which pony do you like best (will answer all later)

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so if you had a choice which pony would you choose

fantastic all rounder jumps dressage drives gymkana
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beautiful mountain and moorland dales show pony
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depends what you want to do. Do you want to jump, event and gymkhana or show a native.

Personally I prefer (based on looks in these photos) the Dales pony, but if you want a proven allrounder then go for the first one who looks sweet and honest
 
As it's a Native Pony, i prefer them how they should be..Au Naturel ;)

if it was a common gypsy type, then i would strip it to within an inch of it's life!!
 
Yeah id say they are the same.

It looks like the same rider, saddle, bridle, boots. Also the first pony looks as if its has its feathers clipped.

Both are lovely :p;)
 
I had a 14.2 unregistered Dales pony. He won BE Pre-Novice, BD Elementary and was fantastic to hack. Not so good to catch though !!!!

Love them.
 
well there isnt any fooling all you clever HHO's it is the same pony just trying to say dont judge a horse by its hair tee hee

also i wondered if i should have trimmed and cliped her as i am planning to hunt her but then again she is what she is a beautiful show bred dales pony who can hunt not a hunter who is a mountain and moorland show pony

"The Dales Pony was a comfortable riding animal, strong enough for draught work, and able to thrive on the bleak uplands of the dales. These abilities were not lost on farmers, who found in them all that was required to work the small farm as the seasons came round. They could pull a ton in a cart or coup; were sturdy shepherds' ponies, capable of covering great distances on the fells and were able to carry burdens of hay up to 12 stones, often plus a rider and when necessary, in deep snow; a pair could step out in the plough or reaper binder; having a fast trot, they could take the farmer to market in style and also give him an occasional days hunting, being willing and clever jumpers. Thus, when the railways appeared, and the pack trains disappeared, the Dales Pony found a niche on the farms of the dales. In addition as coal mines were enlarged, and drifts used, many ponies were also taken for work in the land and coal mines of the north-east."

"In turn the Dales ponies became renowned for their great strength, iron constitution, endurance and the ability to get over rough country fast. A pack load was 240lbs, or two pigs of lead per pony (17stone 14lbs ); and the ponies travelled up to a hundred miles a week over some of the most difficult terrain in England."

taken from http://www.dales-fans.org.uk/?breedhistory

more info http://www.dalespony.org/Breed-Std.html
http://www.dalespony.org/Breed-Std.html

dont underestimate a larger native they are pritty fab and might be just what your looking for
 
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