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Model # P1173
Shown in Buckskin
The Dartmoor is a well
balanced stocky pony, originating in Devon, England. This breed
is closely related to the Exmoor Pony, and probably descended
from the same stock.
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These ponies roamed wild over the rugged
moorlands of southwestern Devon for many centuries. Toward the end
of the 19th century, the breed's traits were stabilized, by the
creation of the Dartmoor Pony Breed Society, with entry standard
requirements. Once this was done, the Dartmoor developed into an
outstanding pony; sound, reliable, gentle and extremely versatile.
The Dartmoor is equally at home being ridden, in harness or over
jumps. The maximum height for this pony is 12.2 hands high at the
withers. He is a well-balanced pony, with small head, ears and eyes.
The mane and tail are thick and full. The neck is wide, the chest
deep and muscular and the shoulders are strong and sloping.
This North Light model captures all of the best qualities of this
dependable pony, and is shown on-the-move, with a free-spirited
tail swish, head held high and front foot almost off the ground.
Size: Height 6", Length 7"
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