Mountain and moorland pony breeds when the colts and some of the fillies are removed for sale. The remaining fillies are usually branded to indicate ownership. Some geldings may also be turned out. Ponies still kept in this way include New Forest, Exmoor, Dartmoor and Welsh. Each of these breeds also has a population kept as fully domesticated animals. In horse shows mountain and moorland classes are divided into two subsections: small breeds and large breeds, although the four Welsh types are often shown in their own classes instead. They are overseen by the relevant breed society, and by the British Show Pony Society. Mountain
Western Plains Animal Refuge Refuge is to find permanent homes for these companions. Marketing this program is provided through local radio and newspaper advertising, word-of-mouth, social media and website optimization. Adoption is a primary goal, and success stories can be found at . Western Plains Animal Refuge partners with specialty breed rescues from around the country. Homeless animals of particular breeds are often able to find foster care and be adopted through these rescues. Western Plains Animal Refuge provides rescue and release services for all wild animals including, but not limited to, birds, owls, rabbits, squirrels, deer, bobcats, raccoons, porcupines, opossums, coyotes, foxes, skunks