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Daleslogger Welcome to the Roandale Dales Pony Stud at Hill Gill Farm

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This country has a wealth of marvellous native ponies, industry was borne on the backs of these hardy breeds they are part of our heritage and should be treasured and protected.

Here at the Roandale Dales Pony Stud we strive to breed ponies true to type with excellent temperaments, good bone and conformation.

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Charlie Parker

Born in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, Charlie Parker has been a forester since 1971.

He regularly uses his Dales ponies and cobs for ‘snigging’ (Timber extraction using horses/ ponies).

Charlie believes that Dales ponies are one of our most versatile native breeds and as the Parkers use them for riding, driving and working in ‘chains’, they consider them true all-rounders.

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Now living in Teesdale the heart of Dales pony country Charlie enjoys breeding Dales ponies often breeding the rare blue and bay roan colouring, he also enjoys showing but his most enjoyment is gained when breaking in these delightful ponies.

In his forestry work Charlie puts in many hours working with his Dales ponies and cobs and enjoys a special bond with them. It is an age old skill rarely seen these days, yet an important part of the Dales pony heritage, one Charlie strives to keep alive.

Charlie believes strongly in sharing the knowledge and experience that he has gained over the years breeding and working these ponies. With this in mind Charlie is happy to be contacted for advice and guidance on any Dales Pony matters.

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Gina (nee Macfarlane) has also had a long association with Dales ponies, Gina’s father Billy Macfarlane was well known in the Harness racing world but also kept some good cobs and Dales gallowa’s (as he always called them) As a child Gina rode the fells around her home town of Kirkby Lonsdale on these sturdy galloways and hunted with the local Vale of Lune Harriers for many years where the Dales pony proved an excellent mount particularly over some of their more difficult terrain.

Gina has always been interested in the history of the Dales pony and the drove roads around the area where the Dales ponies proved their worth.

Hill Gill Farm is a traditional Teesdale hill farm, set in 125 acres in the heart of Dales Pony country. The farm is close to the reservoirs of Hury, Blackton and Balderhead.

It is set in the North Pennines, a recognised area of outstanding natural beauty & farmed in a traditional manner, using native breeds.

For Sale

We often have young stock for sale and the occasional broodmare.

Alongside breeding purebred Dales we also breed part breds by using our Dales stallions on our quality vanner mares, this cross results in a very useful quality cob around 15hh – 15.2hh.

Charlie is happy to offer advice in the traditional skills of working ponies in chains and is happy to share his vast knowledge to those seeking to work ponies on the land and particularly in forestry where Charlie’s expertise lies.

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Goats

Visitors to Hill Gill will probably smell the Old English billy goats, before they catch sight of them.

These are known as a cottage breed, being cobby and producing just enough milk to suit a small family. The only show within striking distance which has a class for Old English goats is held at Pateley Bridge, and Charlie’s goats have picked up several prizes at the event.

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