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Model # P1172
Shown in Pinto Bay/White
The Fell Pony originated
in Great Britain, inhabiting the "fells", or hilly moorlands,
in the Cumbria uplands on the western slopes of the Pennine Hills.
The pony is thought to be a descendent of the Celtic Pony, influenced
by Friesian stallions. For centuries, this pony was used
extensively in the Pennine lead mines and for hauling the extracted
lead to ports. The
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pony also has an extensive history
in heavy farm work, draft work, riding and as a carriage pony. The
Fell is renowned for its strength and endurance and today is used
for riding and trekking as well as carriage and competition driving.
In 1900 the Fell Pony Society was created, and the standard for
the breed was defined.
The Fell Pony has a small head with straight profile, small ears,
prominent eyes, and a thick neck. He stands 13 to 14 hands high
at the withers, and has a very muscular body and short powerful
legs. The breed colors range from black, to bay, to brown and to
grey. This Fell Pony is shown "on the move", and has been
painted in an excellent pinto pattern, resembling our wild Mustang
in North America. Indeed, the North Light Studio features this same
model with a Native American riding him, in one of their large figurines.
Size: Height 6 1/2", Length 7 1/2"
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