Ruaridh Ormiston's family have been working with Highland ponies for more than 150 years. As he prepares to showcase this hardy pony's historical significance at the Royal Highland Show 2024, he explains how stalkers use it. For example, his greatgreatgrandfather was a professional salmon fisherman and he used a Highland pony to transport his catch to the towns and cities. Of course, they are probably best known for carrying deer off the hill and Ruaridh explains the specialist saddles used for that job. Some also take woven panniers, so the ponies can carry grouse back to the larder.

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