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Like its fellow British native ponies, the Fell Pony is known for being hardy and surefooted, a result of northern England s rugged moors, or fells, where the breed developed. Add in a friendly, easygoing demeanor and it s no surprise that the Fell became popular with the locals for everything from packing to riding, ma...
Carltonlima Emma is the trusted mount of Hrh Queen Elizabeth Ii, patron of the Fell Pony Society and supporter of all things equestrian. The Fell Pony is one of Britain's most loved native breeds. It is associated with the North of England where the "fell" refers to high mountainous areas used as common grazing land. A
This year is the centenary of the Fell Pony Society, whose patron is Her Majesty the Queen. This year is also the Queen s platinum Jubilee. Her 96th birthday photograph was Her Majesty with two of her Fell ponies. I have been invited to take part in the "Celebrating Fell Ponies' Centenary exhibition at The Old Courthous...
Native to the Lake District, fell ponies are an endearing sight roaming the national park s fells and rough pastures. Our Grasmere Gingerbread Fell Pony is a shaggy-maned delight with a slightly unkempt just got up in the morning appearance. Having long roamed the hills of old Cumberland and Westmorland, these sturdy an...
Today is the first episode of our new Horse Breeds around the World Series. We start with a famous British Pony breed, the Fell Pony of North England. Its home is in the Lake District and it takes its name from the word fell which is another term for hill or mountain. The Fell ponycontinue reading "Horse Podcast Ep 94: ...