The 'bones' of the herd
Our mares mean the world to us. Not only do they contribute 50% of the genes, but they carry and raise our young stock. According to the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, there are less than 600 breeding Fell mares and less than 300 breeding Dales Mares in the UK. In North America, I have identified 144 mares that have produced between 2017-2024. This makes us even more appreciative of who they are. In addition to our permanent herd, collaboration with other breeders, Fiddlehead has been afforded loan opportunities with mares, greatly adding to our ability to breed diversely. We don't breed our mares every year, giving them opportunities to be and work with us in our training/teaching programs.
