It is a wonderful part of the country being close to the beautiful rolling hills of the exmoor national park and the superb north devon coastline. It is a legal requirement for every uk equine to hold a passport by the age of six. See more of varkies shetland pony stud on facebook. Should you wish to view the site in another language, please scroll to the bottom of this page to make your selection. Shetland pony breed information, history, videos, baby.
Shetland pony training secrets tv episode 57 youtube. We have based our stock on berry, brindister, gott and kerswell bloodlines concentrating on broken coloured and dun miniatures. The natural environment and grazing is ideally suited to the breeding and management of native ponies. This page shows the ponies of carole and andy forteath as well as the ponies of janet laurenson. Shetland pony studbook, volume 16 shetland pony studbook society. 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. The shetland pony is a breed of native pony originating from the shetland isles. Shetland ponies registered with the spsbs cannot be taller than 42 inches 10. That is why they are now used in america as guide horses for the blind instead of dogs. Shetland pony studbook by shetland pony stud book society. It is believed that the shetland has its origin in the cob type of tundra and the. We are spread over three sites,one in hertfordshire, lilian and roy coates and two in devon, castlands farm, isabel and john fanson and nymet rowland, chris bundy and liz white. Pedeweb is an electronic stud book which gives you access to extended pedigrees, progeny lists and. The apsb society celebrates its 85th year in 2016 as the first stud book society for ponies in australia.
Transy stud established 1886 well known for superb quality ponies with action to match. The shetland pony studbook society formed in 1890 to register and keep track of the breed. Shetlands range in size from a minimum height of approximately 28 inches to an official maximum height of 42 inches. This site is best viewed with microsoft internet explorer 4.
Perfect temperament, happy to stand and be groomed for. The uk shetland pony stud book society sets the breed standard for registered shetland ponies worldwide. Varkies shetland stud is based in hampshire and produces shetlands of under 34. A selective stud with approximately 35 ponies of various colours. 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. The ladies hope and their shetland ponies now available from amazon or any bookshop, hardcover or soft cover. In this weeks shetland pony club tv we go behind the scenes to share it with you. Shetland pony trading is the only offical page connected to the shetland pony stud book society. The shetland pony is one of two native pony breeds that heralds from. The shetland pony is a scottish breed of pony originating in the shetland isles in the north of. We are a mediumsized stud based in warwickshire, aiming to produce quality ponies for ridden and driven performance, showing and fun. They are suitable as a childs riding pony or for carriage driving.
We are a small stud breeding mainly skewbald miniature shetland ponies, with emphasis particularly on good. Today, shetland ponies are used as childrens ponies. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. American shetland pony club includes small equine registries. You may recognise fivla and vitamin from the shetland ponies in sweaters visitscotland tourist campaign. A login number and password may be obtained from the society office. Gwyddelfynydd shetland pony stud is a small stud of 1520 ponies. There is also a shetland pony grand national, where shetland ponies gallop around a course with their young jockeys. The american shetland pony club was organized in 1888, and the first stud book was printed in 1893. She grew up with our children carrie carmaco stud and robert rosteco stud and taught them both to ride showinggymkhanas etc.
Find shetland ponies and other miniature ponies and horses for sale on equine now. We breed miniature and standard ponies, from black to cremello, broken coloured, roans, duns and buckskins. Find your shetland pony stud book society gifts here. In 1890, the shetland pony studbook society was formed with the objects being to maintain unimpaired the purity of the breed of shetland ponies and to promote the breeding of these ponies. The shetland pony is hardy and resilient, they are very strong for their size. Sharptor shetland pony stud standard shetland ponies. We offer a full range of shetland pony stud book merchandise all available to order online.
The history of the ulverscroft shetland pony stud pat renwick and emma leivers. Our family has been breeding miniature shetland ponies here in the heart of the north devon countryside for many years now. The stud was founded in 1966 with transy, lockinge, ebony, ashorne and newtown bloodlines. Kellas shetland pony stud ponies for sale on sales page. 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 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. Find your shetland pony studbook society gifts here.
The shetland pony stud book society was started in 1890 to maintain purity and encourage highquality animals. We welcome news and photographs which you feel may be of interest. They wear childrens trainers as shoes so that they do not slip. Full text of shetland pony studbook internet archive.
In november 1899, the initial convention meeting was called by a group of men to commit the breeding interest of the country to support the international livestock exposition at chicago. In 1890, the shetland pony stud book society was formed with one of its main objects being to maintain unimpaired the purity of the breed of shetland ponies and to promote the breeding of these ponies. Pony charity backed by duchess of cornwall dumps auction over. Discover shetland ponies for sale on americas biggest equine marketplace. Primary source edition shetland pony studbook society on. The breed standard for registered shetland ponies world wide is set by the uk shetland pony studbook society.
Shetland studbook online studbook shetland pony stud. Our healthy well fed and sometimes plump cuddly shetland miniatures are wonderfully friendly and loving, they make the most intelligent and affectionate pets that you could ever imagine. The project gutenberg ebook of the shetland pony, by charles and. A small stud of up to height shetland ponies breed for quality and performance. Llancloudy fell pony stud would like to thank everyone involved in making this such a successful show debut for the fell ponies.
If you have any problems or questions about our stud, ponies or website, please feel free to contact us. 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. Members have online access to the grassroots programme detailing shetland pony pedigrees, members and owners. When i was there i bought a nice postcard with shetlands wearing shetland sweaters, and one of the search results was the story behind, from your blog shetland ponies are one of the nicest and naughtiest things on earth. The most affectionate pets that you could ever imagine.
Admiral, really is a beautiful, inside and out, registered welsh c, 6 year old gelding with heaps. In general, uk ponies tend to preserve more of the. The merkisayre shetland pony stud was then formed in 1994 when we started breeding. This one seems to be laid out differently to all the others and is so so thin. In 1956, the shetland islands premium stallion scheme was formed to subsidize highquality registered stallions to improve the breeding. Shetland studbook online studbook shetland pony studbook. The shetland pony stud book society began in 1890 to preserve the breed from the drain of the best stallions exported to the coal mines in the 1850s. We also have new forest and welsh sport ponies by machno carwyn and jivaro iii for jumping, dressage and eventing. Any other studbooks that record registered shetland ponies, regardless of.
Haras des pommiers blog archive shetland pony stud 2016. Ill miss this big laid back boy but wish the lasses good luck with him and hope to see him out under saddle in the not too distant future. Native to the shetland isles of scotland, this popular pet is the smallest of all the pony breeds, now found in many other countries. The apparent tendency of the breed in england and scotland is not to. Hollydell shetland pony stud was established in 1986 with the purchase of filly foal diana of waterloo from. Find shetland pony stallions at stud with our online stallion directory. The pbsa are running a festival on the week leading up to the breed show. Pedeweb is an electronic stud book which gives you access to extended pedigrees, progeny lists and member details direct from the breed society to your own.
We are experienced breeders and have sold ponies to various countries including denmark, norway, sweden, czech republic, ireland and the uk. The fell pony cleans up at the apsb stud show at bendigo, and a week later, take the melbourne royal show by storm on there debut to the australian show circuit. Children and ponies who wish to enter can even attend training days across the. Shetland pony studbook society american shetland pony club equus ferus caballus. Initially we concentrated on inhand showing travelling all over the u. To access the programme click online stud book on top menu bar. Ponies are measured from the withers to the ground, by measuring stick, and a level stance, preferably concrete, should be used. Brygarth miniature shetland ponies in shetland islands.
The shetland pony is a breed of domestic miniature equines that are known for their thick, long mane and tail. This was the first society for a breed of native ponies to be formed in britain and today is the second largest after the welsh pony and cob society. It was started in 1890 to maintain purity and encourage highquality animals. Shetland ponies, like many hardy small horse and pony breeds, can easily develop laminitis if on a diet high in nonstructural carbohydrates. We encourage projects which can improve the quality of shetlands ponies, and to promote them within the islands and worldwide. Dolly is a beautiful registered 11 yo shetland mare standing at 37 inches. Welcome to the shetland pony stud book society website. Shetland pony expert advice on horse care and horse riding. A top quality shetland pony breeding stallion from the celebrated wells stud near aberdeen in scotland, who has produced top class show winning ponies in the uk, including ceann charm, who has won many championships including the spsbs national award for best yearling 2011. 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. The aim of the association is to improve communications amongst island breeders in shetland. Here you will also find photos of our shetlands and also our shetlands for sale. Set in the beautiful dysynni valley running up to cader idris in the snowdonia national park, most of the ponies are based on knock and marshwood bloodlines with a few others of different breeding but of a similar type.
Planning for the event is well underway here on the islands, hoping to provide a fantastic showcase of. The shetland pony stud book society was founded in 1890 to promote the breeding of shetland ponies and publish the first ever studbook, or. Cet organisation veut recueillir et traiter des donnees epid. Shetland is host to the shetland pony stud book society breed show in 2019. The shetland pony is a small, hardy and strong pony originating from the shetland isles and is suitable as a riding pony for children and a driving pony for adults.
Breckenlea shetland pony stud, twatt, shetland islands. We have been successfully showing and breeding ponies for 30 years. Shetland pony studbook, volume 10 shetland pony stud. Shetlands are known for their incredibly small size. The sharptor shetland pony stud was founded in the late 90s with the emphasis on breeding standard ponies that are up to height with good movement and type that are able to compete both inhand and ridden. This exodus caused the first shetland pony studbook society to be created. Part of a thriving native pony scene in the uk, the shetland pony has always.
Shetland pony studbook, volume 7 shetland pony studbook society on. We hope you will find the site easy to access for all the information you need. Senior citizens 2 very special shetland pony mares were retained, when the thordale shetland pony stud was sold. He picked the book shetland pony as his favorite in 2017. They are thought to have come to shetland islands around 8,000 bc making them among the oldest of known equine breeds. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. Therefore owners must pay careful attention to nutrition, being careful to regulate feed quantity and type. Briar piccolo equifest 2015 rare breeds and ponies of britain champion photo by equinational. Stepley stud was founded in 1979 with the purchase of a miniature black yearling filly named aedan melissa. The uk shetland pony studbook does not allow any registered stock that are taller than 11 hands. Walls ponies although most people associate shetland with our native ponies, there are now enthusiastic owners and breeders of horses and ponies of many different types they successfully compete locally and out with shetland and the equine side of the practice is becoming busier all the time.
The united states midwest coal mines also imported some of these animals. The shetland pony studbook society is the breed society for the traditional shetland throughout the world. At home, shetland ponies were used as workhorses cultivating the land and transporting peat from hills an essential addition to crofting families. This small stud was established on the island of unst, in the shetland islands in the 1800s. Despite being the smallest of the uks native breeds, the shetland is more like. Further information can be obtained from the uk shetland pony studbook. The shetland pony stud book society hold a national breed show every year, but this year is extra special as the show returns home, to shetland. For further information please contact the nzspbs registrar, catherine crosado. Breederowner directory american shetland pony club. Should you wish to view the site in another language, please scroll to. Shetland ponies are found worldwide, though mainly in the uk and north america. Fully registered black miniature shetland stallion.
Given all the things stacked against kappi, i think he did a wonderful job. Ponies measured from the withers to the ground, by a measuring stick, and a level stance, preferably concrete should be used. Shetland pony trading is the only offical page connected to the shetland pony studbook society. For its size, the shetland is the strongest of all horse and pony breeds. The shetland pony stud book society was set up in 1890 to maintain purity and encourage highquality animals. Shetland pony stud book society shetland house 22 york place perth ph2 8eh scotland. Since none of you had ever done this trip, how are you at fault.
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