The following article, written by Yvonne Campbell, was submitted for inclusion in the 2022 Yearbook but unfortunately omitted. I have been an area rep since about 1989, I was on the committee at the time, the meetings were often at Creenagh Mitchell’s home at Knighton. They started at 2pm and we were late if it […]
The following article, written by Stephanie Poulter, was submitted for inclusion in the 2022 Yearbook but unfortunately omitted. Due to Covid our ponies spent a lot of time last year out in the fields stuffing their faces. We did, however, take part in the Virtual Stallion Parade – I stood at the top of the […]
The first ever Exmoor Pony Spring Show [May 7th & 8th ] has been acclaimed as a great success, with many of Britain’s oldest native breed on show at Emmett’s Grange, Simonsbath. The event, organised by Exmoor Pony Society, was well supported with 26 in-hand ponies on show, and four of the free living moorland […]
The Inspection Discussion Day did take place as arranged on Sunday 24th April 2022. Only 22 members were present which was a little disappointing however everyone had the opportunity to have their say and listen to the opinions of others. The trustees will now take the opportunity to discuss the day, the various comments made […]
The inspection discussion day on Sunday 24th April is going ahead and we hope to see as many of you there as possible.
An Inspection Discussion Day will take place on Sunday, 24 April 2022. The day will be run by Nigel Hill and David Wallace. Any aspect concerning inspections is open for discussion. Venue: Crowle Village Hall located approx. 8 mins from M5 J6 near Worcester. https://www.crowleparishhall.org/ Arrival time: 10am Departure time: 4.30pm All attendees to bring […]
18 March 2022 After 17 years of sterling service, our secretary Sue McGeever has decided to call it a day. We are sorry to see her go but understand her reasons and wish her well with whatever the future holds for her. This is of course a big change for the EPS and after much […]
This year the AGM will be held on the weekend of 7/8 May 2022. The format will be: Saturday 7 May – Brompton Regis Village Hall 10am Welcome 10.30am – 12.30pm Speakers on conservation grazing, re-wilding and the work of the Scientific Advisory Committee to include the Gene Bank Project 12.30pm Lunch 2pm – […]
We have received our first donation from Amazon Smile as a result of purchases made by people who have nominated the Exmoor Pony Society – next time you shop – think of us 🙂
In preparation for the Inspection Discussion Day on Sunday, 24 April 2022, the Trustees have arranged three Zoom meetings to allow all members to express their views and ideas for topics to be discussed on the actual day : As advised in the Winter Newsletter, the Zoom meetings will take place on Thursday, 10 March […]
The Young Judges Competition is back after a two year break. The Young Judge’s Competition was set up in 2015 to provide an opportunity for young people to find out more about the Exmoor pony, its breed standard and way of going as well as experience the art of judging with an aim to encourage […]
Congratulations to all our young riders Junior performance Results 1st Barhill Marigold Charlotte Heslop 1785 2nd Dunsmore Glenmorangie Christopher Farley-Brown 930 3rd Dunsmore Glenmorangie Amala Wiles 540 4th Dunsmore Glenmorangie Eleri Wiles 250
New on “Friends” website are “Artisan” Fleece Gilets in Black, Navy, Burgundy & Moss green with contrasting piping complete with the EPS logo. They are also available with an embroidered name or herd prefix as well. Includes 2 way front zip and 2 zipped pockets. Mens sizes from Small to 3XL and ladies sizes from […]
The Performance Awards are changing – check out the new criteria Performance Awards
1st.Blackthorn Poem Portly French 1510 2nd.Dunsmore the famous Grouse Clare Phillips 985 3rd.Dunsmore Glenfiddich Annette Perry 950 4th.Cilliechuimen Hootenanny Lizzie Raspin 525 5th.Dunsmore Glenmorangie Rebecca Farley-Brown 300 6th.Bournefield Celtic Rose Annette Perry 230 Also entered Anchor Knight Thyme Dionne Chapman
Pony Rider Points 1st. Blackthorn Poem Portly French 2,323 2nd.Barhill Marigold Charlotte Heslop 1,580 3rd.Danelaw Jupiter Paula Kay 1,460 4th.Dunsmore the Famous Grouse Clare Phillips 1,133 5th.Dunsmore Glenfiddich Annette Perry 965 6th.Ariel – Paula Kay 747 Cinderella Trophy for highest In Hand score […]
Exmoor ponies are on the television this afternoon …. BBC1 – 15.45pm – Farmers Country Showdown Coverage from Mid Devon Show – thank you to all involved.
The Exmoor Pony Society has welcomed the recent Government announcement of a landscape recovery scheme for farmers, incentivising rewilding of 300,000 acres of country side. However the Society, guardian of the native breed for more than a century, has warned that improper management of Exmoor ponies could both damage the genetic security of the breed […]
A Happy New Year to all our members and owners. We hope you are looking forward to a wonderful year with your fabulous Exmoor ponies. Just a reminder that the 2022 Area Awards are open for entries with the deadlines being extended so check out the website page for details and Facebook for the most […]