Ponies on prescription

Wild ponies at a Cornish nature reserve have helped boost people’s wellbeing in a series of socially prescribed activities. Attendees, who used a tracking app to find the herd of 26 Dartmoor and Shetland ponies at Goss Moor National Nature Reserve, reported feeling healthier and happier afterwards. The walks are part of Cornwall’s G7 Legacy Project for Nature Recovery, delivered by Natural England and Cornwall Wildlife Trust, which aims to connect people with nature and restore natural habitats for vital species.