Tippbarlake Exmoor Pony Herd

02/06/2026

🍃🐴 June Calendar Winner 🐴🍃

We’re delighted that June’s photograph comes from Sarah Hailstone.

Many of you will know Sarah through , where she shares life on Exmoor through her wonderful photography and storytelling. Sarah is a huge supporter of Exmoor, its wildlife and, of course, its ponies. She spends countless hours out on the moor capturing and promoting everything that makes this place so special.

This photograph perfectly captures a quieter side of the ponies. A simple moment between two herd members, set against the dramatic Exmoor sky.

We’re incredibly grateful for all that Sarah does to champion Exmoor and Exmoor ponies, and we’re thrilled to have her beautiful image representing June in our 2026 calendar. 💚

📸 Sarah Hailstone
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01/05/2026

Happy 1st May 🌼

Calendar Winner Spotlight 5 of 12
📸 Josie Watts

Mia out gathering, bringing the ponies in quietly and steadily. Just how it should be.

A lovely moment from gathering captured on horseback 🤎🐴

Thank you Josie for a fabulous photo.

01/04/2026

April’s calendar winner is Geoff Baylis with this brilliant photo, captured during pony gathering at the incredible Lancombe Crossing.

A proper Exmoor moment. Ponies running, foals keeping up, water splashing, and absolutely no one hanging about.

It’s full of energy and really captures the herd as they are.

Thank you, Geoff, for a cracking photo for April 📸🐴💚

You can see more of Geoff’s work here: https://geoffbaylisphotography.co.uk/

01/03/2026

Lovely post by Kaimanawa Heritage Horses about an Exmoor pony in New Zealand.

Helensville Show – Yesterday

We had a great day at the Helensville Show yesterday! It was a wonderful opportunity to talk with the public about why we hold the annual musters, appreciate the the Kaimanawa Horses in the show classes, and share our site alongside the Rare Breeds display, right next to a beautiful Exmoor pony in foal.

It was a lovely reminder of how history shapes the horses we see today.

Exmoor ponies were imported into New Zealand between 1858 and 1875. Some were later crossed with other breeds, including a Welsh stallion named Comet. A stallion and several mares were eventually released into the Ranges.

You can still see the influence of those early horses in today’s Kaimanawa horses, their sturdy stature, sure-footedness, calm temperament, and natural curiosity.

In later years, Thoroughbred, Clydesdale, and Arab horses were also released into the Ranges, contributing to the unique and versatile type of Kaimanawa horse we know today.

It was special to stand beside a living link to that history and reflect on the origins of these remarkable horses. 🐎

01/03/2026

🍃🐴💚 Calendar Winner Spotlight 3 of 12 💚🐴🍃

March’s calendar winner is Ines von Frantzius with this brilliant shot, captioned:

“gathering makes tired”

That yawn says it all.

After gathering there’s always that moment… ponies stood close, manes everywhere, it’s real, it’s honest, and it made us laugh.

Thank you, Ines, for capturing them exactly as they are.

You can see more of her work on Instagram 📸

Here’s to March and longer days on the moor. 🍃🐴💚

04/02/2026

🍃🐴💚 Worth a listen 💚🐴🍃

We’ve been listening to this recent episode of the Country Life podcast with Tom Hilder. Although the episode title mentions Shetland ponies, Exmoor ponies are actually part of the conversation in the interview itself, alongside wider themes around wildlife, conservation and our relationship with the landscapes we care for.

It’s always encouraging to hear Exmoor ponies being talked about in a broader conservation context, and to see native breeds recognised for the role they can play in looking after special places.

If you enjoy thoughtful countryside conversations, this one’s well worth a listen:
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Tom Hilder, winner of the 'Rising Star' category at the Schoffel Countryside Awards, joins James Fisher on the Country Life Podcast.

02/02/2026

It’s great to see Adam Henson continuing to use his platform to highlight Exmoor ponies and other rare native breeds.

This latest story shares a lovely update and, more importantly, helps shine a light on why these ponies matter and why ongoing care, breeding and conservation work is so important. Adam’s long-standing commitment, through farming and programmes like Countryfile, has done a huge amount to raise awareness and appreciation of native ponies.

Every bit of positive coverage helps more people understand their value, not just historically, but for the future of our landscapes too. A really good piece of news to share. 🍃🐴💚

Adam Henson shared important conservation news as two precious new arrivals joined his Cotswolds Farm Park

01/02/2026

🍃🐴💚 Calendar Winner Spotlight 2 of 12 💚🐴🍃

We’re pleased to continue our year of celebrating our Tippbarlake calendar winners with February’s featured photographer, Emma Hearing.

Emma’s winning photograph, Looking towards Wales, captures a calm moment on the moor, with the ponies gathered along the ridge beneath an open sky. It’s a simple, thoughtful image that reflects the steady presence of the herds and suits the quieter feel of February well.

If you enjoy this photograph, do take a moment to explore more of Emma’s work. Her images capture the landscapes and atmosphere of Exmoor with a gentle, considered approach.

You can see more of Emma’s photography here:
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emma.hearing.1 .hearing.1

Thank you, Emma, for sharing this image with us, and congratulations on being our February calendar winner. We look forward to celebrating more of our photographers as the year continues.

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01/01/2026

🍃🐴💚 Calendar Winner Spotlight 1 of 12 💚🐴🍃

We’re delighted to kick off our year of celebrating our Tippbarlake calendar winners, starting with January’s featured photographer, Jessica Charley.

Jessica’s winning photograph opens the calendar and beautifully captures the spirit of Exmoor, along with the quiet strength and character of our ponies. It’s a very special image to begin the year with, and one we’re proud to enjoy throughout January.

If you love this image, do take a moment to explore more of Jessica’s work. Her photography captures landscapes, light and atmosphere in a way that really reflects the magic of Exmoor.

You can see more of Jessica’s photography here:
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicacharleyphotography
🌿 Website: https://jessicacharley1.wixsite.com/my-site

Thank you, Jessica, for sharing your talent with us, and congratulations on being our January calendar winner. Keep an eye out as we celebrate the rest of our wonderful photographers over the months ahead.

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01/01/2026

A new year begins on Exmoor, caring for the land, wildlife and our future 🍃🐴💚

Happy New Year from all of the Tippbarlake Team 💚