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Fell Ponies run wild on the moorlands stretching west from the crown of the Pennine hills and in the mountains of Cumbria.
Today of all the mountain and moorland breeds, The Fell pony seems to breed most true to its type.
The Fell Pony Society Determinedly gaurds the purity of this beautifull breed.
Fell ponies were used as pack ponies carrying lead. Pannier fashion,50kg (8 stones) on each side from the mines to the docks on Tyneside.
They were driven in groups of around twenty by a mounted man.
For centuries they have also be used by the local farmers, for riding, pulling carts, working the farms, and even for sport, such as trotting races.
Castle Hill Shadow FP3524
Height: 13 to 14 hands
Colour: Black is the most usuall colour, But bay, brown and grey are known. White markings are rare.
Conformation: A small head with a broad forehead tapering to the nose.
The neck of proportional length, giving a good front.
The shoulders long and sloping and well laid back.
The back strong and the loins muscular.
The body short-coupled and deep, with the ribs well rounded.
The hindquarters square and strong with the tail well set.
The legs are strong with feathers and the main and tail very full.
The fell pony is a very tough pony and are very active with high standard paces, a smart true walk and a well balanced fast trot, Showing good knee and hock action and moving well from the shoulder.
They are among the best general utilty ride and drive ponies, and are used extensively by tourists for trekking holidays.
