Mountain and moorland pony breeds modern mountain and moorland ponies have been regarded as including nine breeds (the four Welsh types being counted as one). However, in recent decades at least two further types have been recognised: the Eriskay and the Kerry bog pony. Larger native British Isles horses (such as the various large draught breeds) are not regarded as belonging to the mountain and moorland group. Mountain and moorland ponies are generally stocky in build, with flowing mane and tail. They are very hardy and are "good doers", needing relatively little food to live on. They are prone to obesity and if allowed to
Prevention of Animal Cruelty and Provision of Animal Welfare Act eating. The act permits designated officials to search vehicles, homes or businesses without a warrant in urgent situations. Deserted and injured animals without owner are also protected and can be provided for by the designated officials. Animal owners are compelled to follow the Five Freedoms principle of animal welfare, namely from hunger or thirst, from discomfort, from pain, injury or disease, from fear and distress, and Freedom to express normal behavior. There were 20 specified acts of cruelty proposed by animal rights groups included in the draft bill that were not approved. The major points omitted are intended as guidelines