The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society
Small ponies have existed in the Shetland Isles for over 2000 years and probably much longer.
Various excavations on the islands have revealed the bones of small ponies that existed during the Bronze Age and it is thought that ponies have been in domestic use there since this time.
IMPORTANT NEWS…
The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society
As from 1st January 2022 all foals registered with the SPS-BS must have a DNA profile of the sire completed. Stallions that have already been through either the Voluntary Vetting Examination or previous SPS-BS Stallion Scheme will already have this in place. As a Charity we are obliged to ensure our registered ponies are a pure breed. The Society recommends that members put their colts through the Voluntary Vetting Examination (VVE). This is done to ensure stallions are free from any hereditary conditions. Should you buy a mare in foal please check that the sire has a DNA profile.
REGISTRATION INCREASE
As of 1st January 2023 there will be an increase in the registration fees for foals sired by colts that have not been successfully through the Voluntary Veterinary Examination, colt foal registrations will be £140 and filly foal registrations will be £180.
DNA 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 mare registration.
Hat Standards
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR…
SHOWS & EVENTS
Breed Show 2025
Weston Lawns Farm, Bedworth Rd, Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9JA
Sunday 17th August 2025
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SALES
Society Sales 2024
Lerwick 2nd October 2024
Closing date for entries 25th August
Aberdeen 7th October 2024
Closing date for entries 19th August
Worcester 15th October 2024
Closing date for entries 6th September
North West Auction J36 26th October 2024
Closing date for entries 13th September
COUNCIL MEETING DATES
Thursday 24th & 25th October
All correspondence must be in the office two weeks prior to the meetings, this can be via letter or email.
OFFICE CLOSURES
Public Holidays
25th December 2024
26th December 2024
The office will also be closed 27th December 2024
1st January 2025
2nd January 2025
FORMS…
WELFARE
The welfare of Shetland Ponies throughout the UK is a prime concern of the Society. Owning a pony can give great pleasure but there is also a big responsibility involved with the care and wellbeing of the pony. The Animal Welfare Act 2006 requires that you ensure any horse, pony, donkey or mule for which you are responsible, whether on a permanent or a temporary base has:
- A suitable environment to live in
- A healthy diet
- Is able to behave normally
- Has appropriate company
- Is protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease