We have been asked to let members know that a memorial service for Lady Masham is being held on Thursday 19th October 2023 in Westminster Cathedral. The service is being celebrated by His Eminence, Cardinal Vincent.

There is  a new section on the website for the Centenary and the first Centenary Page, "The Centenary Conference" is now available. Just follow this link or click on HPS in the banner to find the Centenary Menu.   The Highland Pony Society Centenary Conference – Highland Pony Society   The links to the presentations  and recordings of some of these are posted on this page. All recordings will be available in due course. We hope you enjoy revisiting the topics, if you were lucky enough to be able to attend, or to catch up on what you missed if you weren't able to be there on the day.  …

The RBST invites you to join a Marketing Versatility Webinar. Our native ponies and horses can turn their hooves to almost anything! This webinar aims to showcase their wide range of talents and attributes and outlines how breeders and keepers can promote the versatility of their animals to potential owners, breeders and the wider world. Initial results of the Equine conservation project, coupled with results from our versatility survey featuring speakers from different disciplines and breeds, combine to show how these amazing, adaptable equines can be promoted. When: Thursday 7th September 2023 Time: 7pm Where: Online (Further details and a link will be sent to you once you have registered.)…

On 21 September 2023, RBST and DEFRA are hosting a webinar on Environmental Land Managment, the new agricultural support system for England, and how it applies to native breeds. All those interested in applying to join the session should email  

The Council of The Highland Pony Society are delighted to announce that Sheila Keron has been appointed as the new Society Secretary.   Many of you may already know Sheila as she has had a long association with the breed. She has a wealth of experience, having done similar roles in the past, and we hope you will join us in welcoming Sheila as the new face of the Highland Pony Society.

The Society are taking the publicity stand to Blair Castle and are looking for willing members to take a turn on the stand over the course of the 4 days. It is a great opportunity for you to share you passion and enthusiasm with like-minded people or to promote our breed to those who don't already know much about Highland Ponies. We will have our HPS merchandise available, along with display boards and leaflets. If you have a couple of hours free over the four days of Blair (24th - 27th August 2023), please email to let us know what date and time you could cover. Once we have…

Anne Ballantyne - Burnside Highland Ponies   We have been asked by Anne's family to share the sad news that Anne passed away peacefully on Wednesday 9th August. Her funeral service will be held at Parkgrove Crematorium, Friockheim, Angus on Monday 21st August 2023 at 2.30pm. Our thoughts are with Anne's family at this sad time.