PONY FACTS
The dartmoor pony
Should stand no higher than 12.2hh with a full flowing mane and tail. They are bay, brown, black, grey, chestnut or roan in colour (piebalds and skewbalds are not allowed) Excessive white markings are discouraged.
registered Dartmoor Ponies
Are registered with the Dartmoor Pony Society and are recognised as a native rare breed. They originate from the wild herds on Dartmoor and share the same ancestors as many of the herds still roaming the moor today. For further information please visit: www.dartmoorponysociety.com
Traditional unregistered / Heritage ponies
Many Dartmoor Ponies born and bred on Dartmoor come from the indigenous herds which have grazed there for many generations. They are tough, robust and surefooted, thriving in harsh moorland conditions.
By becoming the owner of a moor bred Dartmoor Pony you are helping to preserve the indigenous Dartmoor Pony herds and landscape, whilst buying a potential friend for life.