Bert Morland has farmed
at Roundthwaite for over forty years, during which time he has kept and
bred Fell ponies. He is interested in every aspect of the Fell pony
and has spent many hours watching the herd in their natural habitat. He
has been a Fell pony and M & M Judge since he was in his twenties.
He no longer rides but still drives a Fell pony occasionally.
Bert with Lunesdale Henrietta at the Great Yorkshire Show
2000
Carole Morland has also had a life long interest in Fell ponies and still occasionally hacks out. She is also a Judge of Fell and M & M ponies and together with Bert still shows in hand at both local and national levels.
Carole riding Lunesdale Evening Star 2001
Both Bert & Carole have been interested in other aspects of equestrianism especially Harness Racing.
Bert judging in Pennsylvania in 2004
Bert bringing home one of many winners
during his career
as a professional Harness racing Driver
Carole winning the British Ladies Grasstrack
Championship
with Sly Pace
Bert has written a
book about the Lunesdale Herd - "A Lifetime in the Fells" and
this has now been published on the Rare Breeds website. You can read the
book by clicking here.
