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Q    What are Fells' "Owner Characteristics"?

A    A British native pony is bred to think for himself, take charge of himself, and survive. This is an important point to understand if you are considering a Fell pony (or any native pony) for a child or novice adult. A Fell pony owner needs the following characteristics and focus.

* GOAL-ORIENTED – Especially in the sense of having specific goals for using the pony in creative and useful ways without boring him. Make sure you have a job for a Fell to do and that you BOTH get on and do it!
* Confident (or can pretend to be so!)
* “Relaxed” but firm
* PATIENT, PATIENT, PATIENT
* Realistic in your expectations
* Appreciative of your pony's intelligence and innate judgment
* Alert and prepared for his survival reactions
* Sensible/reasonable
* Informed (on the breed) – particularly if you intend to show your pony, spend a little time studying the Conservancy’s other FAQs, the Fell Pony Museum site and these articles:
About Fell Ponies (Fell Pony Society)
Breed Description (Fell Pony Society PDF)
Temperament and Maturity (article written for FPS' use)

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Please feel free to contact the Conservancy
if you would like to discuss this further prior to your purchase.

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