Dawn Westcott

Dawn Westcott is author of best-selling Wild Pony Whispering, Wild Stallion Whispering Wild Herd Whispering (all published in hardback by Halsgrove). Dawn's new book, Rowan The Exmoor Pony, is published in paperback by Halsgrove and is now available. This enchanting story of Rowan's life adventures is written entirely in rhyming verse and told in Rowan's own words - perfect for children and adults alike.

Wild Pony Whispering is the real-life story of orphaned wild-born Exmoor foal, Monsieur Chapeau and how, following his rescue, he brought secrets of how to build trust and friendship with the wild Exmoor ponies. Wild Stallion Whispering is the real-life story of wild-born Exmoor colt Bear and his journey from the moor to world champion in horse agility and supreme champion in showing. Wild Herd Whispering is a series of captivating inter-woven real-life stories about the incredible Exmoor ponies as they reveal their true natures through their world of herd energy and dynamics. This book is an opportunity to catch up with characters like Monsieur Chapeau and Bear. The books are packed with invaluable practical trust-based horsemanship tips and richly illustrated with photos throughout.

Dawn Westcott and her husband Nick are co-founders of the Exmoor Pony Project, the Moorland Exmoor Pony Breeders Group (MEPBG) and own Holtball Herd 11 Exmoor ponies. The Westcott family has lived and farmed on Exmoor for over 500 years. Nick and Dawn are committed to helping safeguard and promote the Exmoor ponies of Exmoor National Park and encourage the use of positive, trust-based handling and training of the ponies. Find out more at the Wild Pony Whispering website.