There is evidence in the old shetland pony stud book society stud books to show that it has been in the breed since the society began to record pedigrees of shetland ponies in 1890. The shetland pony is most renowned for their role as pit ponies in the coal mines of england. In 1890, the shetland pony studbook society was formed. It was started in 1890 to maintain purity and encourage highquality animals. My great grandfather had entries in the first stud book of 1891 and gue ponies have been exported all over the world, including to as far afield as australia. The societys membership is worldwide, reflecting the popularity and versatility of welsh ponies and cobs. At home, shetland ponies were used as workhorses cultivating the land and transporting peat from hills an essential addition to crofting families. Tawela apache princess has bred us lovely foals all. The aim of the association is to improve communications amongst island breeders in shetland. Dec 27, 2019 an official shetland pony must comply with strict criteria. The studbook has been closed since 1971 so no unregistered ponies can now be entered. Animals are registered with the shetland pony studbook society, the globally recognised register. Planning for the event is well underway here on the islands, hoping to provide a fantastic showcase of. The breed standard for registered shetland ponies world wide is set by the uk shetland pony stud book society.
Our foundation stock was mostly small but based on the very best breeding with good strong bone, good conformation and temperaments, the majority of shetland ponies are registered with the shetland pony stud book society and in 20 we took delivery of our first ever falabella horses. Please note that calls to the societys office may be recorded. Reluctantly for sale but youngsters coming through means this boy is not going to be shown to his full potential this year. Monarch is a beautiful jet black fully registered standard shetland, he is a licensed stallion with the shetland stud book society. To access the programme click online stud book on top menu bar. By the end of the 19 th century, these equines spread throughout the united kingdom, as well as. Shetland pony breed information, history, videos, baby, pictures. Shetland pony trading is the only offical page connected to the shetland pony studbook society. They kept and bred from the ponies at their familys estate, hopetoun house in scotland, and the ponies are entered in the first stud book of the shetland pony stud book society. We offer a full range of shetland pony studbook merchandise all available to order online. All ponies must be registered in the main body of the shetland pony society stud book. Visitors to the office are welcome between 9am and 5pm, monday through.
The aim of the performance awards schemes is to encourage and promote the all round versatility of the shetland as a performance pony by recognising participation and achievements in a wide variety of competitive disciplines, organised events and activities. Shetland performance shetland performance home page. Registered ponies must not exceed 42 inches ponies measured from the withers to the ground, by a measuring stick, and a level stance, preferably concrete should be. Shetland pony breed information, history, videos, baby. Information and advice on registered shetland ponies available. All ponies must be registered in the main body of the shetland pony society stud book the inhand awards scheme runs from 1st january to 31st december annually entry. As a result, the shetland pony stud book society was established in 1890 to rectify this and to ensure that purity of the breed was retained.
Shetland pony trading is the only offical page connected to the shetland pony stud book society. Shetland pony studbook, volume 11 shetland pony studbook society on. The breed standard for registered shetland ponies world wide is set by the uk shetland pony studbook society. Pony charity backed by duchess of cornwall dumps auction over. Many back issues of stud books are available for purchase from the national. The mother studbook society, who is responsible and recognised as the studbook of origin for shetland ponies, would like to take this opportunity to explain how the mother studbook is compiled. Foals sold are microchipped, wormed and have had their feet trimmed, and are halter broken before going to their new home. Shetland ponies registered with the spsbs cannot be taller than 42 inches 10.
An official shetland pony must comply with strict criteria. Find your shetland pony stud book society gifts here. Studbook the first for a native breed of pony anywhere in britain. The shetland pony stud book society said there were. The shetland pony studbook society free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual. Shetland pony stud book society shetland house 22 york place perth ph2 8eh scotland. Members have online access to the grassroots programme detailing shetland pony pedigrees, members and owners. The shetland pony was one of the initial pony breeds to have its own section within the societys stud book when the first volume was printed in 1936. At that time, the shetland pony became the first pony to have a breed society of its own. Shetland pony studbook apsb australian pony stud book. The pbsa are running a festival on the week leading up to the breed show. The apsb society celebrates its 85th year in 2016 as the first stud book society for ponies in australia.
Shetland pony studbook society perth, shetland house, 22. We encourage projects which can improve the quality of shetlands ponies, and. Shetland pony stud book society website groups wessex. This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work. Shetland pony studbook society equine register help center. In the 21 st century, the uk shetland pony studbook society continued the upper height limit for shetlands at 42 inches registered stock must not exceed 40 inches 102 cm at three years or under, nor 42 inches 107 cm at four years or over. There are several ponies registered in past uk shetland pony studbook society volumes that may have been mushroom. Welsh pony and cob society welcome to the welsh pony. Payment can be made by post, telephone, bank transfer or through the online stud book. There are several ponies registered in past uk shetland pony stud book society volumes that may have been mushroom. We are affiliated to the shetland pony stud book society and all our ponies are registered with them.
T welsh pony 7 cob society stud book, low heel and soft toe point, very comfortable to wear selling as having a clear out and. Our accountants have advised that the office staff are furloughed, thus enabling the society to reclaim 80% of their wages. The shetland pony stud book society is the breed society for the traditional shetland throughout the world. The natural environment and grazing is ideally suited to the breeding and management of native ponies. Stud book the first for a native breed of pony anywhere in britain. To maintain unimpaired the purity of the registered shetland pony. Registered with the shetland pony stud book society. Apsb is the sole registering body for the purebred shetland pony in australia. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for miniature shetland ponies for sale. It was not until 1890 that the shetland pony stud book society was formed. Ponies measured from the withers to the ground, by a measuring stick, and a level stance, preferably concrete should be used. The website is created in 09121999, currently located in united states and is running on ip 40. Explore 29 listings for miniature shetland ponies for sale at best prices. Gue shetland pony stud gue shetland pony stud welcome.
The shetland pony stud book society pages with history of the breed. Shetland ponies with irvine burgess northlink ferries. They must not exceed 42 inches from the withers to the ground, and they can come in almost any colouring, including skewbald and piebald, but excluding spotted. Stud books are produced approximately every 2 years. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Stud book s are produced approximately every 2 years. Find your shetland pony studbook society gifts here. Shetland pony studbook society kellas shetland pony stud. The mother stud book society, who is responsible and recognised as the stud book of origin for shetland ponies, would like to take this opportunity to explain how the mother stud book is compiled. Aintree national showing show shetland pony studbook society. There is evidence in the old shetland pony studbook society studbooks to show that it has been in the breed since the society began to record pedigrees of shetland ponies in 1890. Judges listed below with an i against their name have been on the society s panel of judges for less than three years and, therefore, should not be invited to judge at the royal highland show or the shetland pony stud book society s annual breed show.
The shetland pony studbook society is the breed society for the traditional shetland throughout the world. We offer a full range of shetland pony stud book merchandise all available to order online. There are several major registries for shetland ponies, the shetland pony studbook society spsbs based in uk, american shetland pony club aspc, and the shetland pony society of north america spsna, both based in the usa. Includes all purebred animals and part welsh ponies registered during this period of time. Shetland ponystud book society dundee city council. This small stud was established on the island of unst, in the shetland islands in the 1800s. By the end of the 19 th century, these equines spread throughout the united kingdom, as well as began to be exported in other countries as well. The book lists all active members and registered at the time displaying the prefix and brands of the members.
The shetland pony is iconic around the world and will be the focus of. One of the benefits of membership is reduced rates for registrations. Our foundation stock was mostly small but based on the very best breeding with good strong bone, good conformation and temperaments, the majority of shetland ponies are registered with the shetland pony studbook society and in 20 we took delivery of our first ever falabella horses. The stud book published each year is the complete record of all registrations and transfers of pedigree registered shetland ponies. Riding pony stud book society ltd subscribe to our monthly newsletter our newsletters include information on upcoming shows, state news, board updates and more. It runs a spring and a summer breed show, a performance show, a foal show, an annual points scheme, a midlands show, a southern show, an east anglian show, an. American shetland pony club aspc, american miniature horse registry amhr, american show pony registry aspr, nsppr and aspir plus programs and nationals shows with the purpose of promoting, preserving and perfecting small equine for generations. The studbook published each year is the complete record of all registrations and.
American shetland pony club includes small equine registries. In 1870 lord londonderry founded the londonderry stud to breed ponies for the mines. For information on the shetland grand national please visit. Check shetland pony studbook society in perth, shetland house, 22 york place on cylex and find. For information on the the ridden and inhand performance scheme, please visit uk. Shetland studbook online studbook shetland pony studbook. A login number and password may be obtained from the society office. Covid 19 following the governments advice the spsbs office is closed until further notice. The establishment of the shetland pony stud book society was a major factor in the continuing viability of the breed. The society maintains its own stud book and registers, and licenses all approved dales pony stallions. In 1890, the shetland pony stud book society was formed, making the shetlands the foremost among the pony breeds to have a breed society dedicatedly for them. Shetland is host to the shetland pony stud book society breed show in 2019. The shetland pony studbook society keeps the pedigrees of all registered shetlands in the u. The shetland pony was one of the initial pony breeds to have its own section within the society s stud book when the first volume was printed in 1936.
Shetland pony studbook, volume 10 shetland pony stud. Claire lindsay office manager shetland house 22 york place perth scotland ph2 8eh. Animals are registered with the shetland pony stud book society, the globally recognised register. We breed miniature and standard ponies, from black to cremello, broken coloured, roans, duns and buckskins. I became a director of the shetland pony stud book society, the governing body. Miniature shetland ponies for sale april 2020 the uks.
Because the stud book only accepted ponies less than 42 inches high, it assured breeders were not tempted to breed big welshlike childrens ponies. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. We encourage projects which can improve the quality of shetlands ponies, and to promote them within the islands and worldwide. Many ponies from this stud were sold to studs on the mainland and the ancestors of these ponies were exported all over the world, including new zealand. Subscriptions are due for renewal on 1st january each year.
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