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The Exmoor Pony Fair at Bampton, Devon, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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The Exmoor Pony Fair at Bampton, Devon, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Exmoor Pony Fair at Bampton, Devon, 1860. On Bampton fair-day the main street of the town exhibits an animated and striking sight, crowded as it is with rich red Devon cattle, with mountain sheep, and with Exmoor ponies of all ages and sizes, the specialty of the fair. These beautiful little animals, bred wild on the hills around...owe the extraordinary distinction of their race, evinced in their small lean heads, their long, thin manes, their sinewy, sloping shoulders, their strong loins, and their quick, dainty action, to the pains taken in breeding them, many years ago, by Sir Thomas Dyke Acland...Their height ranges between eleven and thirteen hands; the largest, from their substance and action, being equal to carry twelve or thirteen stone as hackneys. Mealy brown, buffy bay, chestnut, and grey are their predominant colours. Their price, of course, varies with the state of the provender market. Purchasers of ponies in October must calculate on keeping them idle through the winter, and on the cost and trouble of breaking them for the saddle or for harness...An annual sale by auction takes place every year at Bampton of a herd of about fifty pure Exmoor ponies bred by Frederick Knight, Esq. the present proprietor of Exmoor'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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The Exmoor Pony Fair at Bampton, Devon, 1860: A Vibrant Scene of Rural Life This photograph, taken in 1860, depicts the bustling Exmoor Pony Fair in the heart of Bampton, Devon. The main street of the quaint town comes alive on fair days, filled with an animated and striking sight of rich red Devon cattle, mountain sheep, and Exmoor ponies of all ages and sizes. Exmoor ponies, the specialty of the fair, are renowned for their distinctive features, including their small lean heads, long, thin manes, sinewy, sloping shoulders, strong loins, and quick, dainty action. These beautiful creatures owe their unique characteristics to the meticulous breeding efforts of Sir Thomas Dyke Acland and other early breeders. The Exmoor ponies' height ranges between eleven and thirteen hands, with the largest ones capable of carrying twelve or thirteen stone as hackneys. Mealy brown, buffy bay, chestnut, and grey are their predominant colors. The price of these ponies varies depending on the state of the provender market. Buyers must consider the cost and trouble of keeping them idle through the winter and breaking them for saddle or harness use. An annual sale by auction takes place every year at Bampton of a herd of about fifty pure Exmoor ponies bred by Frederick Knight, Esq., the present proprietor of Exmoor. This photograph, taken over a century and a half ago, offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich rural heritage of Devon and the importance of the Exmoor Pony Fair in preserving this unique breed.
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