Fell ponies
The Fell pony is a working breed of native pony originating in the north England, more specifically Cumberland and Westmorland in Cumbria and Northumberland. It was originally bred on Fell farms of the northwest and is now a popular choice for riding and driving.
BREED TRAITS:
Not to exceed 14 hands (142.2 cms) Coat colouring may be black, brown, bay and grey. Chestnuts, piebalds and skewbalds are debarred. They should have plenty of fine hair at heels (coarse hair objectionable) and mane and tails are left to grow long. Movement should focus on the trot, with a well-balanced all-round stride, with good knee and hock action.
Details on: fellponysociety.org.uk
Pictured is Wildhoeve Okidoki and Jonathan Stevens.
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Family team claims supreme spot at the Fell Pony Society’s 2026 Stallion and Colt Show – and a mare takes the golden HOYS ticketBy Bethan Simons Published
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‘We’ve never won a championship quite as big as this’: Fell stallion lands Royal Windsor M&M in-hand championshipBy Millie Bowles Published
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‘It seemed fitting’: rocking horse of The late Queen’s beloved Emma created to mark her centenaryBy Eleanor Jones Published
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‘I never dreamed this was even possible’: amateur rider and Fell stallion win M&M supreme in LondonBy Alex Robinson Published
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‘What a little legend’: Fell pony is crowned HOYS M&M ridden pony of the yearBy Alex Robinson Published
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‘He totally owned it today’: second HOYS title for 15-year-old Fell stallionBy Alex Robinson Published
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Second HOYS win in two hours for owner and rider, this time with young Fell stallionBy Alex Robinson Published
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Young breeders on a mission to protect and prevent rare native breed from ‘dying out‘By Alex Robinson Published
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The Queen’s last ride: Her Majesty’s stud groom on her much-loved mare EmmaBy Eleanor Jones Published
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Farewell to dedicated and respected pony breederBy Becky Murray Published
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‘We’ve had some bad times this year’: home-produced Fell delivers family a dream HOYS winBy Alex Robinson Published
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‘This is really special’: Fell gelding impresses en route to first HOYS winBy Stephanie Bateman Published
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Fell pony filly foal is top lot in breed’s first online saleBy Alex Robinson Published
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A lifetime in equestrianism: 25 pictures celebrating The Queen’s remarkable affinity with horsesBy Martha Terry Published
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Fell mare fostered by coloured cob after her dam was struck by lightning is off to HOYSBy Alex Robinson Published
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Road to the RIHS: ‘I didn’t think he’d ever show again’: Fell stallion overcomes cancer diagnosis to qualify for HicksteadBy Alex Robinson Published
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The Queen and her ponies: image released to celebrate Her Majesty’s 96th birthdayBy Eleanor Jones Published
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A breed close to The Queen’s heart to be celebrated at Royal Windsor Horse ShowBy Alex Robinson Published
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‘He was some pony’ — Farewell to iconic Fell stallion who made breed historyBy Alex Robinson Published