A forester (Since 1971) Charlie Parker regularly uses his Dales ponies and cobs for ‘snigging’ (Timber extraction using horses / ponies) born at Ingleton North Yorkshire 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. 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 with the help of son Roger. In his forestry work Charlie puts in many hours working with his Dales ponies and cobs and enjoys a special bond with them. Gina has had a long association with Dales ponies, as a child Gina rode the fells around her home town of Kirkby Lonsdale on these sturdy galloway’s also hunting 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.

About Us 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. The Roandale Dales pony stud strives to breed ponies true to type with excellent temperaments, good bone and conformation. Read More