Virtual Show Results 2021   Following the success of the Virtual Show during the lockdown in 2020, the HPS was pleased to be able to offer a further virtual show with two in hand and two ridden classes.   Entries were received from as far afield as New Zealand and the United States of America as well as from Germany and the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It is lovely to see these members who simply couldn’t reach rural Perthshire for the Breed Show to be able to compete.   The In Hand and Ridden judges were those who judged ponies at the actual Breed Show and the results of the…

Here is a message from the RBST Chief Executive, Christopher Price: The RBST needs your help to change outdated perceptions about the commercial potential of our amazing native livestock and equine breeds. We know that native breeds can provide strong commercial opportunities, especially in the context of the transformations taking place in UK farming and land management, local food supply chains, and consumer choice. This message is strongest when we show the evidence of the dedicated and experienced farmers and smallholders who are running businesses with rare breeds, day in and day out, throughout the UK. If you use rare breeds in your business, please take 10 minutes to fill…

Here are the full results of the In Hand and Ridden classes at the Royal Highland Showcase 2021 HPS In Hand Results 17.06.21 HPS Ridden Results 17.06.21

It's back! We are delighted that the Breed Show will take place on Sunday 22 August 2021 at Strathallan Castle, Auchterarder, Perthshire. There are In Hand, Ridden, Working Hunter, Dressage, Working Harness, Young Handler and Veteran classes and it will be a splendid spectacle of lovely Highland ponies. Entries are now open and should be submitted to the Society either by email or post by Tuesday 3 August 2021

Following the success of the Virtual Shows in 2020, the Council of the Society is delighted to be running a Virtual Show with In Hand and Ridden Classes in tandem with the physical Breed Show this year. This will give a very welcome opportunity for overseas members and those living remotely from central Scotland and also those with no transport to compete with their ponies. Exhibitors can enter a pony in the live show at Strathallan Castle and a different pony (or ponies) in the Virtual Show. The schedule, along with the Entry Form, is available here and entries should be submitted either by post or as an email attachment…

The new look Grassroots Online Registry which replaces the former ‘Pedeweb’ has been launched today - Wednesday 9 June 2021. Members can mark ponies for sale and highlight stallions who offer AI. It gives access to the whole Society database and allows you to ‘Manage Your Animal Records’. The registry can be accessed via the Highland Pony Society’s website or direct at www.grassroots.co.uk/highland.html using your normal Breed Society Membership Number and password. The system opens with a list of all the animals in your registered ownership Click on an animal to view its details, pedigree and progeny list Click on the magnifying glass (top left) to search the whole database…

The Council of the Society recently commissioned a study into trends within the Highland pony breed. With direction and support from the RBST, researchers from South Africa and Germany have created three extensive documents. The Population Report interprets: The number of breeding males and females by year dating back to the beginning of records 120 years ago The age structure of parents by birth year of offspring The distribution of parity of dams at birth of offspring Generation intervals Family size. There is a vast amount of information in this first report and the Rare Breeds Survival Trust is currently working hard to summarise it and to consider benchmarks to…

The Grand Highland Pony Auction lifts off today! The list is growing each day and all offers for this silent auction will be very gratefully received by Michelle - . Lots, however big or small, might include a weekend (or mid-week) stay in a holiday cottage, a year's supply of any kind of food(!), a Stud Visit, afternoon tea, a bottle (or box) of champagne! This is a great opportunity for donators to show what they offer as links will be added to their website on the listing! Let's raise the roof with this fund-raising effort for the Society's Centenary Celebrations! On this link https://auctionofpromises.com/2021AuctionForHPS, you can put in a…

As a precursor to an Autumn programme of presentations, we are holding a ‘taster’ session on Thursday 22 April at 7.30pm, on the Zoom platform. Jo Jack, a hugely experienced Highland pony guru, breeder, producer and judge, will give a presentation on breed type including conformation and show production. There will be a Question and Answer session at the end. All members from all over the world are warmly invited. To register for this, please email: and a link with further information will be sent to you.   Members’ Evening Presentations in the Autumn! From November to mid-December, the Highland Pony Society is going to run a series of…

HPS Council has made the decision to postpone the Breed Show from its usual July date (second Sunday in July) to Sunday 22 August 2021. We are delighted that Anna Roberts of Strathallan Castle will allow us to use the wonderful grounds that day and further information will be provided as it is available. Should the situation with the pandemic change in the coming weeks, it may be necessary for this rearranged date to be reconsidered.