Mountains & Moors - The Fell Pony of Cumbria

Today is the first episode of our new Horse Breeds Around the World Series. We start with a famous British Pony breed, the Fell Pony of North England. Its home is in Cumbria and it takes its name from the word fell which is another term for hill or highland. The Fell pony is a hardy breed, well suited for a life outside in the often harsh weather of the mountains of Cumbria. Ute talks with Libby Robinson, Fell Pony Breeder and founder of the Fell Pony Heritage Trust. Libby tells us all about the origin of the Fell Pony, its uses and how the Fell Pony is a conservation grazer and has shaped the landscape of its home on the fells. But the future of the pony is not very bright with declining numbers and farmers giving up the tradition of pony keeping. Libby tries to create awareness of the role of the Fell Pony in the region and hopes that more young people can connect and help in saving it.

Show Notes:

https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/02/08/horse-podcast-ep-94-mountains-moors-the-fell-pony-of-cumbria/