Who owns the animals in the Forest?

The ponies, donkeys and cows you see in the Forest are owned by Commoners. Commoners have an ancient right by virtue of the lands they live on or rent, to put their animals out in the Forest.

Can I feed the animals?

Nope. If someone feeds a pony something they haven’t found themselves, let’s say a Haribo or a carrot, this could result in the pony being really unwell or even kill them.

If you touch the animals, they become used to human contact which can put them in danger. They beg for food which makes them un well and they can wonder in front of cars at car parks. Admire them from a distance.

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By The New Forest Off Road Club

So Social Quarterly Lunchtime Quiz and Pizza - October 2025
Wed, Oct 8, 12:15 PM
Axis Conference Centre • Chilworth
£24
Red Squirrel Ride
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00 AM
RSPCA Isle of Wight Branch Animal Centre • Godshill
£10 - £20
Sewtime Sewing Socials
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00 AM
St John's Locks Heath • Park Gate
£25
Chamber Social
Fri, Nov 28, 4:30 PM
The Ox Row Inn • Salisbury
Free
Chamber Social
Fri, Sep 26, 4:30 PM
The Ox Row Inn • Salisbury
Free
Chamber Social
Fri, Oct 31, 4:30 PM
The Ox Row Inn • Salisbury
Free
BHR Social - September
Fri, Sep 26, 4:30 PM
Kimbridge Barn • Kimbridge
Free
BHR Social - November
Fri, Nov 21, 4:30 PM
Kimbridge Barn • Kimbridge
Free
Seen Social - Winchester Meet
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30 PM
The South Downs Social • Winchester
£24 - £26.40
Social Sailing
Wed, Oct 8, 9:30 AM
Spinnaker Sailing Club (Office Hours) • Ringwood
£11.55