Super article from the RBST Rare Breed Briefing -Why you should be using native ponies for conservation grazing | Rare Breeds Survival Trust (rbst.org.uk)
Many of you will have seen the Winterwatch programme which was screened by the BBC on 20th January 2021 and related to Konik ponies grazing on a RSPB site. If you didn’t see it you may well be aware of the considerable attention it has received on social media. It is our opinion that the […]
COVID 19 – LOCKDOWN 3 Here is the link to the latest guidance from British Equestrian Federation https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/news/covid-update-home-nations-in-lockdown
The Trustees have accepted the resignation of Jenna Payne with immediate effect and wish her every success in her future endeavours. The Trustees would like to thank Jenna for her contribution to the committee during her term of office as a Trustee and are delighted that she will continue to support the Society with regard […]
“In the interest of protecting animal welfare, and with the possibility of traffic disruption in Kent after 1st January 2021, Defra would strongly advise equine transporters to consider using vehicles with a combined weight of less than 7.5 tonnes, enabling them to proceed to the Short Straits using the Operation Brock contraflow between J8-9 of […]
Exmoor Pony Society You Tube Channel goes LIVE Today (26th November) it will be exactly 100 years since the meeting in Dulverton where the idea for an Exmoor Pony Society was proposed. It seems right that we celebrate this momentous day even though slightly ahead of our official centenary. We have produced an hour-long video […]
The Centenary calendar is now on sale from Friends Shop – just click on the link for the shop.
You can now DOWNLOAD information and entry forms for the ART (closing date 31st October 2020)and STORY (closing date 31st August 2020) competitions by just clinking on the word.
The meeting took place on Saturday, 8th August 2020 with 35 people in attendance. The Minutes of the 2019 Meeting and the 2019 Accounts were approved. The Trustees were tasked with appointing the reporting accountant. Your new President is Mr David Mansell and your new President Elect is Mrs Margaret Partridge-Keane. Mrs Susan Burger, Mrs […]
The dates for mandatory microchipping of all equines are England 1st October 2020 Wales 12th February 2021 and Scotland 28th March 2021. Please download the Microchip Addition Form here.
The Exmoor Pony Society office continues to function as near ‘normal’ as possible. We would ask all members and owners to follow government guidelines – the British Equestrian Federation has updated their guidelines with regard to equines and equestrian activities – do visit their website. We would continue to ask that all owners keep us […]
For results click here Below are the embedded links to Spectators’ Videos so you don’t have to leave our website. Children’s Riding Ponies Ridden Ponies Youngstock Section Adult Geldings Section Mare Section Stallions & Veterans Pairs, Family Pony & Young Handlers Utility Ponies Best Mascot
As you will appreciate due to the Coronavirus pandemic all events have had to either be cancelled or postponed. Exford Show as we know it has been cancelled. However, IF the Country is back to normal by the end of July the Breed Show may still go ahead on Wednesday 12 August on Exmoor, so […]
BFBA Advice for Farriers COVID – 19 It is mutually agreed that farriery is considered essential work. We are currently at the beginning of an initial three week lock down period and in the coming weeks we will continue to liaise with them. Whilst we agree that farriery is essential, we are also mindful of our […]
In light of the Covid-19 outbreak, the Annual General Meeting and Stallion Parade currently scheduled for 6th May 2020 at Raleigh’s Cross will not be going ahead. The Trustees are currently considering the best course of action to take to meet the Society’s legal obligations to hold the Annual General Meeting by 1st August 2020 […]
The organising committee and breed societies have unanimously decided that in the currrent climate to postpone both “Roadshows”. These days are for the enjoyment of members/judges and enthusiasts and not a necessity The Southern date will be Saturday 18th October and the Northern tbc.
The show schedule for the VE Day Show on Friday 8th May is now available. Click here to download.
