WELCOME TO THE DARTMOOR PONY HERITAGE TRUST
Moorland ponies are an integral part of the Dartmoor landscape. In addition to drawing in visitors, they play a vital role in grazing the moor and maintaining its character. But in recent years, their numbers have been in decline.
The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust (Registered Charity No. 1109196) was established in 2005 in response to widespread concern about the viability and long-term survival of the traditional Dartmoor pony. We are based at Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor where we operate a purpose-built, all-weather visitor and education centre.
Our mission statement and aims
CURLY’S CHALLENGE 2013: AROUND THE WEST IN 20 DAYS!
CYCLING CHALLENGE: 28 JULY TO 10 AUGUST 2013
This Summer, with his grandchildren,‘Curly’ Wright of Cheriton Bishop, West Devon, is taking on quite a challenge:
a sponsored cycle ride around the South West’s coasts, from Lyme Regis in the east to Ilfracombe in North Devon, taking in the entire coastal route of Cornwall, nearly 500 miles!
Why? To raise money for the ‘Ponies Inspiring People’ educational work provided to children and young adults by the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust.
As well as its work to help preserve the Moorland-bred Dartmoor ponies on Dartmoor, the DPHT also provides amazing programmes for young people with physical, emotional, behaviour and learning disabilities, which cause them to struggle within day to day life and society, and be unlikely to find success within mainstream academic route or within the world of work. This work uses Dartmoor ponies as the ‘platform for learning’ and being outdoors in ‘the real world’ of nature and the environment.
Many local educational and young people’s organisations including West of England School for Children with Little or no Sight, (now called WESC Foundation), Mayfield School, Ellen Tinkham, Bidewell Brook and adults from the Dawlish Garden Trust send young people to DPHT for therapeutic and educational stimulation. Described as: “remarkable, inspirational work’, the results have been amazing.
Curly is aiming to raise £10,000 to fund a sensory garden at the DPHT Centre. This would bring together the different ‘faces’ of Dartmoor, its textures and smells, flora and fauna, water and granite; encourage birds, insects and other wildlife; and deliver a creative as well as a calm and peaceful place.
SAYS CURLY: “Please join me at any stage or sponsor me. Go to www.charitychoice.co.uk/dartmoor-pony-heritage-trust/donate to donate on line. Your giving will potentially make a difference to the lives of hundreds of children who are not usually able to access such a special environment and work with ponies as part of their road to progress.
You can also download individual sponsor forms.
Contact email: curlyscuisine@hotmail.com OR tel: 07816 342824
See how we are getting on during the Challenge by logging on to ‘moonfruit.com’ and checking out ‘Around the West in 20 Days’.
Latest news
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SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
To enable it to meet its aim to preserve the Dartmoor Pony in its native habitat on Dartmoor, the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust, a registered charity based at the Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey, relies on the generosity of its supporters and the help of volunteers. [Read more]
Dartmoor Pony Recognised Keeper Scheme
Building on the success of the Dartmoor Pony Preservation Scheme the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust has created a new initiative known as the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust Recognised Keeper Scheme. [Read more]
Curly's Challenge 2013
AROUND THE WEST IN 20 DAYS! CYCLING CHALLENGE: SUMMER FUNDRAISER 2013 IN AID OF DPHT'S 'PONIES INSPIRING PEOPLE' [Read more]
Ponies Arrive Safely In Norfolk
10 Dartmoor Heritage Ponies travelled up to Norfolk this month to start a new life of conservation grazing. The latest group of ponies will now bring the total herd held by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust to 130 Dartmoor Ponies. Ponies are used to increase the flora and fauna on much of the 3,000 acres of heathland managed by the Trust. In these difficult times we are thrilled that we have been able to continue building our relationship with such an important organisation. [Read more]
Santa visits Parke
Father Christmas called in at the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust Centre at Parke, Bovey Tracey just before Christmas, where he met around 30 children and handed out presents. He chose to use Dartmoor ponies for this visit, saving his reindeer for Christmas Eve. Thanks to all Santa's Little Helpers for making the day so successful! [Read more]
Meet Father Christmas!
Santa will visit the DPHT Centre by carriage on Sunday 23 December at 11am. Join us for presents, ponies, mulled wine and carols. £3 per adult, £2 per child. Booking essential: please book by 15 December by calling 01626 833234. [Read more]
Indoor Driving Trials
Dartmoor ponies Skylark and Stonechat began the indoor driving trials season in good form, winning the pony pairs class. [Read more]
A NEW SOLUTION TO AVOID CULLING DARTMOOR FOALS
Over-breeding on Dartmoor...a potential solution that is practical, immediately effective, reasonably priced, minimises handling of feral ponies, causes least disruption to herd life and is proven to work? DPHT is actively working on sensible solutions to the problem of too many foals but we need funds to support this work. Please help us to make a difference and make it soon! [Read more]
Where are We?
Dartmoor ponies Skylark and Stonechat went shopping yesterday to a Post Office somewhere on Dartmoor. Can you guess the location? [Read more]
2012 Annual Report
The DPHT Annual Report for 2012 is now available, see 'What we do' page to download your copy and catch up on all our recent activities! [Read more]
We urgently need your support to continue our work. Please donate via this link, which takes you to the secure Charity Choice donation service. Donations can also be sent to DPHT, PO Box 397, Newton Abbot TQ12 9AT.
Pioneering Educational Courses
Build physical strength
Improve coordination
Aid anger management
Build social skills
Enhance motivation
Build teamwork
Create empathy
Empower the disaffected
Improve communication
Dartmoor Ponies for Sale
where to find us
Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust
Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9JQ
Call us on 01626 833234.
Watch this video which provides an update on the Plight of the Dartmoor Pony documentary recently shown on Horse and Country TV.
Visit our group page on Facebook (search for Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust)
