Upcoming Events
FPS Breed Show
The FPHT is delighted to be taking the stand again to the FPS Breed Show held at Dalemain Estate, near Penrith, Cumbria.
Do come along to enjoy the yearly Breed Show of Fell Ponies, and say hello to us on the stand, books, merchandise and information will be available to view and enjoy.
Learning Wild - Discover the Heritage and Ecology of the Fell Ponies
Join us for a three-day immersive experience in the heart of the Lake District, where the free-living herds of Fell ponies have shaped the landscape for generations. This unique Learning Wild course, in collaboration with the Fell Heritage Trust, offers a rare opportunity to observe these beautiful, hardy and intelligent ponies in their natural environment while exploring their deep historical, cultural, and ecological significance.
For centuries, Fell ponies have played a vital role in Cumbrian hill farming, supporting traditional land management and thriving in the rugged terrain. Their presence continues to be crucial in conservation grazing, helping to maintain biodiversity, preserve native flora, and shape the landscape.
Through guided observation, discussion, and hands-on learning, we will explore how these ponies interact with their environment, each other, and humans, past and present.
Purchase your tickets here.
🎓 Scholarship Opportunity
We’re thrilled to offer a fully-funded scholarship place, thanks to support from the Lake District National Park via Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL).
This scholarship is open to one young person aged 18–30, living within Cumbria, who feels a connection to—or curiosity about—Fell Ponies, traditional landscapes, using native ponies in regenerative farming, history and herd behaviour.
To apply, email info.fpht@gmail.com to request an application form.
📝 Application Deadline: 25th June 2025
Forty Farms Fair
The FPHT stand will be at the Forty Farms Fair
10am-3pm | Free entry
With Kendal Farmers Market & Lovingly Artisan at Rheged.
Back by popular demand, the Farmers Market returns with stalls full of seasonal local produce, crafts and gift ideas which link back to our Cumbrian Farms.
Shop over 40 stands and meet the local producers who have hand crafted them.
With a series of free talks throughout the day to enjoy and a chance to win a hamper filled with local goodies in support of Growing Well.
FPS Stallion & Colt Show
We are delighted to have been invited again to attend the Fell Pony Society Stallion & Colt Show, with the FPHT stand, on the 10th May at Dalemain Estates.
We look forward to seeing you at the event, do come and say hello!
Fading Hoofprints - Book Launch & Documentary on the Fell Pony
The FPHT is proud to be hosting the screening of the Fell Pony Documentary, Episode 5, at the Rheged Centre in their Screen 2 cinema at 11am.
The accompanying Fading Hoofprints book for you to see and purchase at the event on the 12 April 2025.
We look forward to welcoming you to this event, and proud to be showcasing this wonderful work put together by the author and the team of the Fading Hoofprints project.
Forty Farms Fair
The FPHT stand will be at the Forty Farms Fair at the Rheged, find us indoors. Selling merchandise and offering information about the hill bred Fell Pony.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Breeding Fell Ponies – the Challenges of Establishing a Hill Herd
Libby Robinson, chairperson of the FPHT, bought her first fell pony in 1979 and they have been an important part of her life ever since. For 50 years she has worked with them on farms, running courses and teaching carriage driving. She lived in France for 19 years where she bred Fell Ponies and only returned to Tebay with her ponies in 2018. Libby works with the Fell Pony Heritage Trust based in Tebay, providing information about the native pony of the Cumbrian Fells. Talk will include a 10 minute award winning film – “Tails of Cumbrian Heritage” created by Abby Wilkinson and Georgia Costin.
Ecology, Conservation and Environment Fair 2025
The FPHT are delighted to have been asked to attend The Ecology, Conservation and Environment Fair is open to University of Exeter and Falmouth University students of all years and disciplines.
Here you can meet and talk with employers about placements opportunities, internship programmes, placements, and graduate careers.
The fair will be held in The Sports Hall and we'll be welcoming employers from a range of sectors all of whom are looking to connect with students from a broad range of disciplines, but focusing predominantly on ecology, conservation, environmental and marine science courses.
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