The Dales Pony is known for its strength, stamina and intelligence. They are indigenous to the eastern slopes of the English Pennines, known as the Yorkshire Dales. These amazing ponies would carry 110 lbs. of supplies up to fifty miles per day to deliver ore, fuel and lead to port about 250 miles away. Oftentimes, a team of up to twenty ponies would be led, untied, by one rider on these journeys.