The Ponies

In 2018 and 2019 Dark Horse Ranch acquired 2 Dales Pony mares to use for future breeding projects. In 2023 we are proud to announce the arrival of our first foal DarkHorseDales Lyric out of Raspotnik Mari by FloridaDales Blue Enoy. Lyric tested positive for the roan gene from UC Davis's dna test, so we are extremely happy to add one more blue roan filly to the US population of Dales Ponies. Dales ponies are originally from northern England and are currently listed as critically endangered by the The Livestock Conservancy of North America. Dales ponies are a large size at 14.2 hands and can easily carry most adults, and are docile enough to carry small children. These ponies have a beautiful presence and such wonderful personalities and have been the perfect addition to our farm. Dark Horse Ranch is a proud member of the Dales Pony Society and The Livestock Conservancy. If you are interested in a Dales Pony of your own please contact us for a list of ponies available all over the US.
Raspotnik Mari
2011 Dales Pony Mare Kingmaker Talisnman x Raspotnik Bess Bred by Raspotnik Farm of Ashton WI Learning Dressage
CascadiaDales Anamnesis "Neesie"
2019 Dales Pony Mare Kingmaker Talisman x Raspotnik Carly Bred by Cascadia Heritage Farm of WA Young Horse in Training
DarkHorseDales Lyric
2023 Dales Pony Filly FloridaDales Blue Envoy x Raspotnik Mari Bred by Dark Horse Ranch in Harvard IL
Hawkeye
1998 Miniature Horse Gelding Trained to win hearts and pull a cart
Mystere
2004 Friesian Gelding Tuenis 332 x Jeltje Bred by Friesian Dreams of Franklin WI Retired from Dressage
The Dark Horse Ranch ponies are great for riding and driving, and visitors are encouraged to take a trail ride around the property, or ride in our round pen or arena.

Hawkeye

Mari

Neesie

Mystere

Proud Member of the Dales Pony Society

Our ponies are registered with the Dales Pony Society of the UK. https://www.dalespony.org/