Horse and Hound

The Dales pony: the hardy, hairy ponies who can turn a hoof at any job

The Dales pony is one of the UK’s Mountain and Moorland breeds, which, according to the Dales Pony Society (DPS) is a native of the upper dales of the eastern slopes of the Pennine range, from the ...
Horse and Hound

How to buy a Dales pony, plus what to look for in a quality example of this native breed

If you’re hoping to buy a Dales pony for the show ring or to simply enjoy, then this guide on what to look for is the ideal starting point. What is a Dales pony? The Dales pony is one of the Britain’s ...
The Northern Echo

Annual Dales Pony Show in Barnard Castle set to attract exhibitors from across UK

HUNDREDS of ponies from across the UK will be shown in the region next month. The Dales Pony Society Spring Stallion and Breed Show will be held in Streatlam Farm in Barnard Castle on May 5, starting ...
Daily Express

End of the Dales Pony? UK's hardiest breed faces extinction as it struggles to survive

The tough moorland pony, originally bred in the Upper Dales to carry out rigorous manual labour, has slipped from being officially regarded as endangered – to such low numbers it’s future is now ...
Bdaily Business Network

Persimmon donates £1,000 to Dales Pony Society

A Teesside builder has donated £1,000 to Dales Pony Society to help promote the critically endangered pony breed locally. The cash injection from Persimmon Homes Teesside is made from the company’s ...