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Wishing all of our members, friends and highland pony enthusiasts worldwide a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thank you for all your support, enthusiasm and commitment to the Highland Pony and the Society throughout 2025.

Office Closure: The office will be closed for the holiday break until Monday, January 5th, 2026.

Note: The elves are still working on some of the registration applications received close to the November deadline – completed paperwork will be distributed shortly!

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sally Coutts at age 94.

Sally was a long-standing member and former president of the Highland Pony Society, as well as an accomplished panel judge. Working alongside her late husband, Captain Ben Coutts, she raised ponies under the Woodburn prefix.

Our sincere condolences go to her family and friends during this difficult time.

Funeral Service: Saturday, November 15th at 2:00 PM
Location: Muthill Parish Church, Scotland

All who wish to celebrate her life are welcome to attend.

The Highland Pony Society is organizing a professional development session for Panel and Probationer Judges.

Event Details

Date: 26th October 2025
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Totleywells Equestrian Centre, Winchburgh, EH52 6QJ

What to Expect

Morning tea/coffee and a light lunch will be provided. Judges wishing to contribute homemade baking are most welcome! Please bring your own seating.

Registration

Register through our events portal at highlandps.lite.events/

Important: All Society panel judges must attend a Judges Study Day at least once every 5 years to maintain their credentials.

A reminder that applications for the Highland Pony Society Judges Scheme are now closing.

If you are interested in becoming a judge for the Highland Pony Society, please ensure your application is submitted before the deadline.

For more information about the judges scheme and application requirements, please contact the HPS office.

There is still time to get your entries in for the Youngstock Finals!

Event Details

Scottish Final: Sunday, September 7th at CSHPC Show, Strathallan
South Final: Sunday, September 21st at HPEC Autumn Show, Selby

Mrs. Jean Ralston from Perthshire will judge both finals.

Prizes & Recognition

• Overall champions and reserves receive cash prizes plus rosettes
• Champions also earn a sash, trophy, and HPS Bronze Medal
• All finalists coming forward receive a cash prize and a Finalist rosette

Entry Requirements

Participants must submit their qualification cards to the HPS office to register their entries in their chosen final division.

The Highland Pony Society Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on 19th November 2020 at 7:00 PM.

This virtual format allows all members to participate from the comfort of their homes. Further details and joining instructions will be circulated to members in advance of the meeting.

AGM minutes and related organizational documents are available for review ahead of the meeting.

Virtual AGM – 19th November 2020 – 7pm.

This is a notification for members about the Highland Pony Society’s Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

For more information, please contact the HPS Secretary at Garbh Allt House in Aberuthven, Perthshire. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 4:00pm.

The Highland Pony Society is delighted to announce the release of our Virtual Show results through specially prepared videos created by Jo Brew.

Results Videos

The competition outcomes are presented across four video presentations:

• Female Youngstock, WHP and Working Harness classes
• Adult Males In Hand, Young Handlers and Veterans
• Male Youngstock and Ridden Classes
• In Hand Female and Driving Classes

Full results are given below as they are available. Thank you to all participants and judges!