In the 13 years of caring for the site at Bellever, our herd of ponies have never been used for active breeding. Instead, support is

Two Dartmoor ponies are relocating up-country to help raise awareness of their endangered status among visitors to the country’s biggest zoo. The Dartmoor Pony Heritage

We have had this ‘bobby dazzler’ on our sales list on behalf of Tracey Lear and he came in for basic handling recently. He then

We had our first walk since Lockdown 3 with students from Ivybridge Community College recently.  We started at Grimspound and did a circular walk with

  The DPHT offer a free handling service for our  Recognised Dartmoor Pony Keepers.   All ponies and foals offered for sale can be: Ground Started

All the ponies are enjoying the dry weather, albeit it a little cold in the mornings. We have spread the hay feeders around the paddock

It was a lovely way to start the DPHT’s 16th birthday by waving goodbye to Paul & Vicky Pearse as they took 6 Dartmoor ponies

The flora and fauna of a renowned nature reserve is about to be given a huge helping hand by the arrival of six Dartmoor ponies.

BELLEVER WORK DATES 2021 – Contact Paul Rendell – paul.dartmoor@gmail.com  or telephone 01837 54727 These are the planned work dates – things may change, other

Rum is such an inquisitive young man.  While we stood talking this morning, he thought he’s sneak in and check pockets. He has an exceptional

Smartie and George watching Andy close the gate to the hill Smartie making sure that the boys haven’t discovered the hay in this feeder! Boss

An early start for all and the weather was more favourable than originally forecast. Headcollars, ropes, walkie talkies, comfortable boots and we were off to

The ponies at Parke had a visit from the wonderful vet from North Parke Equus. George, Braveheart and Smartie all needed some attention and were

Gary Bartlett of Bartletts Fencing and Gates has very kindly helped us with some paddock management here at Parke. He visited to aerate the fields

Bellever  Thursday 18/03/21 Our wonderful patron Malcolm Snelgrove was drawn to visit Bellever on Thursday. Little did he know, what that day would bring his

The scheme has been in existence since 1988 and been a great success, improving the pony on the Moor by using good quality stallions. Many

DPHT EVENTS AT BELLEVER 2021 Bellever Moon Walk – Tue 27th April (limited numbers left), Wed 26th May Meeting Point: Postbridge visitor centre car park.

The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust (DPHT) is delighted to announce naturalist and broadcaster Nick Baker as its new patron. In his new role, Nick will

Bellever Moon Walk Limited number spaces on the moon walk on Tuesday 27th April 2021. Starting at 7.30pm from Postbridge Visitor Centre car park for

Smartie has coped really well this winter. We generally have to keep a very close watch on her feet, but thankfully she has been sound

Rolo is such a super boy.  He always greets us with a whinny in the morning and is first in the queue for carrots. He

Our George is such a character.  He pokes his tongue out at every opportunity.  Usually when you are trying to take a picture of him

When you are able to visit the Moor watch out for the ponies tackling the gorse with ease. They stamp on old stems of gorse

February, 15, 2021 – The Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society and the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust have issued a joint statement urging visitors to the moors

We welcomed Bob Cruwys – Journalist and Rod Stevenson – Cameraman from Westcountry News to our Centre at Parke. The item will be aired next

The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust (DPHT) will gallop into 2021 with a fabulous new website making it easier for its valued supporters to keep up

We are delighted to announce that photographer Malcolm Snelgrove has become the charity’s new patron.

We are delighted to announce that photographer Malcolm Snelgrove has become the charity’s new patron.