Shetland pony society of north america dedicated to breeding of the traditional standard shetland pony. The american shetland pony club also registers ponies in the united states. Native ponies existed in wales before 1600 bc, and a welshtype cob was known as early as the middle ages. The shetland pony is the smallest of the british native ponies, which has maintained its small size in its native shetland islands for more than 2,000 years. 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. Shetland ponies registered with the spsbs cannot be taller than 42 inches 10. 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. Check here and on our website for news and updates about our traditional. Shetland pony as brexit issue between uk and european union. This site is best viewed with microsoft internet explorer 4. The shetland pony stud book society was formed in 1890 to maintain unimpaired the purity of shetland ponies and to promote the breeding of these ponies. In 1957 the shetland islands premium stallion scheme was formed and this helped further improve the breeding stock. The shetland pony is a scottish breed of pony originating in the shetland isles in the north of.
Our familyfriendly competition program promotes good sportsmanship, but. Shetland pony studbook society american shetland pony club equus ferus caballus. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. Later in 2014 the american miniature horses joined the farm and more recently in 2017 we accepted delivery of our miniature. Shetland ponies with irvine burgess northlink ferries. The shetland pony studbook society free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual. Shetland pony stud book society website members articles. The shetland pony stud book society was founded in 1890 to promote the breeding of shetland ponies and publish the first ever studbook, or register, for a native breed of pony in britain. The shetland pony was one of the initial pony breeds to. We offer a full range of shetland pony studbook merchandise all available to order online. It was started in 1890 to maintain purity and encourage highquality animals.
A login number and password may be obtained from the society office. Horse scout lists premium quality stallions at stud, with medical certificates and pedigree details, horse scout are sure to find you the perfect stallion. The society maintains its own stud book and registers, and licenses all approved dales pony stallions. Established in 1931, it is the oldest stud book society for ponies in australia, recording the pedigrees of ten pure pony breeds, shetland, australian, hackney pony and hackney horse, fell, new forest, connemara, highland, dartmoor, welsh mountain and welsh sections b c. Shetland pony stud book society how is shetland pony. The shetland pony stud book society pages with history of the breed. Welcome to the shetland pony of north america page. In 1991, the society became a private limited company thereby fulfilling the requirements of the ministry of agriculture, food and fisheries maff for recognition as. Home about us section b welsh pony the general description of ponies in section a of the stud book is applicable to those in section b, but more particularly the section b pony shall be described as a riding pony, with quality, riding action, adequate bone and substance, hardiness. Shetland pony studbook by shetland pony stud book society. Volume 16 and more from shetland pony stud book society.
The first stud book was published in 1891 and recorded details of 408 mares, many with foals, and 48 stallions. The shetland pony classes are affiliated to the shetland pony stud book society and all ponies entered must be registered with the shetland pony stud book society. We encourage projects which can improve the quality of shetlands ponies, and to promote them within the islands and worldwide. As part of the scheme, many mainland breeders sent their finest stallions to the islands. We welcome news and photographs which you feel may be of interest. Shetland pony breed information, history, videos, baby. A copy of the shetland handbook, available online to members, contains the history, breed standard, information on wool characteristics, colors and genetics, etc. 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 american shetland sheepdog association assa is the akc parent club for the breed. 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 first shetland pony stud book society of the united kingdom was published in 1891 and included 457 ponies. We encourage projects which can improve the quality of shetlands ponies, and. Ponies over this height cannot be registered, although in america the shetland pony club has. The shetland pony stud book society of the united kingdom was started in 1890 and this helped to maintain the purity of the breed.
Many mine owners were interested in preserving the shetland breed, so they formed a stud book. I became a director of the shetland pony stud book society, the governing. The american shetland club stud book, volume 11 american shetland pony club on. The shetland pony, the pintsized equines with lineage dating back to the. Should you wish to view the site in another language, please scroll to. 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.
Shetland pony studbook society shetland house 22 york place perth ph2 8eh scotland. The apsb society celebrates its 85th year in 2016 as the first stud book society for ponies in australia. Welcome to the shetland pony studbook society website. At home, shetland ponies were used as workhorses cultivating the land and transporting peat from hills an essential addition to crofting families. 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. In 1901, the first stud book for the welsh breeds was established in the united kingdom, and in 1907 another registry was established in the united states. Members have online access to the grassroots programme detailing shetland pony pedigrees, members and owners. Several farsighted people, many from shetland started it, because, due to the demand from male ponies for the coal mines in the 1850s, the number of good stallions being retained in. The limit of height established by the shetland pony studbook society is ten hands, two inches. It accepted only ponies less than 42 inches high, which encouraged breeders not to breed bigger welsh like ponies. 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 studbook society is the breed society for the traditional shetland throughout the world. They were influenced by the arabian horse, and possibly also by the thoroughbred and the hackney horse. The annual breed show is the highlight of the shetland pony studbook society calendar. To access the programme click online stud book on top menu bar. While they were there they met with baileys owner tore and his neighbour, fellow shetland pony breeder bjorn roar larsen of the bergli stud. Find your shetland pony studbook society gifts here. Both tore and bjorn were showing their ponies in the show, one of which was. Collytown shetland stud, breeders of miniature and standard shetland ponies. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Shetland studbook online studbook shetland pony studbook. If you should find any problem or difficulty please do let us know and we will do our best to assist. From the youngest sibling on a leadline pony to dad on a welsh cob, the welsh breed offers something for everyone.
Recognition by the british registries as nassa was founded in 1991 based on the 1927 shetland breed standard of the shetland flock book society. Pedeweb is an electronic stud book which gives you access to extended pedigrees, progeny lists and. Shop amongst our popular books, including 88, the shetland pony studbook, vol. Horse scout find premium stallions at stud available at.
Shetland is host to the shetland pony stud book society breed show in 2019. Irvine burgess tells us about how pony breeders like him maintain the purity and. Buy shetland pony stud book society books at indigo. Pony charity backed by duchess of cornwall dumps auction. Shetland pony studbook apsb australian pony stud book. The clubs first specialty was held in 1933, and while much has changed, assa remains committed to protecting and advancing the interests of the breed. By continuing, you accept our use of cookies on this site.
Shetland pony stud book society how is shetland pony stud book society abbreviated. American shetland pony club includes small equine registries. By the end of the 19 th century, these equines spread throughout the united kingdom, as well as. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Welsh ponies and cobs are extremely versatile and compete at all levels of equine sports. The shetland pony studbook society formed in 1890 to register and keep track of the breed. We hope you will find the site easy to access for all the information you need.
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