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Talk by Libby Robinson and Samantha Smith: Breeding Fell Ponies - the challenges of establishing a hill herd

"Breeding Fell Ponies - the challenges of establishing a hill herd" talk by Libby Robinson and Samantha Smith including ‘Tails of Cumbrian Heritage’ short Award winning film by Abby Wilkinson and Georgia Costin.

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Event Date

05 August 2024

Description

7pm. Plus input from Melissa Kreuzer on how the hill herds and their breeders have helped the American breeders.

Q&A session to follow.

Visit www.theoldcourthouse.org to book a place. Donations appreciated for The Old Courthouse and the Fell Pony Heritage trust.

‘Tails of Cumbrian Heritage' is inspired by the work of the Fell Pony Heritage Trust and their efforts to protect Cumbria's much loved native breed of the Fell pony and ensure that Fell Ponies stay living on the open fell.

Short Interval. Light refreshments.

Doors open 6.30pm to the ‘Hidden Hoofbeat of Britain’ photographic exhibition.