In 1999, there was an estimated 6,000 Fell Ponies globally, with most of the population found in Britain. The breed is also found in France, Germany, Holland, Australia and North America.
Fell Ponies (869 words)
General Character: The Fell Pony should be constitutionally as hard as iron and show good pony characteristics with the unmistakable appearance of hardiness peculiar to mountain ponies, ...
Fell ponies were used to transport slate, copper, and lead as well as iron ore and may well have done so since Roman Times.
Fell Ponies have an incredible stamina, they are very sue footed and very kind. The prominent colour is black, although bays, browns and greys are recognized.
Fell Ponies are generally creditable jumpers, particularly across country, being both agile and very clever on their feet, which is a valuable asset when jumping "blind" when out hunting.
Fell Ponies vary a good deal in weight and size, so that ponies may be found to carry almost any rider.
Fell Ponies
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We drive a Fell, Braelees Danny (14hh) and he is absolutely fabulous.
And yes, I agree he is not the best pony to show his paces in Dressage but will do as he's told, ...
The Fell Ponies stayed true to type for a long time and were seldom cross bred. They are good trotters, and became popular in the late 18th century as trotting rose in popularity. The official Fell Pony Society was formed in 1912.
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Uses
Fell ponies can be used as an all round riding and driving horse.
Famous Fact
The Duke of Edinburgh used to drive a team of Fell ponies in competition.
The original Fell Ponies came from the north of England and are now mainly found on the western side of the Pennines. They derive their name "Fell" from the Norse word for hills.
However, many Fell Ponies were famed throughout the North as fast trotters. There are many tales of distances covered at great speeds by these ponies.
It was developed by Christopher Wilson who crossed Hackney Horses with Fell Ponies and Welsh Ponies, which are extremely hardy British ponies well known for their sassy attitude and surefootedness.
The Fell Pony is related to the Dales Pony and inhabits the hills and mountains of Cumbria. Fell Ponies were used as pack ponies carrying lead from the mines and were also used for pulling carts and trotting races.
Height of the Fell Pony ...
For example, Fell ponies, believed to be descended from Roman cavalry horses, are comfortably able to carry fully grown adults (although with rather limited ground clearance) at an average height of 13.2 hands (1.37 m).
To attain the best results, breeders chose to mix the Hackney breed with blood from the Welsh and Fell ponies. Similar to its larger relative, the Hackney pony possesses great speed and agility, which is perfect for pulling carriages.
The Friesian has also had an impact in developing a number of other breeds, some of which are: Shire, Oldenburger and the Dale and Fell Ponies.
Due to their strong conformation, they were used to carry knights to battle. Their desirable looks were also used in breeding Clydesdale and Shire horses along with Dales and Fell ponies to what they are today.
Many present-day Highland pony bloodlines can be traced back to the 1830s, and DNA tests group Highland ponies in with British heavy horses and Fell ponies. The data preserved so far points to an ancient origin.
The Friesian's influence was manifested in the Dales and Fell Ponies and in the Old English Black from the Midlands. This Former breed was used for the King's Household Cavalry during the reign of Charles II (1660-85).
During peacetime it was used as a draft horse on the farms. Friesian blood has influenced other breeds such as the famous Shire draft horse from England, and the Oldenburg warmblood and the Dales and Fell ponies.
 See also: Ponies, Fell, Pony, Black, Stallion
  
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