How old do you have to be to be a Dales pony?
Please refer to the Breed Standard for more details. Ponies can only be accepted for registration through the Dales Pony Society. Ponies entered in the stud book must have three generations of recorded breeding on both sides. Applications will only be accepted for ponies up to 31 December in the year of their birth.
What was the history of the Dales pony?
The breed is known for its strength, hardiness, stamina, courage, intelligence, and good disposition. The history of the modern Dales pony is strongly linked to the history of lead mining in the Dales area of England, from the Derbyshire peaks to the Scottish borders.
What kind of Pony does Briar Hill have?
The Dales Pony can be a willing and clever jumper. They compete very successfully in cross – country, performance classes and dressage. They easily carry heavy adults and are kind enough to carry children. Brymstone Dales at Briar Hill Farm stands two stallions: The incomparable Dykedale Duke and our junior stallion, Brymstone’s Tennyson.
Can a Dales pony have a white star?
White markings are allowed as a star and/or a snip, and white to the hind fetlocks, and ponies displaying more white than this are down graded to Section B. Dales Ponies are renowned for the quality of their hard, well-shaped feet and legs, which should display beautiful dense, flat bone. Their action is straight, high and true.
Please refer to the Breed Standard for more details. Ponies can only be accepted for registration through the Dales Pony Society. Ponies entered in the stud book must have three generations of recorded breeding on both sides. Applications will only be accepted for ponies up to 31 December in the year of their birth.
The breed is known for its strength, hardiness, stamina, courage, intelligence, and good disposition. The history of the modern Dales pony is strongly linked to the history of lead mining in the Dales area of England, from the Derbyshire peaks to the Scottish borders.
What kind of pony is Nova from the Dales?
Nova is a 2017 stallion, licensed and registered through the Dales Pony Society, UK. This gorgeous boy is handled daily, and has finished his first sixty days of professional training. This sweet natured pony has a good solid foundation and is well on his way to being a Great All Rounder.
White markings are allowed as a star and/or a snip, and white to the hind fetlocks, and ponies displaying more white than this are down graded to Section B. Dales Ponies are renowned for the quality of their hard, well-shaped feet and legs, which should display beautiful dense, flat bone. Their action is straight, high and true.