Dartmoor Ponies
Dartmoor Pony, England
This evening, I am posting information on Dartmoor Ponies, an endangered breed of hardy equines found on Dartmoor in southern England.
Ponies with visitors
Video clip of ponies
Summary information as follows:
- Dartmoor is a high elevation landscape in the county of Devon which extends to 954 sq.km ( 368 sq. miles). The area has been designated a National Park.
- The pony population has fallen from tens of thousands to about 800 now.
- The breed has a docile temperament and is popular with children.
- The breed has a history on the moor dating back hundreds of years.
- There are two organisations dedicated to the breed: Dartmoor Pony Society (pedigree register) and the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust.
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