fell pony
The Fell Pony is believed to have originated on the border between England & Scotland during Roman times from the crossing of imported war stallions with the local Celtic ponies.
Fell Pony
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Fell Pony
This wonderful looking pony looks similar to that of the Dales and Friesian but is a little smaller.
Fell pony
The Fell pony is a versatile breed of horse which originates from the North of England. This large pony averages 13.2 hands high (1.37 m), with the upper height limit at 14 hands (1.42 m).
Fell Pony
One of the classic native breeds of England, the Fell Pony is noted for its hardiness, courage and adaptability.
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It is no coincidence that today's Fell Pony bears a striking resemblance to the ancestral Friesian ...
The Fell Pony has a free and easy stride. As a hack and general riding pony, the Fell's fast walk and easy paces make it a pleasant and comfortable ride, and its sure footedness ensures a safe passage over the roughest country.
The Fell Pony stands 13 to 14 hh.
Colour of the Fell Pony
The Fell Pony is usually black but bay, brown and grey can occur.
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Fell pony
The Fell Pony is a versatile, working breed of mountain and moorland pony which originates from the North of England. This large pony averages 13-2 hands (1.37 m), with the upper height limit at 14 hands (1.42 m).
The Fell Pony is a close relative of the Dales Pony and is very similar in looks. However, around 100 years ago Clydesdale blood was introduced to the Dales giving them roughly 4 inches in height and a draftier appearance than the Fells.
The Fell Pony has been recognisable as a breed since Roman times when they were employed as draught animals in the north of England within local industry and the building of the Roman walls.
The Fell pony is renowned for its strength - when used for carting lead , on the western side of the Pennines, it was reputedly carried daily loads of 220 lb for up to 30 miles.
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Fell Pony
This breed sees heavy use as the mount of choice for Cormyr's mountain patrols, as well as a patrol horse into areas like the Stonelands and Goblin Marches.
FELL PONY
Courage and adaptability are the characteristics of a classic native breed in England, the Fell Pony. The breed can trot at a steady speed over long distances, has a docile temperament which makes it a good horse for riding.
Fell Pony
Old native breed of pony which has roamed the northern fells of England for centuries.
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There is a demand for an all-round family pony capable of carrying all members of the family and versatile enough to fulfil a wide variety of jobs previously done by two or three more specialised animals.
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Fell Pony and Dales Pony
Both the Fell and Dales Pony breeds originated in
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The Fell pony, mainly found in the northern and western sides of the Pennines and in Cumbria, is very similar in many ways to the Dales pony, which is its geographical neighbor.
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SECRETARY Caroline Singer, Federation House Gilwilly Industrial Estate Penrith Cumbria CA11 9BL. TELEPHONE/FAX 01768 891001 E-MAIL fpsoc@bhs-inter.net ...
The well-known English writer on horses, Anthony Dent, and others are of the opinion that the Friesian horse influenced the Old English Black Horse and the Fell Pony.
Dole horse breed resembles Fell Pony and the English Dales Pony and it is possible that both of these breeds share the similar origins.
The Mérens resembles another ancient breed, the Fell pony and to the larger Friesian horse. This breed is rare.
Reference:
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They originated in the Gudbrandsdal Valley of Norway, and probably descended from Dutch and Friesland horses, most notably the Friesian. Having similarities to the British Fell Pony and Dales Pony, ...
These intelligent animals can oft become stubborn, which is why they require proper training. The different breeds under this type are Shetland pony, Welsh pony, Connemara pony, Chincoteague pony, Dartmoor pony, Fell pony.
 See also: Fell, Pony, Black, Ponies, Stallion
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