Fell ponies
The Fell pony is a working breed of native pony originating in the north England, more specifically Cumberland and Westmorland in Cumbria and Northumberland. It was originally bred on Fell farms of the northwest and is now a popular choice for riding and driving.
BREED TRAITS:
Not to exceed 14 hands (142.2 cms) Coat colouring may be black, brown, bay and grey. Chestnuts, piebalds and skewbalds are debarred. They should have plenty of fine hair at heels (coarse hair objectionable) and mane and tails are left to grow long. Movement should focus on the trot, with a well-balanced all-round stride, with good knee and hock action.
Details on: fellponysociety.org.uk
Pictured is Wildhoeve Okidoki and Jonathan Stevens.
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Boom in native pony sales despite pandemic
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18-year-old mare leads lively trade at Fell pony breed society sale
The mare sold for nearly £4,000, at a socially distant sale
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New project aims to help save historical British breed *H&H Plus*
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Britain’s unsung equine heroes: Fairmile — ‘She’s hardy, courageous and full of heart and personality’
Every day, our horses work for us tirelessly, teaching riding skills, providing therapy and promoting equestrianism. In the next part of this series, Sara Walker meets some of the horses and ponies who are Britain’s unsung heroes, such as Hades Hill Fairmile, a Fell pony who’s helping to keep the heritage of this ancient breed alive
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The Fell pony: all you need to know about this hairy native breed with flash and heart
Find out all you need to know about this versatile breed
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‘I owe him the world’: farewell to prolific Fell stallion
The stallion made his final show ring appearance at Olympia in December
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Fell and Dales ponies given separate finals at HOYS
The Fell and Dales ponies will have their own individual classes at HOYS this year
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Hill farmer, 79, ordered to pay £16,000 for grazing his ponies on common
The farmer was taken to court by Natural England
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Hickstead first-timers: Fell stallion back in the ring after tendon injury
“Just when we thought we had got him right, we would be back to square one”
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A hairy affair: 10 fantastic Fell pony stallions in their element
Every year, Fell pony breeders and enthusiasts from across the country flock to Cumbria to compete and spectate at the breed society’s annual stallion show
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Cavalcade of Fell ponies turns out to honour The Queen
The society said forming the guard of honour was a 'once in a lifetime experience'
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Native ponies: what were they bred for?
Discover what what native breeds were used for in bygone years
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’He’s like a L’Oréal model’: Fell stands champion at Olympia *VIDEO*
Find out which stallion stood Blue Chip Native BSPS Heritage Champion and why his rider is surprised to have taken the title
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Test your knowledge: which breed is this?
Do you know which native breed this grey stallion is?
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My day at Stoneleigh: Jeanette McGuinness and Greenholme Duke
This dressage championship first-timer shares her thoughts on making her debut at Stoneleigh with her fell pony
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Tests for Fell Pony Syndrome popular with breeders
Nearly 1,000 fells and dales breeders have submitted samples from their horses to be tested for Fell Pony Syndrome in the past year
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Fell stallion claims Royal Windsor in-hand M&M crown
Llancloudy Gabriel lifted the in-hand mountain and moorland title at Royal Windsor
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Fell Pony Society offers genetic tests for new stallions
The Fell Pony Society is offering free fell pony syndrome testing to its members if they have a sick foal or wish to license a new stallion this breeding season
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Stolen fell pony Hettie home after seven months
Hettie went missing from her Cumbrian home during last year's Appleby Horse Fair
