Move over, Rudolph: star driving pony called in to help Father Christmas

A driving pony is putting his training to a very special use as he prepares to help Father Christmas this December.

Dartmoor pony Chinkwell Basil has given Rudolph the boot and will be receiving visitors at the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust Centre open day on 8 December.

The pony was born on the commons, near Widecombe, and was bred by Margaret Rogers and Michael Lamb of Higher Venton Farm.

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Article written by: Lucy Elder