Hill Pony Resources is now a Registered Charity No 1188454   We are passionate about the ponies of Dartmoor; Pedigree, Heritage or Hill Pony,  we work towards seeing a future for them all for future generations to enjoy. Of all the ponies on Dartmoor the Hill Pony is seen as the least valued, our aim is to change that opinion by proving just how wonderful and versatile these ponies can be. Dartmoor Hill Ponies are just as capable as their Pedigree relatives and are just as important to the history of Dartmoor.
Hill Pony Resources support and work with other equine organisations and help in any way we can. We actively support any policies, actions and trials that may help minimise the indiscriminate breeding of Hill Ponies on Dartmoor & thus reduce the need for ponies to be destroyed.  Uncontrolled and badly managed breeding every year results in hundreds of foals being shot to become zoo meat, to be illegally transported abroad or to be promoted as meat for human consumption. Many pony keepers  try to reduce breeding by putting their mares on a contraceptive, not running stallions, gelding or vascetomizing their stallions, 
until there is an overall effective management plan in place foals will still be born and Hill Pony Resources will  when space permits continue to take in a small manageable number with the aim to find them good homes. 
We handle foals before they leave for their new homes to help prepare them for their new lives. Beforehand we carry out home checks, where possible, check references in order to ensure the ponies have the best future possible. We also offer follow up support if needed.  We provide long term care for the ponies as if their adopters circumstances change the ponies will return to Hill Pony Resources until they can find another suitable home
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Please support us and raise the profile of the Ponies of Dartmoor

NUMBER OF PONIES THAT HAVE HOMES THROUGH HPR TOTAL - 100 + 

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