Events, Shows and Show results
Welcome to our shows page. This will detail forthcoming Exmoor pony breed and area shows, and affiliated shows, with show schedules (where available). Please continue to support our shows, whether showing your ponies or attending as a spectator.
– 2026 –
Shows and events 2026
| Area | Show | Date | Venue | Judge(s) | Secretary Name | Secretary E-mail | Secretary Phone | Entries/schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | September M&M Show | 27th September | Inchcoonans Equestrian Center | Mrs K Logan (Affiliated ridden/inhand Miss K Sutherland (unaffiliated WHP) | Megan Gillon | Scottishepsrep@gmail.com | 07547847732 | |
| Eastern | ||||||||
| Northern Ireland | ||||||||
| Dorset & Somerset | ||||||||
| Devon & Cornwall | ||||||||
| Welsh | Lower Chapel Show | 8th August | Lower Chapel Showground | Mrs Stephanie Poulter | D O and R H Thomas | coedywern49@gmail.com | ||
| Exmoor | Dunster County Fair | 29th July | Dunster Showground | TBC | Miss Charlotte Matravers | Exmoorarearep@gmail.com | 07376852090 | Click here for schedule and entry form |
| South East | 18th July | Eastlands Farm | TBC | |||||
| Northern | Royal Lancashire | 5th July | Camden EC | Mrs G Evans, Mrs J James | Gail Whetter | Hgailwhetter@gmail.com | 07714315316 | |
| Western | ||||||||
| Midlands | Midlands Area Show & Stallion Parade | 13th September | Rugby Riding Club Showground | Mrs A E Nicholls Miss C Matravers Mrs J Webb Mrs J Payne | Mrs E Atkinson & Mrs J James | redgate4c@xlninternet.co.uk & emma.atkinson71@yahoo.co.uk | 07711027971 | Midlands Exmoor Pony Show and Stallion Parade |
| Area Show | Results |
|---|---|
| Northern Area | Results |
| Show | Date | Venue | Judge(s) | Show Secretary | Secretary E-Mail | Secretary Phone | Schedules & Entry forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring show & Stallion Parade | 3rd May | Emmets on Exmoor | Mrs A Whittle | Miss C Matravers | Exmoorarearep@gmail.com | ||
| Breed Show | 12th August | Exford Showground | Mrs M Partridge-Keane, Mrs J Graham, Mrs S Taylor | Millie Richards | millierichards_612@hotmail.com | 07944251660 | |
| Autumn Show | 28th November | Emmetts, Simonsbath | Mrs Katherine Bowling-Hartenfield | Mrs K Ricketts | Karenricketts2@gmail.com |
| show | date | schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Royal cornwall | 4th-6th June | N/A |
| Show | results |
|---|---|
| Royal Cornwall | Click here for results |
| The Royal Highland Show | Royal Highland Show EPS Affiliated results |
– 2025 –
Events
- Friends of Exmoor Ponies Events | Calendar of Events | If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, please contact Karen Ricketts at karenrricketts2@gmail.com
Shows 2025
The Exmoor Pony Society Breed Show takes place on the 2nd Wednesday in August on the Exford Showground.
The breed show is open to members only with the exception of the HOYS qualifier which is held under NPS rules and entrants do not have to be members of the Exmoor Pony Society.
Some classes are available for entry on the day to catalogued entries only.
Show Secretary: Millie Richards, millierichards_612@hotmail.com
Judges:
- Mr D Brewer (Geldings and Groups and HOYS Conformation)
- Miss M G Evans (Ridden and HOYS Ridden)
- Mrs M Partridge Kane (Reserve)
- Mrs S Poulter (In-Hand)
Show Secretary: Charlotte Matravers, 07376 852090
Judge: Mrs A Whittle
Show Secretary: Karen Ricketts, karenrricketts2@gmail.com
Judge: Mrs A Western
Area shows are open to members and non-members.
Area shows offer an EPS Medal Rosette and are qualifiers for the Pony of the Year competition and the Marion Williams Bursary.
EPS Area Shows 2025
| Show | Date | Venue Name | Venue Postcode | Judge(s) | Secretary Name | Secretary Email | Secretary Phone | Schedule/Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Area Show | 06/07/2025 | Camden Equestrian Centre | YO26 8EH | Mrs R Hodkinson-Swift / Mrs M Taylor | Mrs G Whetter | hgailwhetter@gmail.com | 07714 315316 | Schedule Entries |
| South East Area Show | 19/07/2025 | Eastlands Livery Yard | RH13 6NY | TBC | Miss S Richards | eastlandslivery@hotmail.com | 07825 076643 | |
| Dunster Country Fair (Exmoor Area Show) | 30/07/2025 | Dunster Showground | TA24 6NY | Mrs K Logan | Miss C Matravers | exmoorarearep@gmail.com | 07376 852090 | |
| North Devon Show (Devon and Cornwall Area Show) | 06/08/2025 | Showground at Umberleigh Barton Farm | EX37 9DX | TBC | Mrs J Payne | jennahorse@hotmail.com | 07837 733564 | |
| Midlands Area Show and Pony of the Year Final | 07/09/2025 | Rugby Riding Club Showground | CV22 5EP | Miss R Westcott / Mr J Westcott / Mrs K Bowling-Hatenfield / Mrs E Atkinson & Mrs J James | Mrs E Atkinson/Mrs J M James | emma.atkinson71@yahoo.co.uk / redgate4c@xlninternet.co.uk | 07711 027971 / 07800 823046 | Schedule & Entry form |
| NPS Area 32 Spring Show (Northern Ireland Area Show) | 26/04/2025 | Knockagh View Equestrian Centre | BT38 8RP | TBC | Mr A Bell | tonybell.beltoy@gmail.com | 07752 722006 | |
| M&M September Show (Scottish Area Show) | 21/09/2025 | Inchcoonans Equestrian | PH2 7RB | Dr M Dewhurst MRCVS | Miss M Gillon | scottishepsrep@gmail.com | 07547 847732 | Schedule & entry form |
| Show | Date | Judge(s) | Show Secretary | Phone | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Lancashire Show | 18-20 July | Salesbury Hall, Salesbury, Nr Ribchester, Lancashire, PR3 3XR | Mrs K Logan | Mrs Angela Parfitt | light.horse.royal.lancs@gmail.com | 07977 063437 |
| Royal Bath & West Show | 29-31 May | The Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN | Mrs J P Partridge Keane | Miss Jessica Chiplen | lucy.barber@bathandwest.co.uk | 01749 822200 |
| Dunster | 15 August | Dunster Castle Lawns, Dunster, Somerset, TA24 5NY | Mrs S Burger | Mrs Pipa Vile | secretary@thedunstershow.co.uk | 07939 398127 |
| Royal Cornwall Show | 5-7 June | Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7JE | Mrs S Taylor | Mr Mark H B Stoddart | livestock@royalcornwall.co.uk | 01208 814489 |
| Honiton Agricultural Show | 7 August | Honiton Show Ground, Stockers Farm, Gittisham, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3AW | TBC | Mrs Marcelle Connor | marcelle@honitonshow.co.uk | 01404 41794 |
| Border Union Show | 27 May | Springwood Park, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 8LS | TBC | Miss Zoe Niven | info@borderunion.co.uk | 01573 224188 |
| Melplash Show | 21 August | Westbay Showground, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4EG | J Cooper (In-Hand), S Seward (Ridden) | Lucy Hart | office@melplashshow.co.uk | 01308 423337 |
| Suffolk Show | 28-29 May | Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8UH | Mrs N Shuttleworth (In-Hand) | Mrs Sophie King | sophie.king@essex-fire.gov.uk | 01473 707115 |
| Hertfordshire County Show | 24-25 May | The Showground, Dunstable Road, Redbourn, Herts AL3 7PT | Ms G Wright (In-Hand), Mrs A Gomershall (Ridden) | Mrs Annabel Bolton | equine@hertsshow.com | 01582 792626 |
| NPS Area 4 Summer Show | 25 August | Camden Equestrian Centre, Nun Monkton, Nr York, YO26 8EH | Mrs S Dinsdale | Dr Cher Cartwright | carousel2011@hotmail.co.uk | 01422 839323 |
| NPS Summer Championships | 5-7 August | Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW | K Scott & R Sutcliffe (Black Country Saddles Open Ridden), C Fletcher (Picton Novice Ridden Final), J Wharton (In-Hand), K Scott & J Wharton (HOYS M&M Open Ridden) | Sacha Shaw | admin@nationalponysociety.com | 01420 88333 |
| Ryedale Show | 29 July | Duncombe Park, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO625 EB | Miss D Chadwick | Tania Gardner | tania@ryedaleshow.co.uk | 078910 39310 |
| New Forest and Hampshire County Show | 29 - 31 July | The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QH | Mrs J Webber | Mrs Beth Prince | beth@newforestshow.co.uk | 01590 622400 |
| Great Yorkshire | 8-11 July | Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ | Mrs J Payne | Mrs Amanda Stoddart-West | amandaw@yas.co.uk | 01423 546231 |
| Royal Windsor Horse Show | 15-18 May | Home Park, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1QE | D Thomas Esq | Penny Henderson | pennyh@hpower.co.uk | 01753 860633 |
| Nottinghamshire County Show | 10 May | Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Newark, NG24 2NY | Mrs S Prior | Rebecca Knight | rebecca.knight@newarkshowground.com | 01636 705796 |
| Dorset County Show | 6 -7 September | Dorchester Showground, Cokers Frome, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7SD | TBC | Mr James Cox | info@dorsetcountyshow.co.uk | 01305 264249 |
| Royal Norfolk | 25-26 June | Norfolk Show Ground, Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0TT | D Spears (In-Hand), J James & J Stuart (Ridden) | Charlotte Kay | charlotte.kay@rnaa.org.uk | 01603 320809 |
| Kent County Show | 4-6 July | Kent County Showground, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF | Mrs J Webb | Miss Alice Bennett | alice.bennett@kcas.org.uk | 01622 633052 |
| Devon County Show | 15-17 May | Westpoint, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ | TBC | Mrs Mercedes Pemberton-Matthews | mercedes@dcshow.org | 01392 353708 |
| Usk Show | 13 September | Usk Showground, Gwernesney, Nr Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1DD | TBC | Mrs Karla Jasper | horse@uskshow.co.uk | 01291 690889 |
| Brecon County Show | 2 August | Showground, Watton, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7PL | TBC | Mr Alan Roberts | breconshow@gmail.com | 01874 611881 |
| Royal Three Counties | 13-15 June | Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs, WR136NW | Mrs C Fletcher | Miss Sarah Chapman | equineteam@threecounties.co.uk | 01684 584930 |
| Wensleydale Show | 23 August | The Wensleydale Show field, Richmond Rd, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5JG | Mrs J Moore | Mrs Sandy Carter | sandy@wensleydaleshow.org.uk | 07979 913260 |
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Results
Royal Cornwall Show: Exmoors, NPS
Midlands Area results: Midlands results 2025