Horse breedCritical
Semi-feral German pony

Dülmen Pony, The Semi-Feral Driving Breed of Merfelder Bruch

Critical (FAO 2024)
Origin
Germany
Height
127–132 cm
Colours
All colours
Primary use
Driving
Population
~49 (DEU, 2024)
Risk status
Critical (FAO, 2024)
Studbook since
February 1994
Habitat
Merfelder Bruch nature reserve

What is Dülmen Pony?

The Dülmen pony is a semi-feral breed from Germany, kept in herds across the 350-hectare Merfelder Bruch reserve in North Rhine-Westphalia. Standing 127–132 cm and accepting all coat colours, it is bred primarily for driving. The breed is classified as Critical by FAO 2024, with a German population of roughly 49. A studbook has been maintained since February 1994.

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Profile: Dülmen Pony

All figures are editorial reference values.
Origin
Germany
Height
127–132 cm
Colours
all colours
Best for
Driving
Population
~49 (DEU, 2024)
Risk status
Critical (FAO, 2024)
Studbook since
February 1994

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