Shetland pony trading is the only offical page connected to the shetland pony studbook society. Please ensure that a signed change of ownership form is inside the passport. At home, shetland ponies were used as workhorses cultivating the land and transporting peat from hills an essential addition to crofting families. The aim of the association is to improve communications amongst island breeders in shetland. The first recorded pony breeds to arrive in australia during the 1800s included purebred shetland. Shetland ponies are issued with a studbook number at the time of registration if the number begins aa, the pony was registered in 1991, ab shows a registration from 1992 and so on. These ponies originated from the shetland isles in scotland. The scheme was set up in 2006 after the shetland pony studbook society spsbs scrapped their assessment scheme leaving only a voluntary veterinary examination vve. Now there in fewer numbers and on the mainland of scotland and england. We offer a full range of shetland pony studbook merchandise all available to order online. Often theyre the first to coat up in the fall and the last to lose their winter coats in the spring. If you purchase a pony at a shetland pony stud book society sale, the transfer of ownership will be carried out automatically.
Shetland pony stud book society website registration pages. Our shetland ponies are suitable for showing riding or driving. The stud commenced with the purchase for one of our sons. 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. Shetland is host to the shetland pony stud book society breed show in 2019.
Summer is a super pony, she loves being ridden by little jockeys, she is very friendly and loves lots of fuss and attention. Horse scout find premium stallions at stud available at. The shetland pony is a scottish breed of pony originating in the shetland isles in the north of. American shetland pony club aspc, american miniature horse registry amhr, american. Shetland pony club, childrens horse riding, kids lessons. We have also been lucky enough to have falkland, the parachute regimental mascot, for his retirement. Shetland pony studbook society american shetland pony club equus ferus caballus. This number remains with the pony throughout its life.
We hope you will find the site easy to access for all the information you need. Change of ownership shetland pony studbook society. The shetland pony studbook society of the united kingdom was started in 1890 to. Planning for the event is well underway here on the islands, hoping to provide a fantastic showcase of our ponies in their native homeland. 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. The shetland pony was one of the initial pony breeds to. Recognition of such breeds and books of record will be continued, however, only if the books of record involved are kept by the custodians thereof in a form which is reasonably current and the book otherwise meets the requirements of this part, in the opinion of the administrator. It was started in 1890 to maintain purity and encourage highquality animals.
Welcome to the shetland pony studbook society website. American shetland pony club includes small equine registries. 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. Check shetland pony studbook society in perth, shetland house, 22 york place on cylex and find.
We welcome news and photographs which you feel may be of interest. In 1888, the american shetland pony club was formed and now has two studbooks. Stud book maintained by shetland pony studbook society. One of the benefits of membership is reduced rates for registrations. 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 apsb was founded in 1931 and was the first society for the registration of ponies established in australia.
The american shetland pony club also registers ponies in the united states. Please check to see if your passport has been updated with your details. Established in 1931, the apsb is the oldest stud book society for ponies in australia, recording the pedigrees of ten pure pony breeds, shetland, australian, fell, hackney pony and horse, new forest, connemara, highland, dartmoor, welsh mountain and welsh sections b c d and the fjord horse. Shetland pony studbook, volume 11 shetland pony studbook society. Koorootang shetland stud has been breeding and showing successfully for over thirtyfive years. The pbsa are running a festival on the week leading up to the breed show. Shetland ponies grow very thick, soft winter coats. Summer is jet black and should really be called black beauty, she has great breeding and is registered with the shetland pony stud book society a posh pony. The shetland pony studbook society is the breed society for the traditional shetland throughout the world. Should you wish to view the site in another language, please scroll to the bottom of this page to make your selection. To access the programme click online stud book on top menu bar.
Through production of the stud book the society has regulated the breeding of ponies in such a way that shetland ponies around the world, excluding north america, are today still very similar to the. 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. Pentland shetland pony stud was established in 1952 by the late mrs betty myers who spent many years studying the. Its all about her very first shetland pony, billyboon and her daughter camilla, who really did ride to school on a shetland pony. Shetland pony breed information, history, videos, baby. Pentland shetland pony stud 143 photos pet breeder. Shetland pony trading is the only offical page connected to the shetland pony stud book society. The shetland pony stud book society was formed in 1890. Foals registered in 2006, therefore, have the prefix as. More recently in numerous studs in usa and most recently in many places in europe. Delting boating club caravan park hillswick road, brae, shetland. We are often asked about how shetland pony club started and billyboon, was our first shetland pony. Keith country show formely known as the central banffshire farmers club show the kerr challenge cup for best shetland pony regestered or eligible for entry in the breed society stud book and bred by exhibitor this trophy was donated in 1906 to the show by mr kerr and was originally for hackney ponies.
Subscriptions are due for renewal on 1st january each year. Shetland pony studbook apsb australian pony stud book. We are a miniature shetland pony stud, breeding quality miniature shetland foals with outstanding temperaments. The apsb society celebrates its 85th year in 2016 as the first stud book society for ponies in australia. Zennor shetland pony stud, trezelah park farm, penzance 2020. A chestnut colt foal, laguna red diamond, who later became a very versatile gelding. Ponies over this height cannot be registered, although in america the shetland pony club has. Payment can be made by post, telephone, bank transfer or through the online stud book. A breed registry, called the shetland pony stud book society, was formed in 1890 to encourage breeders to produce highquality animals.
Koorootang shetland pony stud, 262278 heinemann rd. The shetland pony studbook society was formed in 1890 with the aim of publishing a studbook which was the first for a native breed of pony in britain. 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. Shetland pony studbook society perth, shetland house, 22. Shetland pony studbook by shetland pony stud book society.
Find local shetland pony classified ads in wolverhampton. All registered with the shetland pony stud book society. Log on and select manage your herd, then select subscription renewal. Members have online access to the grassroots programme detailing shetland pony pedigrees, members and owners. The shetland pony studbook society formed in 1890 to register and keep track of the breed. The first president was the 6th marquis of londonderry whos father was the founder of the londonderry stud. In 1890, the shetland pony studbook 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. This left no programme in operation for selection of a stallion displaying good conformation and breed characteristics nor, perhaps more importantly, the rejection of one with bad.
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. Welcome to the shetland pony stud book society website. 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. In 1890 the shetland pony stud book society was formed and early volumes of the shetland pony stud book are dominated by londonderry ponies. The new zealand shetland pony breeders society inc. He was shown extensively in led, saddle and harness classes, competed at pony club, raced in steeple chases, and paraded at. Shetland studbook online studbook shetland pony studbook. The school trot is a beautifully illustrated childrens hardback bedtime story book, written by rosemary, founder of shetland pony club. The zennor stud was founded on the famous southley bloodlines in 1987.
Australian pony stud book society inc federal council. The limit of height established by the shetland pony studbook society is ten hands, two inches. Our first sale of shetland ponies under the auspices of the shetland pony stud book society in october was a huge success, drawing vendors and prospective. Zennor is now a stud of approximately 50 grey and chestnut top quality pedigree shetland ponies, bred for their temperament quality and true native characteristics. This site is best viewed with microsoft internet explorer 4. Ponies in section 5 j shall be allocated the suffix fp following the registration number. Breeds of animals and books of record listed in paragraphs a and b are hereby recognized. Shetland pony origin and characteristics karina brez jewelry. Shetland ponies registered with the spsbs cannot be taller than 42 inches 10. Also received forms for a voluntary veterinary examination as i want to get neo and warrior registered as stallions, this entails the vet coming to us and checking that they correct under the guide lines of the shetland pony stud book society, they also take a dna test and microchip the pony. Horse scout lists premium quality stallions at stud, with medical certificates and pedigree details, horse scout are sure to find you the perfect stallion by. The first recorded pony breeds to arrive in australia during the 1800s included.