Peers Clough Packhorses take their name from our farm, and the job that Fell ponies
were historically used for. The Pennine landscape is shaped by its industrial heritage where packhorses were used to transport cotton, wool, lime, coal and corn between upland communities.The ponies are ideally suited to the terrain
and conditions of the Pennines, and give
their riders a sense of comfort and security
when on board.
were historically used for. The Pennine landscape is shaped by its industrial heritage where packhorses were used to transport cotton, wool, lime, coal and corn between upland communities.The ponies are ideally suited to the terrain
and conditions of the Pennines, and give
their riders a sense of comfort and security
when on board.
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The Fell pony is native to the western Pennines and the Lake District. They are sturdy ponies not exceeding 14hh with long manes and tails and feathered legs. Their placid temperament and friendly nature makes them ideal companions for trekking. Pack ponies were sure-footed and steady walkers, could carry up to 14 stone in weight and yet were small enough to be easily loaded with their packs. They would work in trains, nose to tail along the regular routes, often paved with causey stones, still visible along many sections of the Mary Towneley Loop of the Pennine Bridleway. |
To find out more about Fell ponies visit www. fellponysociety.org
All our Fell ponies are locally bred Wellbrow Fells.
To find out more about Wellbrow Fell ponies www.wellbrowfell.co.uk
All our Fell ponies are locally bred Wellbrow Fells.
To find out more about Wellbrow Fell ponies www.wellbrowfell.co.uk
Our ponies:
Wellbrow Desperate Dan: Our Danny will be 28 this year.
He appeared on BBC1’s Countryfile ridden by presenter Matt Baker.
Wellbrow Desperate Dan: Our Danny will be 28 this year.
He appeared on BBC1’s Countryfile ridden by presenter Matt Baker.
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Wellbrow Target Wellbrow Bobby
Wellbrow Bangle
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Wellbrow Eddie 
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Wellbrow Casper Wellbrow Jonty
Our ponies live out all year and are kept as naturally as possible. We believe that this keeps them in touch with their natural instincts within their environment. They put on weight during summer grazing and use this to get them through the leaner months.
For riding, the vet has set a strict weight limit of 14stone / 88kgs on our ponies for the comfort and wellbeing of both horse and rider. Please respect this limit so as not to compromise your own safety and that of our ponies. We reserve the right to weigh clients.
For riding, the vet has set a strict weight limit of 14stone / 88kgs on our ponies for the comfort and wellbeing of both horse and rider. Please respect this limit so as not to compromise your own safety and that of our ponies. We reserve the right to weigh clients.
In winter the ponies grow a thick, hairy,
waterproof coat to protect them from the wind, rain and cold. This takes a lot of brushing out in the spring, and the ponies are looking their best for working in the summer months.
Our older ponies sometimes need a helping hand - we have rugs to keep off the worst of the Pennine weather. When there is a long period of snow cover the ponies are grateful for a top-up of haylage - and then go back to digging through the snow!
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Ponies in formation. Living in a herd means that the ponies all have their place! Living out all year means that they retain their natural instincts for survival, they find their own food, water and shelter (even if that means behind someone else! ) This keeps them happy and healthy. |
