The Dales Pony is a critically endangered rare equine breed. The Dales Pony Breeders Association is a breeders only association dedicated to preserving and promoting the Dales Pony.
We are a no nonsense organization that is very serious about the preservation of our beloved Dales Ponies and the success of our organization. If you are interested in the Dales Pony and it's preservation we are here to help you succeed. Breeders are the backbone of every breed!
Our breeder members adhere to the Dales Pony Society UK. (www.dalespony.org) rules and regulations of the breed standard.It is strongly recommended and encouraged that all breeders register their Dales ponies with the Dales Pony Society UK, in order to be considered and eligible for breeder association membership. FIS testing is encouraged, and all member stallions must follow licensing procedures of the Dales Pony Society UK Only breeders that have registered their ponies in accordance with the Dales Pony Society in the UK are eligible to be member breeders.
The Dales Pony is known as the Great All Rounder because of it's versatility and temperament. A Mountain and Moorland breed of the UK, the Dales is known for its strength, courage, hardiness, and intelligence. A solid pony 14-14.2 H the Dales excels at endurance riding, dressage, cross country , driving and at just about anything you ask. If you want something out of the ordinary, something rather extraordinary...it's a Dales Pony!
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https://livestockconservancy.org
Gene Banking https://youtu.be/F55YMLtocYk
The Livestock Conservancy's Genebanking Workshop is a free, 2.5 hour video on the many aspects of gene banking. The content helps viewers evaluate the role that a gene bank could play in the conservation of their breed. Topics include the benefits of gene banking, choosing animals to bank, collecting and preserving tissues and sperm, recovering epididymal sperm, and understanding contracts for ownership and use of animal genetic resources.
The Dales Pony breeders, owners and enthusiasts now have many opportunities to showcase their Dales ponies with several nationally recognized organizations.
Join United States Dressage Federation at usdf.org and be eligible for awards and discounts. As a member of the Dales Pony Breeders Association you are also eligible to participate in the Adequate All Breeds Year End Awards. See
Membership in the NDPC allows our members to participate and compete against other ponies and small horses in dressage.Opportunity to compete at Devon under the Dales Breeders banner. See dressageponycup.com
Dales excel at driving. The ADS is divided into 8 regions and each has a dedicated Director to help clubs or individuals to answer all of your questions and get you started driving safely.They also offer lots benefits and networking.See
AmericanDrivingSociety.org
There's nothing your Great All Rounder can't do. Thisorganization allows your Dales ponies to be eligible for year end awards, educational grants and scholarships. Check them out at: ushja.org
We know Dales aren't race horses but as a member association with NTRA.com we can take advantage of the discounts offered through them. There are some nice discounts with John Deere, Big Ass Fans, Office Depot, Sherwin Williams and Farmers Insurance. NTRA will verify membership with Dales Pony Breeders Association prior to issuing discount. Check out: ntra.com
The DPBA has established contacts with The Gluck Equine Research Center at University of Kentucky and the New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania as well as prestigious centers abroad. These along with future relationships are all in an effort to bring DPBA members the latest assistive technologies in breeding with the common goal of slowing the extinction vortex of the Dales pony breed.
The Dales Pony Breeders Association adheres to, and follows, the Rules and Regulations of the Dales Pony Society, the official Registry for the Dales Pony located in the United Kingdom. We offer our United States members assistance with registration, licensing and transfer paperwork and can forward associated fees through a safe and efficient portal. https://www.dalesponysociety.org
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Together we must plan to educate about new breeding trends, assist breeders, and intercept Dales Ponies headed to auction.
Your contribution will enable us to build a Legacy Foundation to save the Dales Pony. We are very grateful for your generosity.
Membership Fee entitles members to discounts from our breed affiliates including reduced entrance fees, discounts from John Deere, Office Max, Sherwin Williams and others. You must provide proof of membership for these discounts and offers as those organizations will verify with us.
Please send name, address and email along with membership fee.
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