The Fell Pony's Enduring Stewards: Long time Breeders of Cumberland and Westmorland's Native Pony Hardcover – November 25, 2024

The Fell Pony is the native British pony of the historic counties of Cumberland and Westmorland. It is said to have run on the northern hills for centuries. Yet far from being completely wild, these ponies have been stewarded over the years by dedicated breeders, with some being with the breed for as many as six generations. Since the formalization of the breed in 1898, and possibly as far back as the Romans, the breed has been stewarded both by hill breeders – those that keep them on their native fell – and lowland breeders. Each of the enduring stewards featured in this book, whether upland or lowland, has their own unique focus. Together, they provide a fascinating and realistic portrait of what sets Fell Ponies apart. It is hard not to be left with a feeling of gratitude for the enduring legacy of these breeders.The Fell Pony Society of North America began telling the stories of long time breeders of Fell Ponies in 2007 in its newsletter: The Fell Pony Express. The article series was initiated in support of the breed’s establishment in North America. So far, the breeders with more than thirty years of experience have all been in the UK. This book, a collaboration with the Fell Pony Heritage Trust, makes the stories of these enduring breeders available to a broader audience for the first time. Read more