Breeders of Quality Friesians

11648 N Drive North
Battle Creek, Michigan

Nowadays, Fells are used more for family pets, so there is much riding and driving, although they may still be used for farm work and even logging.

Fells originated in Cumbria, England. Cumbria is located in the upper north west part of England. The Fell breed is on the opposite side of the Pennines mountains from it's "sister" breed - the Dale pony. These breeds are extremely similar, mainly separated by geography.

They are usually black, but they can also be bay, brown or grey. They may have white markings. Like their Friesian ancestors, they have feathered legs and a proud, alert head and neck carriage. Unlike the Friesians, these little giants should be between 13 and 14 hands tall.

Another unfortunate similarity to the Friesians is their breed status - they are both considered Rare breeds. Friesians are a RECOVERING breed. Fells are even worse off - they are considered to be a THREATENED breed. Hopefully, with more promotion here in the United States, this breed with move off the Threatened list soon.

In the United States, Fells are registered through the Fell Pony Society of North America, Inc. (FPSNA). The main Fell registry is the Fell Pony Society of the United Kingdom.