Sure footed and true, the Dales Pony is known for an iron will and strength of character. Strong enough to work hard and handsome enough to be stylish under saddle, this pony has earned itself a name as a very versatile equine.
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The Dales Pony comes from the upper dales of the eastern slopes near the Scottish boarder. Their bloodlines come from Scotch Galloway<\/a> horses which had been used as pack animals in the coal mines established during Roman times.<\/p>\n The strongest and best ponies were used and well fed to encourage robust growth. In the late 18th century Arabian<\/a> blood was introduced into the Dales Pony gene pool. This resulted in a pony that could work hard during the week and clean up with a high stepping trotting gait.<\/p>\n According to the DAD-IS this breed is at risk and as of 2021 there were 121 left. The Equus Survival Trust lists them as critical.<\/p>\n 14 – 14.2 hands Neat pony head Black<\/a> | Grey<\/a> | Bay<\/a> | Occasionally roan<\/a><\/p>\n courageous and true General riding * All links open in a new window<\/small>Features<\/h3>\n
\nLively, high stepping action
\nStrong and agile<\/p>\nPhysique<\/h3>\n
\nEyes bright and alert
\nNeck is arched
\nMane and tail full and long
\nBody is short with a deep barrel
\nLets are fine, muscular and feathered<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n
\nStrong and tough
\nIntelligent and kind
\nAlert and spirited<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nDriving pony
\nShow pony<\/p>\nHelpful Links<\/h3>\n
\nDales Pony Society<\/a>
\nDales Pony Society of America<\/a>
\nDales Pony Conservancy of North America<\/a><\/p>\nVideo<\/h3>\n