Dales Pony
Name:
Dales Pony
Lifespan:
30+ years
Height:
14-14.2 h.h.
Appearance:
A middle weight and muscular animal.Exceptionally attractive head set to a finely arched and muscular neck.Strong shoulders, a short back, and muscular hindquarters.The legs are stout and sound, and the feet incredibly touch.
Markings:
Yes
Color:
Black, Bay or grey
Aptitude:
Riding, light draft, light agricultural work, packing, dressage, jumping, competitive, horse sports.
Where from:
England
Facts:
A little over one hundred years ago, a stallion by the name of Comet was introduced into the bloodline and many of his offspring inherited his traits such as his steady flow trot, this made the Dales Pony a popular riding pony.
Because of their high use in war, the Dales Pony was close to being wiped out. It wasn't until 1963 when the Dales Pony Society was formed that the number of Dales Ponies started to increase.
Today the Dales are used mostly in riding, dressage, and jumping events. They have competed nationally as a level two in the Le Trec events.
The Dales Pony is the largest of all the native ponies of England.
Super fact:
Although the Dales Pony has always been noted for its tremendous strength, the Welsh Cob, Comet, who had a great influence on the breed, added his own dominance. Comet was said to be able to trot 10 miles in 33 minutes carrying 168 lb. on his back. Such strength and endurance is what makes the pony one of today's most popular trekking ponies in the Dales.
Dales Pony
Lifespan:
30+ years
Height:
14-14.2 h.h.
Appearance:
A middle weight and muscular animal.Exceptionally attractive head set to a finely arched and muscular neck.Strong shoulders, a short back, and muscular hindquarters.The legs are stout and sound, and the feet incredibly touch.
Markings:
Yes
Color:
Black, Bay or grey
Aptitude:
Riding, light draft, light agricultural work, packing, dressage, jumping, competitive, horse sports.
Where from:
England
Facts:
A little over one hundred years ago, a stallion by the name of Comet was introduced into the bloodline and many of his offspring inherited his traits such as his steady flow trot, this made the Dales Pony a popular riding pony.
Because of their high use in war, the Dales Pony was close to being wiped out. It wasn't until 1963 when the Dales Pony Society was formed that the number of Dales Ponies started to increase.
Today the Dales are used mostly in riding, dressage, and jumping events. They have competed nationally as a level two in the Le Trec events.
The Dales Pony is the largest of all the native ponies of England.
Super fact:
Although the Dales Pony has always been noted for its tremendous strength, the Welsh Cob, Comet, who had a great influence on the breed, added his own dominance. Comet was said to be able to trot 10 miles in 33 minutes carrying 168 lb. on his back. Such strength and endurance is what makes the pony one of today's most popular trekking ponies in the Dales.