But injuries happened to even the hardiest animals, and a racing career could be ended in a heartbeat.

They appeared content, their animals hardy and fat.

While goats are generally considered hardy animals and in many situations receive little medical care, they are subject to a number of diseases.

Then came my uncle and myself, looking not so very ill-mounted on our small but hardy animals.

The harsh climate and scarce food developed the ponies into extremely hardy animals.

They were always hardy, lean animals with light but strong bone structure.

Only the least hardy animals and plants were extinct.

It is a hardy animal and breeds well here.

'They are hardy animals and good outdoors,' she said.

They wanted strong, hardy animals that were comfortable to ride and easy to control.