditions.

  • During the ride, we spotted a group of beautiful Exmoor ponies grazing in the meadow.

  • Many farmers in England keep Exmoor ponies for their strength and adaptability on steep terrain.

Surface Forms

Exmoor singular
Exmoors plural

Etymology

Exmoor comes from the name of a place in southwest England: Exe (the nearby river) plus moor (meaning 'open land'). So an Exmoor pony is a small, sturdy pony from that moorland, which is why it has a thick coat and can live in rough weather.