Nobody really wants to think about writing a Will. But if you love Exmoor ponies as much as we do, you’ll understand why planning for their future – as well as yours – matters. We’ve partnered with Make a Will Online to offer you a completely free, solicitor-checked Will service. No catch, no pressure – […]
When ‘Farmer John’ Batchelor arrived at his surprise 80th birthday party in a traditional pony and trap, the cheers from waiting guests moved him to tears. The special moment was made possible by Brian, a six-year-old Exmoor pony from West Chiltington in West Sussex, and his owners David and Jackie Stride. The journey began when […]
We enjoyed a hugely successful AGM on Saturday May 2nd, as we welcomed Nigel Hill as our new President. Outgoing President Ian Graham passed the baton to Nigel, who brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as Chairman of the Society. What a day it was! Members traveled from across the UK to […]
A 289-mile Highland journey brings rare breed foals from remote Scorraig peninsula to new home in Wick Two young Exmoor pony foals, affectionately nicknamed “Bill” and “Ted”, have embarked on their own excellent adventure after a remarkable 289-mile journey across the Scottish Highlands. Megan Gillon, Trustee and Scottish Representative for the Exmoor Pony Society, collected […]
The much-anticipated September Mountain & Moorland Show 2025, hosted by the Scottish Area Exmoor Pony Society, took place on Sunday at Inchcoonans Equestrian, near Errol, Perth and Kinross, Scotland The event, a highlight in the local equestrian calendar, showcased a broad range of classes for all registered Mountain and Moorland (M&M) ponies and proudly incorporated […]
The Exmoor Pony Society is delighted to report on the success of the Exmoor Area Show, held as part of the Dunster Country Fair 2025. With perfect weather for showing – slightly overcast but dry, warming up later in the day – the event provided an ideal setting for showcasing the beauty and versatility of […]
Who is this article for? Exmoor pony breeders, landowners, conservationists Conservation grazing stands at the intersection of sustainable land management, biodiversity enhancement, and the preservation of Britain’s natural and cultural heritage. And there stands our wonderful Exmoor pony, too. The Exmoor pony is among the most effective grazers for this purpose. The Exmoor pony […]
Exmoor ponies find a home 12,000 miles from Exmoor The Anchor Herd of Exmoor ponies is the world’s largest herd of free-living, pure-bred Exmoor ponies. And an intrepid pair have left the Moor and made an extraordinary 12,000-mile journey to start a herd of their own in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The pair recently arrived at […]
The Exmoor Pony Society Breed Show is one of the star attractions of the annual Exford Show. And while the morning of August 14 was overcast and drizzly, it was the ponies who shone. The event brings registered Exmoor ponies from far and wide to Exford – and the very best of the breed vie […]
Exmoor ponies took centre stage at the Dunster Country Fair in July, with 20 ponies taking part in the Exmoor Area Show with kind permission of the Dunster Country Fair Committee. As well as showing the crowd enjoyed a parade in the main ring, with Exmoor Pony Society Chairman Nigel Hill giving a brief history […]
The sun shone on this year’s popular Exmoor Pony Society’s Spring Show and Stallion Parade this month. The ponies, owners and spectators gathered at Emmetts Grange in Simonsbath on Exmoor for the event, which is open to any pony registered in Section 1 of the EPS studbook. The day was organised for the first time […]
Our AGM is an important event – and always interesting. This year 50 members attended the AGM at Brompton Regis village hall. The day began with a very informative talk by Dr Debbie Davy about her PhD work on the Exmoor Pony genome. A full report will be published in due course. After a delicious […]
Tips from one of our breeders – as featured in Horse & Hound As Britain’s oldest and one of the rarest breeds of native pony, an Exmoor pony is a versatile breed and can make a good choice as a working family pony. They can live out and require little maintenance… but they are known […]
Technology has been used to enhance the new annual Exmoor Pony Society’s Autumn Show [Saturday 25 November] on a sunny but cold day on Exmoor. Emma Wallace, acting show secretary, said: “The show was a huge success, with many entries using a great online system. “Having not had a foal show or opportunity to familiarise […]
A Swedish-born stallion has made a donation (so to speak) to the Exmoor Pony Society’s Gene Bank Campaign to help secure the future of the UK’s oldest native breed. We are more than half way to raising £100,000 in cash required to fund the gene bank campaign. However the campaign’s goal – the donation of […]
With reasonable unseasonal weather, many people gathered in Exford for the Exmoor Pony Society Breed Show 2023 in August – recognised as one of the highlights of the Exford Show. The show was organised by The Exmoor Pony Society, which has been guardian of the breed since 1921. A significant number of entries and visitors […]
The Exmoor Pony Society has launched a campaign to help secure the future of the UK’s oldest native breed. The Exmoor Pony Society Gene Bank Campaign is an innovative initiative that will create an Exmoor pony gene bank. It will cryogenically preserve genetic material that could safeguard the breed against future disasters. With £50,000 already […]
The iconic Exmoor pony led a tribute to the passing of the Queen at Somerset County Show (Sunday 18 September), having been invited to the show for the first time since the three-year break for the pandemic. Team member Lizzie Raspin played ‘The Last Post’ as the entire showground fell silent as a mark of […]
The sun shone down on Exford for the Exmoor Pony Society Breed Show 2022. One of the highlights of the Exford Show, the ponies are represented from free-living and in-ground herds. The show rings were well-filled beginning a day to remember for Elizabeth Etchells with Mary Rose Bryant’s stallion Warrenmere Woodcock. The pony won the […]
The tireless work to safeguard Exmoor ponies by Dai and Ruth Thomas has been recognised by Exmoor Pony Society. Brecon-based Dai and Ruth own the Coedywern Stud, and registered their first Exmoor foal in 1970. Having met as veterinary students at the Royal ”Dick” Veterinary School in Edinburgh, they both became involved with the college’s […]