The Dales pony is a rare breed that originates in the upper dales — or valleys — of Northern Yorkshire in England. Historically, miners and farmers used this hardy breed as a working pony.

They share their origins with other heavy pony breeds, such as the Dales pony and the Galloway pony. Fell ponies were initially used for various tasks, including farming, forestry, and mining.

The Canadian Horse breed developed from a mixture of many well-known breeds, including the Belgian, Percheron and the Dales ...