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Dales pony [1 record]

Record 1 2005-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Husbandry
CONT

The Dales Pony is native to the eastern slopes of the English Pennines, known as the Yorkshire Dales. It was originally bred as a pack pony for the flourishing lead industry.

OBS

Average height 14 to 14.2 hands; native district eastern side of the Pennines; heavily built, very strong pony, with thick mane and tail and plenty of feather.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chevaux
DEF

[...] un poney plus haut et plus massif mais moins agile (que le Fells). Il a un aspect un peu rustique, la robe baie foncé, parfois avec une étoile en tête. Taille moyenne de 142 cm.

OBS

Originaire du nord de l'Angleterre.

Spanish

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