The D\u00fclmen Pony is the only remaining pony of German origin that has always lived in completely natural conditions. Mother Nature has formed this breed, not mankind. That alone makes them rare in the world of horse breeds, which have almost always been shaped by our needs.
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The bloodlines of this breed date back more than 600 years in Westphalia, Germany where there have always been pockets of land for them to roam. As time marched on, their territories were shaped by the growth of man, until the mid 19th century when the Duke of Croy had them rounded up and taken to a place of refuge. <\/p>\n
Over the years this breed has thrived on the land they have been given and survive without the interference of people (unless winter conditions become too bleak). These hard living conditions have created a hardy and robust animal. It is thought that the gruello coloring in the D\u00fclmen indicates Tarpan influence, however they are lacking other primitive characteristics that typify wild horses. <\/p>\n
On the last Saturday in May the herd is rounded up every year and male yearlings are captured and auctioned. Mares are not sold, they are born and laid to rest on the wildbahn. <\/p>\n
Average height 12 – 13 hands<\/p>\n
Head is plain
\nNeck is short and stout
\nBody is compact
\nHindquarters are steeply sloped
\nLegs are short<\/p>\n
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\nFarm animal
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