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International Show 2025

Notice from the Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society - 29 July

The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Steve Rendall as Vice-President, with immediate effect.  Steve has previously served as President, and his extensive knowledge and experience remain a valuable asset to the Society.
We are also delighted to welcome Mrs. Andrea Foster, who has been co-opted onto Council.  Andrea has long been involved with the Shetland Pony community and brings a thoughtful and enthusiastic perspective to the role.
The Society looks forward to working with both Steve and Andrea in their new positions, as we continue to support and promote the Shetland Pony breed.
The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society

Statement from the Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society Council - 22 July

We wish to inform our members that Mr Nick True has resigned as President of the Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society. We thank Nick for his time and contributions to the Society.
We are pleased to confirm that Miss Corinna Seipp has now taken over the role of President with immediate effect. 
We recognise that recent changes on Council may feel unsettling. While these circumstances are not ideal, please rest assured that the remaining Council members are fully focused and committed to guiding the Society forward. 
It is very much business as usual at the Society office. Day-to-day operations continue smoothly, and our unwavering priority remains the protection, promotion, and preservation of the Shetland Pony breed.
We are actively addressing current challenges and developing a clear, actionable roadmap to strengthen the Society for the long term. We are also committed to enhancing communication, increasing transparency, and improving member engagement.
We look forward to meeting many of you at the Annual General Meeting on Saturday 16th August.
To help the meeting run smoothly and efficiently, please submit any questions to the Society office no later than 7 days prior to the AGM.
Thank you for your continued support and confidence in our shared mission.
The SPSBS Council

 

SPS-BS Driven Performance Scheme

Here is the Entry Form for the SPS-BS Driven Performance Scheme.  Anyone who drives a registered Shetland pony can join and can gain points in pretty well any activity.
We have an annual lunch in January to which all are invited and trophies are presented.  It is all well attended with people from all over the country and the atmosphere is always a great Shetland one!
We also have an “outing” during the Spring to some venue which is of interest – last one was a trip to the Museum of the Horse in Nottinghamshire.

Entry Form SPSBS Driven Performance Scheme

 

Final Judges Seminar for 2025

The seminar will be held at Rodbaston College, South Staffordshire on Saturday 18th October, 2025.
All Judges must have attended at least one seminar in the past three years to remain on the SPSBS panel.
Booking forms will be sent out from the office nearer the time.

 

Grass Sickness

We have been asked to share the following:

 

BREED SHOW 2025

⭐️⭐️FROM THE BREED SHOW ORGANISERS 2025⭐️⭐️
We are pushing on with preparations for this year’s Breed Show which will be held on 17th August at Weston Lawns near Coventry. The schedule and full details will be available by the end of this month.
We are sure members are aware that running the breed show is expensive. It would not be possible for it take place without your generosity. The Show Committee are extremely grateful to those who have already sponsored.
There are classes and championships still available for sponsorship, as well as space for advertisements in the show catalogue. We very much hope that you will be able to support the show by donating as well as entering ponies. We look forward to seeing you at the show in August.
Sponsorship – £50 for a championship, £25 for a class
Full page Advertisement in the catalogue – £60
Payment can be made by online transfer, details below or by cheque. Please reference payment with your name.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like any further information.
Mary Davenport and Neil Buffery
Secretary Organisers
11 Striga Bank, Hanmer
Whitchurch SY13 3BJ
NatWest Account No: 69162840 Sort Code: 53-61-47
Cheques payable to SPSBS Breed Show

our Shop

Please note that our shop has been updated with our latest clothing products.

As there are multiple colours and sizes, please add your requirements (colour/size) in the additional notes section at the checkout or alternatively call 01738 623471 and ask for Victoria or you can email me at victoria@spsbs.co.uk and we can discuss your order.

Young Handler Award Scheme

🏆 Calling All Young Shetland Pony Enthusiasts! 🏆
Do you love showing Shetland ponies? Want to put your skills to the test and be in with a chance of winning cash prizes? The Shetland Pony Stud Book Society YOUNG EXHIBITORS AWARD SCHEME is now open for entries!

👦👧Who Can Enter?
Open to Junior members up to the age of 16 years (as of January 1st, 2025).
Three age categories: Under 10 yrs, 11–13 yrs, 14–16 yrs.
You must be showing a registered Shetland pony at SPSBS-affiliated shows with a Panel Judge.

📋How It Works
Enter for just £5 before June 1st.
Choose one class per show (minimum of 3, maximum of 5 shows).
Judges will score you on turnout, handling, and attitude (out of 100).
Your final score is an average of your best results.

🏅Prizes
The top three young exhibitors will win:
🥇£25 🥈£15 🥉£10

📩 To enter, return your form to Shetland House, 22 York Place, Perth PH2 8EH by June 1st YOUNG EXHIBITORS AWARD SCHEME

Membership 2025

⭐️⭐️MEMBERSHIP 2025⭐️⭐️
Reminder membership should be paid by the Friday 28th of February, after this date you will incur a late fee of £10.00 per person:
Individual Annual £40.00
Joint Annual £70.00
Junior £17.50
Family £90.00
Annual Crofter £30.00
Associate £30.00
There are several options for payment – over the phone at 01738 623471, you can also send cash, cheque or postal order to Shetland House, 22 York Place, Perth, PH2 8EH.
Should you wish to pay via PayPal or BACs payments please email me victoria@spsbs.co.uk with your name and membership number, and I will let you know the details you require.

Important notice regarding phoning the office

Please note our phones as of 16th September, our phones will only be answered between 10am-4pm, until further notice.
To allow us to process and return foal passport in a timely manner.

Breed Show 2025

The Breed Show 2025 will be held at Weston Lawns Farm, Bedworth Rd, Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9JA.
Show organisers are Mrs Mary Davenport and Mr Neil Buffery.
More information will follow throughout the year.

Hat Standards

Please find below up to date information from the NPS regarding hat standards:-
Hat Standards accepted as of 1st January 2024 are as follows: PAS015 2011, VG1, (BS) EN1384 2023, ASTM F1163 2015 & 2023, SNELL E2016 onwards, AS/NZS 3838 2006 onwards.
Hats meeting more than one standard: Some hats are badged with two or more standards. As long as a hat contains at least one compliant hat standard, then it is deemed suitable for use under NPS rules, even if it is additionally labelled with an older or out of date standard.

Price increases

As of the 1st of January 2024 the following price increases will come into force:

Subscriptions:
Individual Annual £40.00
Joint Annual £70.00
Junior £17.50
Family £90.00
Life £1,000.00
Annual Crofter £30.00
Life Crofter £450.00
Associate £30.00
Late penalty fee £10.00

Registrations:
Passport amendments £15.00
Duplicate passport £40.00
Keeper registration £20.00
Import £250.00

Miscellaneous:
Priority service £30.00
Extra rosettes £3.00 each

DNA from First Foaling Mares

The Society would like to remind breeders that as of 1st January 2024, all first foaling/maiden mares must have their DNA profile completed prior to foal registration.  Please bear this in mind when submitting foal registrations as this may mean they take longer to complete.  We would encourage breeders to get mares DNA profiled in advance of foal registration. The cost will be £60.00 this will be for the DNA and the mare registration.

British Horse Foundation BB press release

BHF BB update press release 111023

Hair Samples

Instructional video – how to take a hair sample

Microchipping

Legislation requires all equines born before July 2009 to be microchipped.

This will come into force on the following dates

England – 1st October 2020
Wales – 12th February 2021
Scotland – 28th March 2021

Your vet should add the barcode sticker to the passport above the silhouette and sign and stamp it.  The vet must then notify the society by post or email, giving the pony’s name and registration number and the number of the chip inserted.

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