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The Dartmoor is a quintessential child's pony: up to 12.2hh, kind, sensible and hardy, with a comfortable, workmanlike way of going that makes it genuinely easy to sit on. Bred to survive on the open moor, Dartmoors are tough, honest and good-natured — exactly the temperament families look for in a first or second pony. They shine in lead-rein, first-ridden, Pony Club and working hunter classes, and their steady, unflappable nature carries over well into ordinary family life: traffic, dogs, farm machinery and general chaos rarely faze a genuine moor-bred Dartmoor.
Registered Dartmoors bred on or near the moor are usually the most authentic and often the hardiest, though many are sold young or only lightly backed — ask specifically how much ridden schooling a pony has actually had rather than assuming toughness equals training. Reliable and low-maintenance to keep, a good Dartmoor is a confidence-giver that will look after a child for years, and because they are a relatively small, defined breed, buying registered gives you real assurance about what you're getting.
Dartmoors don't currently have enough adverts in our sample to quote a reliable price range, but as a well-established, moderately sized native breed they tend to sit in the middle of the native price bracket — a proven, well-schooled example costs more than an unbroken youngster, exactly as you'd expect.
Frequently asked questions
Are Dartmoor ponies good first ponies?+
Excellent — kind, sensible, hardy and the right size (up to 12.2hh) for young children. A classic confidence-giving family pony, provided it has had genuine handling and schooling rather than just time on the moor.
How big is a Dartmoor pony?+
Up to 12.2hh (127cm), making them ideal first and second ponies for children who need a pony they can grow with for a couple of years.
Is a moor-bred Dartmoor already broken to ride?+
Not always — many are sold as youngsters, unbacked or lightly backed. Ask exactly what schooling the pony has had rather than assuming; hardy and trained are two different things.