Welsh Area Social is this coming Saturday the 7th at the Pwllgloyw Arms near Brecon. It is £7.50 for lunch and they can do vegetarian option as long as enough notice. If you think you would like to go but not booked yet with Ruth or Dai Thomas, please give them a call on 01874 […]
Our 2017 EPS Show Affiliation documentation is now available on our website. Affiliation is open to all events (shows or otherwise) wishing to affiliate to the Exmoor Pony Society and offer special rosettes for Exmoor Ponies. To download the form, please click here.
For those who missed the snow on Exmoor last Friday – fabulous photo from Joanna Webber.
Lovely picture of Achitrave who features as a 2 day old foal on this year’s calendar. Sadly we have sold out of calendars – still lots of lovely Christmas cards to buy!
To celebrate the achievements of Scottish Bred Horses and Ponies the Society is invited to nominate a pony for the above award. The EPS is therefore looking for worthy nominations for this award for 2016. We would like to emphasise that we are not just looking for ponies who have been successful in the show […]
Do come and visit us at this year’s Horse of the Year Show – Beinnliath None But The Brave and a team of volunteers who are manning our stand can be found in The Parelli Natural Horsemanship Interactive Area.
Dr. Sue Baker is currently working on a new book about Exmoor ponies and would be delighted to hear from Exmoor owners who have bred first cross foals. She is particularly keen to find out more about a Russian Orlov x Exmoor which she thinks was bred around 2003. If you can help, please contact […]
Friends of Exmoor Ponies Ltd are selling these fantastic Christmas cards designed by Claire Martin. They are in packs of 5, selling at £2.50 per pack (plus P&P if they need to be posted). They will be for sale on the Friends stand at Malvern Autumn Fair and the Conquest Equestrian Centre Open Day this […]
In-hand (Senior and Youngstock) and Ridden Following an in depth discussion. The EPS trustees concluded that the Pony of the Year competition had become too unwieldy in its current format and took the decision to return it to the simpler structure, it had when first held. From 2017 qualifying ponies will be Senior & Reserve […]
After many, many years as Area Representative for Scotland, Vivien Taylor has decided to stand down and Kareen Kidd has agreed to take on the role. We are sure you will join us in thanking Vivien for the sterling work she has done and we are delighted that she is continuing in her role as […]
Stephanie Poulter’s home bred 18 year old stallion Flying Buttress enjoyed his summer holiday at West Kington Stallion Centre donating semen to be frozen for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. He proved a great favourite with all the staff – his behaviour being described as "exemplary". The photo shows him greeting girlfriend Caroline prior to […]
EXCITING NEWS Two new breeding groups of Exmoor ponies will be established in two different localities in Podyji National Park in SE Czech Republic. Initially two small founder groups are sought for export – 6 + 5 ponies (11 in total) – 2 stallions and 9 mares. The scheduled arrival of the ponies is for […]
This years Northern Area Autumn Ride will be held on Saturday 22nd October @ 12.30 at Escrick Park, Escrick, York YO19 6EA The cost is £20 per pony , but if there are 6+ Escrick have reduced the fee to just £14 per pony All are welcome – including ‘ honorary ‘ Exmoors . Prior […]
Here are the champions from the Midland Area Show – full results to follow: Senior Champion: Coedywern NimrodReserve: Eddra Chillies Youngstock Champion: Moonpenny FantasiaReserve: Darshill Quicksilver Overall In Hand Champion: Coedywern NimrodReserve: Moonpenny Fantasia Ridden Champion: Eddra ChilliesReserve: Moonpenny Aquarius Supreme Champion: Coedywern NimrodReserve: Eddra Chillies
Congratulations to our winners! Senior: Warrenmere Woodcock and overall Reserve Champion Youngstock: Moonpenny Fantasia Ridden: Eddra Chillies and overall Champion
Sounds as if everyone had a fantastic time at the Scottish Area Show. The results can be found here.
Just a reminder that this year’s competition closes on 1st October 2016. You can find all the information here.
The Welsh Pony and Cob Society have issued a press release regarding their decision to use DNA testing of Maiden Mares. The Exmoor Pony Society have been using DNA testing of licensed stallions for many years and since 2004 to confirm the parentage of moor bred foals many of whom remain as part of the […]