Dales Ponies

The Dales Pony originated from the Upper Dales of the Eastern Pennines and are probably descendents of Fresian horses introduced in Roman times.

It was used for  farmwork and carting, particularly in the lead mines. With mechanisation, its numbers dropped dramatically.

Origin: Eastern Pennines, England.
Colour: Usually black, also brown and bay, occasionally grey.
Height: 13.2 - 14.2 hands.
Conformation: Small, neat head, strong deep body, short, straight cannons, hard, well-shaped feet, silky feathers.
Character: Intelligent, calm.
Uses: Riding and driving.

Dales Pony Society
Glebe Avenue
Great Longstone
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1TY
Tel/Fax: 01629 640 439