The Society would like to wish Alan and Stephanie Poulter a very happy Diamond Wedding Anniversary. We truly appreciate all that you both do for the breed, the Society, and of course Friends of Exmoor Ponies. Your continued support and dedication over so many years is very much valued. Warmest wishes from all of us […]
The funeral service for Sandra Mansell will take place at 2pm on 18th May at Darlington Crematorium, followed by a gathering at Bannatyne’s Hotel, Darlington. For those who are unable to attend in person, the service will be available to watch online using the details below. Website: https://watch.obitus.com Username: zaje2214 Password: 275944
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Sandra Mansell. Sandra devoted many years of loyal service as Treasurer of the Exmoor Pony Society. Alongside her husband, David, she was also well-known for breeding and exhibiting the Pinkery Exmoor pony herd. Our sincere sympathies go out to David and […]
Nominations are now invited for election to the Exmoor Pony Society Board of Trustees. There are three trustee vacancies. If more nominations are received than there are vacancies, a ballot will take place, with the result announced at the AGM. The nomination form requires a nominee statement (maximum 250 words) and proposer and seconder statements […]
We are organising an assessment for probationer judges! This will take place on Exmoor on Monday 4th May 2026. Please note, this is the same bank holiday weekend as the AGM (Saturday 2nd May) and Spring Show & Stallion Parade (Sunday 3rd May). To be considered for the EPS Probationer Judges Scheme, the application form below must be […]
We’re pleased to announce the results of this year’s trustee election, confirmed at the AGM. A big thank you to everyone who stood, and to all who took part in the voting process. The following trustees will join the four continuing trustees (Geoff Bryant, Mark Drummond, Stephanie Poulter and David Wallace), with their maximum term […]
Did you receive one of our annual trophies at (or shortly after) the 2024 AGM? If so, please return it by Sunday 27th April! Emma Wallace is kindly collecting them for us at: Mounsey Farm, Ashwick, Dulverton, TA22 9QE. If you’re bringing it along to the upcoming AGM instead (Saturday 3rd May at Brompton Regis […]
The 2025 Trustee Nomination form is now available to download here. Completed nomination forms must be received by the Secretary by no later than Friday 28th March 2025. If the number of nominations exceeds the number of vacancies, a ballot will be held, with the results to be announced during the AGM (Saturday 3rd May […]
We’re delighted that Exmoor ponies will have their own in-hand classes at this year’s Royal Windsor Horse Show. The show will take place from 15th-18th May. Competitor information will be available at this link, as it becomes available: Competitor Information
The recordings of Dr. Debbie Davy’s presentation of her PhD findings, given at our 2024 AGM, can now be viewed on YouTube. In the presentation, which is split into two parts, Dr. Davy summarises her research and principal results, along with the practical applications for Exmoor pony owners and breeders. You can click each of […]
Dr. Deborah Davy’s PhD thesis is now available online. Please visit this link to read a summary or download the full document. Davy, Deborah Kim (2024) Investigating factors affecting the future survival of Exmoor ponies: implications for ecological restoration and management of the breeding population | PhD thesis, University of Glasgow | January 2024
The new EPS Registration and Memberships Office address is as follows: Exmoor Pony Society Susannah Muir Bentwitchen Farm South Molton Devon EX36 3HA Items sent to the previous address by Royal Mail will be redirected for a limited time, so don’t worry if you have already sent your post to the old address. However, please […]
Due to a change of address, the EPS Registration and Memberships Office will be contactable via email only from 7th-18th October 2024. Voice messages can be left but calls cannot be answered. Please use the email address admin@exmoorponysociety.org.uk and we will get back to you as soon as possible. The new EPS Registration and Memberships […]
It is with regret that we have had to make the decision to cancel the Welsh area show on the 27th July, due to lack of entries. We will hopefully have a good rethink ready for a fab show next year. – Dai and Ruth Thomas
We do hope that you have a successful foaling season. All foals will need to be DNA parentage verified, microchipped, silhouette completed and inspected prior to registration. In order to help us arrange the inspections and get the DNA samples processed in a timely manner, it would help us a great deal if you could […]
Trustees of the Society are elected each year by the membership. Trustees stepping down after a four year period may seek re-election and, if elected, serve another four year term. Any Charity needs expertise in the areas of finance, PR, law, governance and, of course, for the Exmoor Pony Society, a real interest in the […]
The dates for the 2024 AGM and Spring Show have been set as follows: AGM | Brompton Regis Village Hall, Dulverton, TA22 9NJ | Saturday 11th May 2024 Spring Show and Stallion Parade | Emmetts Grange, Simonsbath, TA24 7LD | Sunday 12th May 2024 Please direct all enquiries regarding the Spring Show and Stallion Parade to the Show Secretary, […]
Our Summer newsletter, mailed to all EPS members in early July, included a proposal to produce a printed supplement to the stud book. This would be approximately 250 pages, covering the period from 2000 to 2022, to follow on from the 5th edition published in 2000. In recent years there have been repeated requests for […]
It is with great sadness that the Society has learnt of the death of Harry Woodward. Harry was a great supporter of the Exmoor Pony Society, helping out at many EPS events in the Midlands Area in particular, and will be sorely missed by many. We offer our sincerest condolences to all of his family […]
The Exmoor Pony Society’s Spring Show and Stallion Parade will be taking place at Emmetts Grange, Simonsbath, TA24 7LD on Monday 8th May 2023. Don’t forget to get your entries in! Spring Show & Stallion Parade 2023 Schedule Spring Show & Stallion Parade2023 Entry Form