Endangered Species: Conversation with Fell Pony Breeders Christine Morton & Alison Bell

Part of the collection of 5 short films filmed in 2010 that follow renowned Fell Pony Breeders in and around the Howell Fells and give an insight into their experiences of breeding semi-feral herds on the open fell.
The films document a traditional way of breeding and managing Fell Ponies that is endangered by the changing patterns of farming. landscape and society.

[@alextownsend3322]

Another brilliant video

[@karlahernandez5750]

I have a grade pony. He is a Fell want to be. A good pony is one you fall in love with.

[@brendar.8185]

So much common sense and wisdom. Thank you

[@thomaswilliamfirby180]

They say no young people will take over but I would love the opportunity do breed pony’s native to my area . I might never get Rich doing it but deep down I know I would be saving a part of my heritage

[@annsmith7207]

Thanks so much for a wonderful and informative video!

[@schiros123]

SO inspiring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ae5788]

❤️

[@antoniescargo4158]

SAVE=save agricultural variety Europe. Sankt Gallen, CH.

[@electrasong9954]

They're stunning. They're like smaller Friesians. Beautiful horses. The sad part, the land they need to be 'free' on is what's disappearing - areas for recreation and housing eating up the wild lands. Railway lines, roads, housing... human destruction of what is perfect nature.