Dales Ponies (1044 words)
Ponies that were not killed in action were left behind to end up on the tables of the starving Europeans after the war was over.
Dales Ponies are predominantly black or dark brown (a variation of bay), although some are grey or bay with the occasional blue or bay roan. The breed standard states Dales Ponies should be around the preferred height; being between 14 and 14.
Dales ponies excel in many equine disciplines giving rise to the term "The Great All-Rounder". Under saddle they are steady, and full of stamina. They are calm enough for children, but are better suited to adolescents or adults.
Dales Ponies were bred for a specific job in a harsh environment. When the job changed, they were successfully adapted for other uses, and today the ponies can demonstrate all the qualities and abilities which brought their forebears such renown.
The Dales Ponies attributes of strength, endurance, agility and courage made them very attractive to the military. Many Dales ponies were conscripted for the First World War, 200 alone during the period of 1923-24.
Most Dales Ponies are black or dark brown, although some are gray or bay. They generally stand 13.2-14.2 hands high.
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Height
Dales ponies are 14.2 maximum
Colour
Dales are predominantly black but can also be bay, grey and brown.
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Dales ponies are bred specifically for the farming communities of the Dales. They are able to navigate rough country under heavy weight, and their strength and surefootedness of the ponies lends them to farm work where larger horses are unsuitable.
Many Dales ponies were conscripted for the First World War, 200 alone during the period of 1923-24.
Dales ponies became renowned for their great strength iron constitution, endurance and ability to get over rough country fast packing lead for the mining industry.
The Friesian is believed to have influenced the British Fell and Dales ponies, which show clear similarities to the Friesian. They were used in the development of the Old Black Horse of the Midlands and in the development of the Shire horse.
Some of the other breeds are Fell and Dales ponies, Cleveland Bay, English Thoroughbred, The Hunter, Hackney and many others.
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This horse breed has several characteristics of draft horses. It is believed that this horse breed descended from an amalgamation of Clydesdales, Shires, Dales Ponies and Friesians. They have their origin in Ireland and UK.
 See also: Ponies, Dales, Mane, Black, Bay
  
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