Fell Pony Observations

Why Fell Ponies matter.

  1. Fell Ponies are genetically distinct from other breeds.
    * Fell Ponies are second only to Exmoors in the purity of our genetics. Click here to read more.

  2. Fell Ponies are classed as a rare breed.
    * Click here to read about the Fell Pony according to the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.
    * Click here for a detailed discussion of the Fell Pony as a rare breed.

  3. The Fell Pony is named after its native terrain for a reason.
    * Many characteristics of the breed are derived from centuries of living in the fell environment of northern England. Click here to read more.
    * There are lots of different words used to describe where Fell Ponies live on vast open land with significant elevation change and with minimal human intervention. Click here to read more.