It’s that time of year! The deadline for returning your Performance Cards is 10th January – no late cards will be accepted. If you have completed your season it would be really helpful if you could return your cards now so that our scheme co-ordinators can make a start on the scoring. If you return your card but still have an event to attend the extra event may be emailed to the organiser to be included. Thank you

Wishing lots of luck to HPS junior member Shana who is competing this weekend in the MyQuest Dressage Finals at Arena UK in the U21's section. Shana rides Lorna Boyd's Holmedown Princess Kaiulani and they qualified at the semi-finals in Scotland on 21st September. They are also part of the Hi-Ho Highland Pony Team. Another combination competing at this prestigious final is Shirley Clarke riding her own Kershope Breagh. Well done to you both out flying the Highland Flag in the Dressage Arena. (Image courtesy of Sinclair Photography)

As the dust settles on HOYS for another year many congratulations to all of the combinations who qualified and took part flying the flag for the wonderful Highland. The ridden Highland Pony of the Year was Valerock Monroe the 10 year old stallion owned by Ruth Roberts and ridden by Clare Fitch. Qualifying at New Forest and Hampshire County Show with stand-in jockey Aimee Devane, this stallion really shone in the arena pulling off a foot perfect performance to earn the top honours. The competition was fierce, with Rachel Singleton and her stallion Glenbanchor Benbecular taking a commendable second place, and Katie Common aboard Dunedin Mascot securing third. Also flying…

The Scottish Smallholders Festival takes place this Saturday 19th October at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston from 9am until 4pm. There will be Highland Ponies featuring in a display and the HPS Promotional Stand will be onsite. Visit the website below for more details and tickets. Scottish Smallholder Festival October 2024

The first Highland Pony Society Members E-Bulletin will be emailed to all members who have provided us with an email address, later today. Look out for it in your mailbox!! If we do not hold your up to date email address, the Bulletin is will also be available in the Members' Area of the website. To ensure you are included in future mailings, please log on to Grassroots to update your email address, or email with your details.