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A pit pony, otherwise known as a mining horse, was a class of pony commonly used underground in mines from the mid18th until the mid20th century. It was nominated for numerous gemini awards in 1997. Young willie enters the mines after the death of his father and forms an attachment to the horses who work below ground. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title pit pony.
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