Dartmoor Ponies

There is no more iconic sight on Dartmoor than a herd of ponies grazing together against the stunning, majestic backdrop of Dartmoor. They have been here for a long time. Hoof prints found during an archaeological dig on Dartmoor date back 3,500 years!

Written records of ponies on the moor date back to 1012 AD and in the mid-19th century ponies were used to transport granite from the moorland quarries.

In 1950 there were thought to be around 30,000 ponies on the moor, but today there are only around 1,500. Herds of purebred Dartmoor ponies, Heritage ponies, Hill ponies, Shetland ponies, Welsh ponies and spotted ponies are scattered throughout the moor.

All ponies are owned by various Dartmoor Commoners (farmers and residents of the moor who have grazing rights on the open moor).

visitdartmoor.co.uk/things-to-do/dartmoor-ponies

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Cathrin

August 15, 2024

Injured Ponies

If you notice a pony (or other farm animal) injured or ill please call the Dartmoor Livestock Protection Officer on 07873 587561. For more information visit dlps.org.uk.

PLEASE… do not feed or pet the ponies, they may kick or bite, no matter how cute they are!

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Gallina

June 30, 2024

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