The Dales Pony is a small horse breed native to the eastern Pennines of northern England.
They have great stamina and were used as a pack animal.
Use : Riding, farm work, trekking.
Height : 13.2 - 14.2 hh.
Colours : Black, dark bay or brown.
Identifying Features : Neat head, strong neck, deep strong shoulders, deep girth, short back, short legs.
Probably descends from the Friesians brought to Britain by the Romans 2,000 years ago.
The Dales have great stamina and a calm temperament.
The Dales Pony developed form the native Pennine Pony, and was greatly influenced by the now-extinct Scottish Galloway, which improved their speed and sure-footedness.
They were also infused with Friesian blood. The ponies were originally bred as pack animals, to carry heavy loads of lead through the countryside from Northumberland and Durham to smelt mills.
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