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.
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.
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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. |
To find out more about Fell ponies visit www. fellponysociety.org
All our Fell ponies are locally bred Wellbrow Fells. We have a great working relationship
with Michelle, Andrew and Gemma who always know what we are looking for.
To find out more about Wellbrow Fell ponies www.wellbrowfell.co.uk
All our Fell ponies are locally bred Wellbrow Fells. We have a great working relationship
with Michelle, Andrew and Gemma who always know what we are looking for.
To find out more about Wellbrow Fell ponies www.wellbrowfell.co.uk
Our ponies:
Wellbrow Desperate Dan - our Danny is everyone’s confidence giver!
Foaled in 1997, 13.2hh, he appeared on BBC1’s Countryfile ridden by presenter Matt Baker.
Wellbrow Desperate Dan - our Danny is everyone’s confidence giver!
Foaled in 1997, 13.2hh, he appeared on BBC1’s Countryfile ridden by presenter Matt Baker.
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Freddie, the Welsh Cob, is an honorary Fell pony and real character. Our eldest working pony, Freddie is semi-retired from long treks, but still loves Pony Pals, pony parties and shorter rides. 13.3hh |
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Wellbrow Jim (Jimmy) 13.2hh
Foaled 4th August 2000. One of our original three Fells he is a dependable and tireless worker. |
Wellbrow Target, nicknamed Reenie.
13.2hh Foaled 20th July 2000 Target's dad is Danny's grandad. With a wealth of experience, he is going a bit grey! |
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Wellbrow Bobby
Bobby is a real character who has matured into a dependable and versatile stalwart. He sets a good pace and has a natural talent for opening gates. 13 hh Foaled 28th May 2008 |
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Wellbrow Bangle We broke our “boys only” rule when we bought Bangle, but she has proved to be a great addition to the team. A good honest worker, she is very popular with everyone who rides her. 13.2hh Foaled 28th May 2008 – she shares her birthday with best friend Bobby. |
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Wellbrow Casper
Evie's pony, Casper, has proved to be a great little worker.
Full of energy, he is happy to take the lead.
12.2 hh
Foaled 26th May 2009
Evie's pony, Casper, has proved to be a great little worker.
Full of energy, he is happy to take the lead.
12.2 hh
Foaled 26th May 2009
Wellbrow Eddie
Foaled 1st June 2011
Suzy's pony Eddie is Bobby's brother.
Eddie is now working well in the team and has a placid and kind nature.
Wellbrow Jonty
foaled 11th June 2016
Jonty is developing into a fine sturdy pony.
He has been ridden calmly and quietly with others and is progressing well.
foaled 11th June 2016
Jonty is developing into a fine sturdy pony.
He has been ridden calmly and quietly with others and is progressing well.
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Wellbrow Ferdinand
foaled 19th June 2012 We are delighted to have Ferdie on loan. He has now been with us a year and has settled into the herd really well. He is a good boy with lots of potential. |
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Evie is learning archery! Watch this space! |
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 plenty of weight during summer grazing and use this to get them through the leaner months.
For riding, the vet has set a weight limit of 14stone / 90kgs 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.
For riding, the vet has set a weight limit of 14stone / 90kgs 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.
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.
Fell ponies have hard, black hooves.
Most of ours work unshod and are very careful to look after their own feet – our farrier has said they are some of the best feet he has ever seen!
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!
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.
Fell ponies have hard, black hooves.
Most of ours work unshod and are very careful to look after their own feet – our farrier has said they are some of the best feet he has ever seen!
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!
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.
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.