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Creating a National Inventory – Grassroots needs our help
Each year Grassroots provide data to the UK National Inventory of livestock breeds. The most recent data was published on 14th May. UK Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR) breed inventory results 2025 statistics release - GOV.UK This year, Grassroots Systems have been asked by Defra to create a national inventory of UK Native breeds cryogenically stored materials. It is hoped that this information will be used to begin a conversation about the possible need for a UK National Biobank of Native Livestock Breeds, in parallel to the one held for plant crop varieties. The objective is to compile a comprehensive list of all the semen, embryos and other tissues held for…
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Joan Alexander, Fourmerk Highland Ponies
We are deeply saddened to learn that Joan Alexander of Fourmerk Highland Ponies passed away peacefully on Monday night. Joan who was a life member of the Society and bred Highland ponies under the Fourmerk prefix was a true ambassador for the breed. Her passion and dedication to the Highland Pony was evident to all who knew her. Our thoughts are very much with Joan's daughter Vicki, grandchildren Alexander and Eilidh and the rest of the family at this difficult time. A memorial service to celebrate Joan's life will be held at Gargunnock Parish Church on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at 11.15am. Family flowers only please. A collection will be…
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Breed Show 2026 – Entries are open!
Entries for the 2026 Breed Show are open! The schedule and link to enter via Entrymaster is below. Entries close at midnight on Tuesday 23rd of June. https://highlandps.entrymaster.online HPS Breed Show Schedule 2026
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HPS Year Book Cover Photo
We are very grateful to Sarah Nelson who captured the simply stunning cover photo for the 2026 Year Book! Choosing a photo worthy of the front cover can be a challenge but this year Sarah made it very easy for us! Thank you Sarah
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Spring 2026 Bulletin
The Spring 2026 Bulletin is now available on the Members' page.
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HPS Office Assistant – Vacancy now filled
**Vacany now filled - thank you for all the interest** As Fiona has left us for her next adventure we have a vacancy for an Office Assistant.
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HPS Breed Show / Sunday 12th July 2026 / Judges Announced
The 2026 Judges are: In Hand – Christopher Grant, Northumberland. Ridden – Conformation: Pat Rennie, Glasgow. Ride: Katherine Bowling-Hartenfield, Lancashire. WHP – Marjorie Grant, Perth Working Harness – Sylvia Ormiston, Inverness-shire. Driving – Audrey Barron, Angus. Dressage – Tia Blowman, Fife Young Handlers / Stud Group – Sylvia Ormiston, Inverness-shire.
