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HPS Breed Show – Entries are open!
We look forward to welcoming members, friends and, of course, ponies to our annual Breed Show, in the grounds of the beautiful Strathallan Castle, on Sunday 13th July 2025. The Schedule is available here: HPS Breed Show Schedule 2025 Click the link or scan the QR for the schedule and to enter. https://highlandps.lite.events/
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HPS Council Nominations
Are you interested in joining the Highland Pony Society Council? Nominations for HPS Council are now open! Serving on Council is very rewarding and is a great opportunity for members to understand what is involved in the running of the Society and to contribute to the future of the Society and the Breed. Please act now, as forms must be received in the office by Friday 30th May at 12 noon. Nominations are welcomed from paid up members of the Society who must have maintained membership for at least 5 years. Council Nomination Form
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HPS Dinner Dance – Saturday 15th November 2025
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National Shooting Show – 10-11 May 2025
Come and talk highland ponies and meet Bertie on the highland pony society breed stand this weekend at the national shooting show.
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HPS Breed Show – Sunday 13th July 2025
🌳HPS Breed Show - Sunday 13th July 2025 at Strathallan Castle, Auchterarder, Perthshire. Preparations are well underway for our Annual Breed Show. The schedule will be available on the HPS website in May. Open to all paid up members of the Society. Judges In Hand - Anne Mitchell Ridden - Hamish Cameron & Kirstin McMurray Harness - Richard Fraser WHP - Gillian McMurray Young Handlers - Catriona Lackie Driving - Joanne Dobson Stabling is available to book onsite. Please contact Morven Campbell at Strathallan via DM for bookings. Weather is booked!!😎
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Stalking Show 12th & 13th April
This weekend Bertie will be representing the breed on the Highland Pony Society stand at the The Stalking Show. If you are going then please come and see us, meet Bertie and talk highland ponies 🦌 🐴
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Advertising Opportunities / HPS Year Book
There is still time to submit your advert for the 2025 HPS Year Book. Our Year Book is circulated to our 1600 members throughout the UK and beyond so your advert is guaranteed to reach a wide audience. Opportunities include: Stud Adverts - publicise your stud / stallion from just £60 Members Gallery Entries - see your favouite pony in print for just £20. (Juniors are free) Commercial Adverts - advertise your business from £100 For full details and to place your advert please visit: https://www.highlandponysociety.com/category/hps-services/
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HPS In Hand Awards Scheme
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Winter 2024/25 E-Bulletin
The second edition of the Highland Pony Society E-Bulletin was emailed to members last week and is available on the Members' Area of the website, so if you haven't seen it already, log in and take a look. Please ensure we have your up to date email address, so that we can send you future issues.
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Willie Simpson – Chapelhill Highlands
We are deeply saddened to share the news that Willie Simpson of Chapelhill Highland Ponies passed away suddenly but peacefully on Saturday 11th January. Willie was a long standing member of the Society and established the Chapelhill Stud back in the 1970's. Willie who was also a very talented musician was a highly respected and popular breeder who will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with Willie's wife Jean, his girls Jill, Jennifer and Alison and all of his family and friends.
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NPS Breeders Webinar – 23.1.2025
On Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 7pm our Breeders Webinar will be taking place. With some amazing guest speakers including: Jerome Harforth (Stanley Grange Stud) Richard Miller & Meirion Davies (Heniarth Stud) Stallion AI Services This is a perfect opportunity for new breeders and those interested in our fabulous pony breeds to hear from some of our experts. To register your interest, please email:
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Performance Awards Deadline
***DEADLINE - 10th JANUARY*** The deadline for returning you Performance Awards / In Hand Awards Cards is looming. If you have not already sent off you card please do so now! Cards should be returned to the scheme co-ordinators whose addresses are shown on the last page of the booklet. Late cards cannot be accepted.
