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The Exmoor Pony Festival 2025

July 6th, Sunday: Horse/ Pony and Dog Fun Day at Cutcombe Show Field, entries on the day £1 per class. Starts at 10am. Contact tawbittsexmoors@gmail.com for info and schedule.

July 17th, Thursday: Tortie Eveleigh in conversation with Rex Milton of Herd 23. An evening event at the Exmoor Pony Centre, TA22 9QE. 7pm start. Please book by contacting exmoorponyfestival@gmail.com

July 19th, Saturday: Exmoor ponies at Allerford Big Cream Tea. 12-4pm at Allerford Village Hall, TA24 8HL

July 30th, Wednesday: Exmoor ponies at Dunster Country Fair. A great day out with lots of Exmoor pony in hand and ridden classes, come see the Exmoor ponies in action. http://www.dunstercountryfair.co.uk

July 30th, Wednesday: Activity Afternoon at the Exmoor Pony Centre, TA22 9QE. Say hello to the resident Exmoor ponies, have a groom, a lead rein ride and enjoy some children’s crafts and refreshments. 12-4pm

August 10th, Sunday: Car Treasure Hunt, finishing at the Tawbitts Stud. Details to follow.

August 13th, Wednesday: Exmoor Pony Society Breed Show, Exford Show.  Celebrate the Exmoor pony breed at their annual breed society show. See mares and foals, stallions and more in the ring, showcasing their talents. see http://www.exmoorponysociety.org.uk for info.

August 15th, Friday: Dunster Show. Exmoor ponies performing within the beautiful backdrop of Dunster Castle, a great day out for all.  http://www.thedunstershow.co.uk

Welcome to Exmoor – home of the iconic registered Exmoor Pony as recognised by the Rare Breed Survival Trust (Watchlist, Category 2, Endangered).

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To learn more about the Exmoor pony:

exmoor-pony-society-logoContact the Exmoor Pony Society – established in 1921 to conserve and promote the Exmoor pony as a recognised breed in the British Isles and to hold the official studbook.  The numbers of Exmoor ponies reached a critical level after the Second World War with under 50 ponies believed to be in the UK.  These 50 ponies have formed the foundations of today’s population worldwide.  Tel: 01884 839930

Visit: www.exmoorponysociety.org.uk

Contact the Exmoor Pony Centre run by the Moorland Mousie Trust – established in 2000, MMT is a small, local charity founded named after the Moorland Mousie books written by Golden Gorse, the pseudonym of Muriel Wace.  The Exmoor Pony Centre itself was opened to the public in the year 2006.  Tel: 01398 323093

Visit: www.moorlandmousietrust.org.uk

The Exmoor National Park

For a map of Exmoor visit:exmoornp
www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/enjoying/exmoor-visitor-map

To get your bearings, and learn more about the huge range of things to see and do on Exmoor, we recommend calling in on your nearest National Park Centre or Visitor Centre. The centre staff know lots about Exmoor National Park.

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