Together with the Heck cattle and the Edel deer, the Konik horses are the large grazers of the Oostvaardersplassen in Flevoland. the large groups of horses are in the area that is not accessible to the public but fortunately there are plenty of Konik horses to be seen in the freely accessible areas.
Due to the extensive amount of burdock in the Oostvaardersveld, the Forestry Commission decided in 2024 to significantly reduce the population there. Burdock are prickly seed balls that stick to the mane, which can irritate or inflame the eyes.
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