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May
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Information from the BFBA
BFBA Advice for Farriers COVID – 19 It is mutually agreed that farriery is considered essential work. We are currently at the beginning of an initial three week lock down period and in the coming weeks we will continue to liaise with them. Whilst we agree that farriery is essential, we are also mindful of our […]
06
Apr
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Annual General Meeting
In light of the Covid-19 outbreak, the Annual General Meeting and Stallion Parade currently scheduled for 6th May 2020 at Raleigh’s Cross will not be going ahead. The Trustees are currently considering the best course of action to take to meet the Society’s legal obligations to hold the Annual General Meeting by 1st August 2020 […]
29
Mar
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Native Pony Roadshows
The organising committee and breed societies have unanimously decided that in the currrent climate to postpone both “Roadshows”. These days are for the enjoyment of members/judges and enthusiasts and not a necessity The Southern date will be Saturday 18th October and the Northern tbc.
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EPS VE Day Show Schedule
The show schedule for the VE Day Show on Friday 8th May is now available. Click here to download.
12
Feb
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M&M Study Day
5th April, College of West Anglia, Landbeach Road, Milton, Cambs CB24 6DB – 9.30am start Open up to anybody interested in the judging process. Each breed has a speaker (Sue Burger for the EPS), who will explain on breed specifics, way of going etc, the candidates are also able to mark ponies to see exactly […]
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British Equestrian Federation responds to EHV-1 outbreak
The British Equestrian Federation acknowledges the diagnosis of a case of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) at an equestrian centre in Hampshire on 8 January 2020. The Federation supports the actions of the centre, who have ceased all activity, including cancelling shows and hire bookings, until further notice. The Animal Health Trust has issued advice stating […]
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PRESIDENT ELECT
At the Annual General Meeting in each year the Charity shall appoint two members of the Charity (whether or not already being members of the Committee) to be President and President-Elect from the conclusion of that meeting until the conclusion of the next following Annual General Meeting. If any President so elected shall die or […]
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CALL FOR TRUSTEES
Trustees of the Society are elected each year by the membership. The Council consists of 12 members (13 in 2019), 3 of whom step down each year on a rotational basis. Trustees stepping down after a four year period, may seek re-election and, if elected, serve another four year term. Trustees stepping down after serving […]
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Show Affiliation Documentation
The EPS Show Affiliation Documents for 2020 are now available on the website. Go to https://www.exmoorponysociety.org.uk/showing/information/
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SEBA HPOTY 2019
There are two competitions for ponies bred in Scotland: Adult: Stallions and mares, 4 years and older in 2019 (NO GELDINGS) Youngstock: Colts, fillies and geldings, 3 years and under in 2019 The closing date for nominations is 31 January 2020, and this will be strictly adhered to. Downloads Adult Entry Form Young Entry Form […]
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Invitation
The Fell Pony Society Midlands East Group Invite you to a Social and lunch on Saturday 2 November Ffolkes Arms, Lynn Rd, Hillington, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6BJ 12.30 for 1pm All Fell Pony enthusiasts, Exmoor and Dales supporters and their friends are very welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet other Fell Pony […]
24
Jul
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RBST Seminar
On Wednesday 17th July we attended the RBST Native Pony Seminar – Breeding for Posterity & Preservation at West Kington Stud – it was lovely to see the native pony represented by an Exmoor. Thank you to Jane Holderness-Roddam for hosting the event and providing this super picture and to the RBST for putting on […]
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Breed Show 2019 Entries
Don’t forget that the closing date for entries for this year’s Breed Show is 24th July 2019.
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Midland Area and Scottish Area Shows
The schedules for these shows are now up on the website – follow the link https://www.exmoorponysociety.org.uk/showing/schedules-and-results/ and then click on the show schedule you require.
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Somerset Area Show – Thank you
A huge thank you from Yvonne Campbell to all those who helped and came to the Somerset Area Show – it was a fabulous day and Yvonne is looking forward to running next year’s show. At this present time, the post of Somerset Area Rep is vacant and Toby and Evie Hickman are temporarily looking […]
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NOTICE FROM THE TRUSTEES
At the 3 June 2019 Committee Meeting, the Trustees reviewed the voting procedures at the recent AGM. The poll vote held at the AGM in respect of the tied postal vote for the position of Trustee was carried out according to the Articles of Association however there was evidence of canvassing prior to the poll […]
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Horse genealogy research
The RBST has been contacted by Lucy Allen, a Research student at the Royal Agricultural University, who is looking for hair samples and pedigree information from males of native UK Equines breeds as part of a wider study on the spread of horses in Europe – please see flyer. We have been asked if we […]