Want to go showing in 2024? Find out which showing societies you need to join...
No matter how long your ‘to-do’ list, if you are into your showing one of the most important jobs is society memberships renewal. Here’s what you need to know...
National Pony Society (NPS)
The National Pony Society (NPS) was formed in 1893, ‘to encourage the breeding, registration and improvement of riding ponies and Mountain & Moorland (M&M) ponies and to foster the Welfare of Ponies in general’.
The NPS runs two major shows each year. The spring festival is held each April and runs season’s first M&M qualifiers for Horse of the Year Show. August sees the NPS Summer Championships, traditionally held at the Three Counties Showground at Malvern in Worcestershire. This three day show offers a full range of classes for riders of all ages and ponies of all breeds and types.
Nearly 300 shows affiliate to the NPS over the course of a year, hosting qualifiers for both the summer and winter championship shows, and for the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS).
The NPS are the organisers of the NPS/Supreme Products M&M Working Hunter Pony championship held annually at the RIHS and are also the long term sponsors of the renowned NPS/Baileys Horse Feeds M&M Ridden Pony of the Year final at HOYS.
The NPS patron is currently HRH The Princess Royal while the president for the 2020/2021 season is Rodger James.
Catch up with all the latest news and reports from the NPS here:
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Warning as ponies’ welfare put at risk by facial oils and gels in hot weather
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Competitors reminded to not chase qualifiers after ‘ponies shown at opposite ends of the country in short time frame’
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Showing societies launch fresh initiatives in reaction to declining British Riding Pony numbers
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Body protector ruling changed after competitor reaction
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Rider’s warning that ‘small mistakes can turn into something tragic’ after positive dope test
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Great British In-Hand Show: Final foray for influential stallion
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Young gem exceeds expectations at NPS summer championships
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New in-hand championships to promote British breeds
Will you be looking to enter?
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‘I was crying like a baby’ — Welsh section B lifts NPS dressage supreme championship
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27 stunning show ring moments H&H captured during the 2019 show season
Throwing it back to sunnier times...
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9 novice ponies set to make waves in the show ring this season
Which novice pony would you like to take home?
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12 things to consider if you’re completely new to showing...
Number 8 can cause problems for even the most experienced showing enthusiast!
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9 working hunters — large and small — we wanted a ride on last show season...
We have lots of love for these fearless combinations
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12 novice show horses to look out for this season
Which future stars will become the ones to beat this term?
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7 pint-sized working hunter ponies who seem to have wings
Meet the small ponies making big waves in the workers’ ring
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Stuart Hollings: All the fun of the championships [H&H VIP]
H&H’s showing columnist talks championship shows and HOYS
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Showing organisers working harder to attract competitors
The biggest shows continue to attract large entries, but competitors are trying to make the best use of every litre of fuel at the lower levels
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Peter Durrant resigns as chief executive of National Pony Society
Peter Durrant has resigned as chief executive of the National Pony Society (NPS). He officially stood down at the society's AGM on 17 March
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Passport warning to horse owners after duplication problems
The National Pony Society has urged horse owners to familiarise themselves with passport legislation, after it was found that a show horse had two passports in two names
