The Dutch Warmblood, Dales Ponies - Horse Breeds

D alphabet list of horse breeds that you may come across:

Dales Pony

The Dales Pony is known for its strength, stamina and intelligence. They are indigenous to the eastern slopes of the English Pennines, known as the Yorkshire Dales. These amazing ponies would carry 110 lbs. of supplies up to fifty miles per day to deliver ore, fuel and lead to port about 250 miles away. Oftentimes, a team of up to twenty ponies would be led, untied, by one rider on these journeys.

Dartmoor Pony

The Dartmoor Pony originated in Dartmoor in Devon England. These horses are one of nine breeds native to the British Isles. Due to the rugged and bleak conditions in this area, only the strongest of the Dartmoor Ponies survived. Many of these ponies were used as pack horses for tin mining. Later, they were used on farms and at prisons. The guards used them to escort work parties to and from prison.

Dutch Warmblood

The Dutch Warmblood is a modern horse that originated from the selective breeding of German, French, and English horses crossed with the native Dutch stock. These Dutch Warmbloods are often bred to perform in show jumping and dressage competitions at the highest level. This breed has great intelligence, consistency, and enthusiasm for work.