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The Local "Poney" in Demand

Advertisements on the front page of the "Westmorland Gazette" indicate that there was a demand for "the right sort".

September 2 1837:

“WANTED – a Galloway, or Strong Poney, of good appearance, and accustomed to carry a lady safely and quietly.

"Any person having one to dispose of, is requested to apply to Mr Digley, Milnthorpe."

Of course, there were always those who preferred not to waste their cash and - like car thieves today - just took what they fancied:

September 23 1839:

STOLEN, STRAYED OR CONVEYED
on Tuesday 24th of September
from LOANING HIGH PASTURE near Dent Town
in the Parish of Sedbergh and the county of York.
DARK BROWN STALLION PONEY
about thirteen hands high, with a small star on the forehead – whoever will give such information as shall bring the offender to justice, shall, upon their conviction, receive a handsome Reward from the said Thomas Greenbank.

Loaning, near Dent Town, 25th September 1839.