Dartmoor Pony
The Dartmoor pony is a breed of pony that lives in Devon, England. The breed has been in England for centuries and is used in a variety of roles.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | England |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q656152 |
The Dartmoor pony is a breed of pony that lives in Devon, England. The breed has been in England for centuries and is used in a variety of roles. Because of the extreme weather conditions experienced on the moors, the Dartmoor pony is a particularly hardy breed with excellent stamina. Over the centuries, it has been used as a working animal by local tin miners and quarry workers. It is kept in a semiferal state on Dartmoor.
It originates in England. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q656152.
Sources: Wikidata (Q656152) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)