Black

Black is probably the most talented Dales Pony at Yorkshire Dales Trekking Centre. He excels at dressage, jumping, driving and loves to lead his trekking troop out onto the moors above Malham or wider afield on the trail rides. He takes his job far too seriously, sometimes forgetting he can take a drink (non-alcoholic, of course) on duty and will often come back from a day trek quite parched.

He has extremely smooth paces, which makes most riders feel very comfortable and safe with him.

He was the first Dales pony to be introduced to the centre, and it is his fault that the family fell in love with Dales ponies. He is Zana's "Number 1" and it seems like that title will be safe for years to come as he featured quite strongly in all her wedding arrangements and pulled the happy couple away from the ceremony to the pub! In 2006 he was awarded with the Open Dales Performance Champion Trophy at the Dales performance show. We know he's special, he knows he's special, let's see what you think?