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Fell Pony
Information and Resources
We have compiled this list of articles and other resources in an
effort to make as much information as possible easily available to
those wanting to learn about fell ponies. Please browse through at
your leisure, and check back often as this area is always expanding.
Also note that many of the items on the list are links, but others
are lists of offline references that we recommend. Links that are
not internal open in a new window.
Standard
Information
Frequently Asked
Questions
Fell
Pony Breed Standard
Suggested
Reading
Online Articles
Understanding
Fell Pony Conformation by Megan Elisha
Tong
Books and Other
Hoofprints in Eden by Sue Millard
Marvelous new
Fell pony book. The ponies' background, the cycle of the year on the
fells, the opinions and anecdotes of long-established North of
England breeders, are covered in much detail and illustrated with
over 100 photographs. Millard acknowledges the encouragement and
practical support given by the Conservancy's Educational Committee.
The book is now available from Hayloft Publishing in England.
A Lifetime with Ponies by R B Charlton
Reprint
by the author's grandson Bob Charlton, himself a Fell pony breeder
and Fell Pony Society Council member and former chairman. A
fascinating insight into the breaking and handling of ponies, their
selection, showing and typical uses in the 1950s. Also discusses
Dales and Hackney ponies. For details of how to order see the Fell
Pony Society web site.
The Fell Pony by Clive Richardson
History of
the breed and its current uses. Classic piece of writing published
by J A Allen, London, in 1990. (NB the newer version has more
photographs and less text. There is a small printers' error
acknowledged by the author: ponies migrated to Britain from Europe
between 10,000 BC and 20,000 BC; not as stated, around 1,500 BC, by
which time the English Channel had intervened between Britain and
Europe!)
Dales Ponies by Iona Fitzgerald
Many of the
early sires of these Northern British ponies were common to both the
Dale and Fell breeds. Lots of intriguing stories of the Fell's great
counterparts on the eastern side of the Pennine range. Published by
Whittet Books, Stowmarket, Suffolk, UK, and available from the FPS.
A Lifetime in the Fells by Bert Morland Short and
readable account of the origins of the Lunesdale herd with a great
deal of breeding wisdom about the Fell pony. Probably out of print
but available to read on the RareSteeds web site.
Fell Pony Society JUBILEE BOOK
Published by the Fell
Pony Society to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002, this
contains stories, reminiscences, and recipes all with a Fell pony
slant (does not include any recipes for cooking Fell ponies!)
One Fell Swoop by Sue Millard
Humorous cartoon
history and "Nature of the Beast", light reading with a lot of keen
observation behind the funny drawings. Available from the FPS or
from Sue's own site.
Additional
Resources and Websites
The Fell
Pony Society
The British society which is the Mother
registry for Fell ponies (founded 1916). Breed information,
registration information, guidelines, merchandise, Society
newsletters old and new, updates, educational and promotional
materials and Fell pony information. Contact Mrs Elizabeth Parkin,
Ion House, Great Asby, Appleby, Cumbria CA16 6HD, England. +44 (0)
1768 353100.
The FPS has an Overseas Sub-Committee (OSC) to represent their
interests to other countries. You can read about the OSC and our
sister Overseas Branches on the FPS affiliates page.
Equus Survival Trust
The Equus Survival
Trust is an educational non-profit organization dedicated to
protecting the traditional traits and the genetic diversity of
historical equine breeds (horses, ponies and donkeys) threatened
with extinction.
Fell Pony and Countryside Museums
The
Museums at Dalemain, Cumbria contain historic objects and archive
photographs of Fells in their natural habitat, alongside
agricultural bygones. The website explores the Fells' history as a
timeline. Uses multimedia and a lot of primary data from local
people, plus many links to source materials. Read! Learn!
Contribute!
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