Fell Pony
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disneyhorse
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There are a couple people around here that have imported some. I also see them at the local driving shows. One lady I see here a lot has one mare and a couple geldings.
I see them riding them around the trails here when I am out with my ponies and I have talked with them a bit.
The ponies are generally pretty mellow, but I'd say they are "average horses."
They aren't any more "people ponies" than any other pony? Not sure what you mean by that but I find the horses' individual personality and how they are raised greatly influence how friendly they are.
They sort of remind me of tiny Friesians, although they certainly don't have the movement. I haven't seen any that move amazing... some of them sort of have a hunter extension but nothing special.
Honestly, the Fell Pony and the Gypsy Vanner are WAY WAY overrated. You pay SO much to buy them or import them because they are pretty scarce here in the US. Yeah, they do have thick manes and tails and a heavy build... but c'mon. $10,000 for a gelding?
If I were you I'd get a Welsh pony. More selection to choose from (you don't have to "settle" for one because it's the only one you can find for a decent price), similar size and build, good personalities, and most Welsh ponies move a heck of a lot better than the Fell or Gypsies do.
Just my opinion.
Andrea
I see them riding them around the trails here when I am out with my ponies and I have talked with them a bit.
The ponies are generally pretty mellow, but I'd say they are "average horses."
They aren't any more "people ponies" than any other pony? Not sure what you mean by that but I find the horses' individual personality and how they are raised greatly influence how friendly they are.
They sort of remind me of tiny Friesians, although they certainly don't have the movement. I haven't seen any that move amazing... some of them sort of have a hunter extension but nothing special.
Honestly, the Fell Pony and the Gypsy Vanner are WAY WAY overrated. You pay SO much to buy them or import them because they are pretty scarce here in the US. Yeah, they do have thick manes and tails and a heavy build... but c'mon. $10,000 for a gelding?
If I were you I'd get a Welsh pony. More selection to choose from (you don't have to "settle" for one because it's the only one you can find for a decent price), similar size and build, good personalities, and most Welsh ponies move a heck of a lot better than the Fell or Gypsies do.
Just my opinion.
Andrea
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Thanks Andrea. I didn't know that about their movement. We're just researching a breed we know little about. We actually DO own a Welsh pony mare and love her!
One thing that I would think is different about the Gypsy Vanner vs the Fell pony is that perhaps one could trace pedigree back on the Fell? The Gypsy Vanners were originally a horse of unknown pedigree -- a "mutt" horse that the European Gypsies developed for pulling their carts.
MA
One thing that I would think is different about the Gypsy Vanner vs the Fell pony is that perhaps one could trace pedigree back on the Fell? The Gypsy Vanners were originally a horse of unknown pedigree -- a "mutt" horse that the European Gypsies developed for pulling their carts.
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Most of the Gypsy Vanners and Gypsy Cob's are still of unknown pedigree.
Not sure how long the Fell registry has been around but I do know they have inspections before breeding and that breeding stock must be approved before foals can be registered.
Not sure how long the Fell registry has been around but I do know they have inspections before breeding and that breeding stock must be approved before foals can be registered.
