Four Konik horses have been given a new home.

They moved to High Meadow, the open space between St Radigund’s and Tower Hamlets in Dover, last Thursday.

This is in partnership between landowner Dover Town Council, horse owners Kent Wildlife Trust and the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership.

They have previously grazed on this land in recent years as well as places such as grassland at Whitfield Hill and Dover Western Heights.

The horses are wild and should not be approached or fed.

They can bite or kick a person or dog if they feel threatened or harassed.

Those passing at a comfortable distance from the animals should have no problems.

The horses are checked daily by WCCP and volunteer lookers but you can report any problems to the group.

You can become a looker or help with practical work to improve High Meadow through the regular conservation events held throughout the year.

The Konik is an ancient breed, originating from Poland, and and is most notable for its hardiness and adaptability in all types of terrain.

These animals also need very little attention.

Konik means “little horse” and this species is the nearest living relatives of the tarpan, the European wild horse.

Chalk grassland needs to be grazed otherwise it is invaded by shrubs and trees, which shades out the rare wildlife.

More than 80% of the chalk grassland of Britain has been lost in the last 70 years and much of the remainder is threatened by the natural invasion of scrub and trees.

Further information can be found on the WCCP website whitecliffscountryside.org.uk or by telephoning the WCCP office on 01304 241806.