The Governing Document has been updated to reflect the changes to Rule 6, 8 and 10 as detailed in the 2017 AGM booklet circulated to members which, following a vote ‘FOR’ the changes at the Annual General Meeting, came into effect on 3rd May 2017. As with all such rule changes, they will be applied […]
A heartfelt thank you to Jackie Webb who has been Area Rep for Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire and Wiltshire for as long as I (the Secretary) can remember. Whilst stepping down as Area Rep, Jackie will continue to host events for the Society including the Judge Assessment Day. Sue Allen and Sharon Cave of Trow Lane […]
Online entries to Dunster Show are now open. In-hand and ridden classes for Exmoors judged by Mrs Pam Cox Horse Entries
Your Organisation and its members could help us to make transport by road safer for equines and their human handlers. Nottingham Trent University (NTU), the British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association (BARTA), The British Horse Society (BHS) and The Horse Trust are working together to identify ways in which horse transport can be made […]
Saturday 27th May Meet at 12 noon at the yardMedomsley Edge, Consett, Co. Durham DH8 6PP, entrance gate is opposite Grange Farm Visit to see the ponies at the yard Followed by lunch – some refreshments will be provided but it would be helpful if people could bring something to share. After lunch we will […]
We now have the dates for all the Area Shows and this year’s Pony of the Year qualifiers so do check out the calendar. There are some great stud visits coming up as well.
The Moorland Mousie Trust has asked us to share their fund raising link.🙂 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/save-the-exmoor-pony-centre
2017 is Dunkery stud’s 70th Anniversary and on Sunday 30th July we are having a party to celebrate. All Exmoor Pony Society members will be welcome. We would be delighted for Dunkery and Galaxy pony owners to bring their ponies to parade or ride on the day. If you are able to bring your […]
Exmoor Pony Society Welsh Area OPEN DAY Saturday, June 24th 2017 – 11.30 am. onwards at Coedywern, Pwllgloyw, Brecon LD3 9RA To Include: Ridden Demonstration, Herd 49 ponies on view, Plant Stall, Raffle and Cake Stall. Please bring packed lunch R.S.V.P. 01874 690237 coedywern@tiscali.co.uk
A big thank you to Jackie & Sam Wharton and Vicky Lamb for all their help at "Countrytastic". The 3 ponies, 19 yr old "Jemima", her yearling daughter "Rave" and 9 yr old "Lucy" attracted a lot of attention and proved great ambassadors for the Breed. We sold items all day for "Friends of Exmoor […]
The Spring Newsletter and AGM paperwork has been sent out to all members.
The Livestock Conservancy in America is looking for photos and information on rare breed horses that excel in sport competition. This could be dressage, jumping, racing, driving, trail competitions, endurance riding, etc. They want to point to examples of rare breeds performing in top competitions to show that rare breeds can and do have an […]
PONY OF THE MONTHIt’s back and we are looking for candidates! Here is MARCH …. Pony: Northcroft Thistle Age: 13 on 31st May 2017Registration Number: 321/4Sire: Frithesden Andrew 9/58 Dam: Avarel Angarad 270/3Owner and Rider: Sophia Zennor Williams, age 12Breeder: The late Mrs E Prosser Likes: One of Thistle’s favourite things is being rubbed by […]
Did you see Bill Bailey and the Exmoor ponies on ‘Walks with my Dog’ on Thursday, 16th March? If you missed it you then you can catch up at www.channel4.com.
The Czech Republic are looking for a stallion to join a new group of mares that will be travelling out at some point this year. Ideally, they would like a stallion from 5 to 12 years, light coloured and without an excessively long mane. Please contact secretary@exmoorponysociety.org.uk. Thank you
Saturday 4th March saw the first (of what we hope may grow) joint Study Day held at East of England showground organised by Debbie Spears and Elizabeth Etchells . The sun shone for the nearly 120 delegates a mixture of judges, members and enthusiasts who enjoyed listening to excellent speakers with a wealth of knowledge […]
Thank you to Sandra Mansell who attended the National Equine Forum on behalf of the Exmoor Pony Society – here is Horse & Hound’s write up of Princess Anne’s speech – full report coming out next week. http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/videos/news-videos/princess-anne-dont-apologise-equine-forum?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social
Just heard that the episode of ‘walks with my dog’ featuring Bill Bailey and our wonderful Exmoor ponies will go out on More4 on Thursday, 16th March – put the date in your diary.