Harnessing Horse Power to Reduce Wildfire Risks in the UK and Spain

Harnessing equine power has already proven useful in the fight against wildfires in both the UK and Spain. This practice may bring positive benefits to horses, people, and the environment.

In the UK, the Power Pony project's work on beating back bracken has been effective in reducing fire risk. Similarly, a project designed to boost the value of ponies on the Welsh hills has arrived at comparable findings regarding fire risk reduction.

Meanwhile in Spain, an owner in Valencia realized that his goal of keeping sport horses in a natural environment also provides the added benefit of reducing the risk of fires.