The merkisayre shetland pony stud was then formed in 1994 when we started breeding. Animals are registered with the shetland pony studbook society, the. 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. This site is best viewed with microsoft internet explorer 4. Shetland studbook online studbook shetland pony studbook.
The stud is based at lower halstock farm near okehampton, devon on the edge of dartmoor with ground running up to 2000 feet. 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. We have had numerous wins in the show ring and weve won many championships at shows including the shetland pony breed. Find your shetland pony stud book society gifts here. Sharptor shetland pony stud standard shetland ponies. We aim to provide ponies fit for the purpose they have been purchased for and offer advice before and after the sale. Find your shetland pony studbook society gifts here. Shetland pony stud book society shetland house 22 york place, perth, ph2 8eh, scotland. Bd0234 sire wells reliancedam hools royal diva strocherie perfecta born 15042012. Gue shetland pony stud gue shetland pony stud welcome. Animals are registered with the shetland pony studbook society, the globally recognised register. The natural environment and grazing is ideally suited to the breeding and management of native ponies.
We are experienced breeders and have sold ponies to various countries including denmark, norway, sweden, czech republic, ireland and the uk. Use of our private facility at the ranch, with 6 ponies creating magical memories for your childs birthday. Scroll down for uk studs, breed society, uk groups, pony. We are affiliated to the shetland pony stud book society and all our ponies are registered with them. Prices are given for delivery within the uk and for delivery to europe. 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. 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 computer via the internet. The book lists all active members and registered at the time displaying the prefix and brands of the members. 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. The shetland pony studbook society keeps the pedigrees of all registered shetlands in the u. The shetland pony studbook society is the breed society for the traditional shetland throughout the world. To celebrate our 200th episode of shetland pony club tv we have an extended special version where we look at the origins of the shetland pony. Shetland performance is non profit making and is run under the auspice of the shetland pony stud book society.
To maintain unimpaired the purity of the registered shetland pony. An official shetland pony must comply with strict criteria. Shetland pony stud book society elaine ward, secretary 22 york place perth, ph2 8eh, uk tel. Ax3082s sire wells highlight iidam merkisayre poppy hools iron duke born 09052016height stud book no. We offer a full range of shetland pony stud book merchandise all available to order online. 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. At home, shetland ponies were used as workhorses cultivating the land and transporting peat from hills an essential addition to crofting families.
We offer a full range of shetland pony studbook merchandise all available to order online. Many back issues of stud books are available for purchase from the national. Shetland pony stud book society shetland house 22 york place perth ph2 8eh scotland. Should you wish to view the site in another language, please scroll to. Stud books are produced approximately every 2 years.
Black standard shetland pony stallions bred for showing, riding and stud duties. Because the stud book only accepted ponies less than 42 inches high, it assured breeders were not tempted to breed big welshlike childrens ponies. We proudly acknowledge our association with the shetland pony stud book. We welcome news and photographs which you feel may be of interest. Shetland pony studbook apsb australian pony stud book.
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. Foals sold are microchipped, wormed and have had their feet trimmed, and are halter broken before going to their new home. Includes all purebred animals and part welsh ponies registered during this period of time. For information on the the ridden and inhand performance scheme, please visit uk. Today, shetland ponies are used as childrens ponies. Should you wish to view the site in another language, please scroll to the bottom of this page to make your selection. We have based our stock on berry, brindister, gott and kerswell bloodlines concentrating on broken coloured and dun miniatures.
Ponies are measured from the withers to the ground, by measuring stick, and a level stance, preferably concrete, should be used. This page shows the ponies of carole and andy forteath as well as the ponies of janet laurenson. 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. A login number and password may be obtained from the society office. Welcome to the shetland pony stud book society website. Shetland pony studbook society elaine ward, secretary 22 york place perth, ph2 8eh, uk tel. Shetland ponies registered with the spsbs cannot be taller than 42 inches 10. The establishment of the shetland pony stud book society was a major factor in the continuing viability of the breed. 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. Shetland pony trading is the only offical page connected to the shetland pony studbook society. The breed standard for registered shetland ponies world wide is set by the uk shetland pony studbook society. It was started in 1890 to maintain purity and encourage highquality animals. We encourage projects which can improve the quality of shetlands ponies, and to promote them within the islands and worldwide.
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. We are a mediumsized stud based in warwickshire, aiming to produce quality ponies for ridden and driven performance, showing and fun. Shetland pony breed information, history, videos, baby. Foals are for sale each year and begin arriving in spring. In 1890, the shetland pony studbook society was formed. Shetland ponystud book society dundee city council. Shetland pony club, childrens horse riding, kids lessons. There is also a shetland pony grand national, where shetland ponies gallop around a course with their young jockeys. To access the programme click online stud book on top menu bar. Aintree national showing show shetland pony studbook society. Our show quality ponies are bred for type and temperament, in all colours including dun, piebald, skewbald, palomino and solid colour. The uk shetland pony studbook society sets the breed standard for registered shetland ponies worldwide. We breed miniature and standard ponies, from black to cremello, broken coloured, roans, duns and buckskins.
The shetland pony studbook society free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual. We encourage projects which can improve the quality of. Members have online access to the grassroots programme detailing shetland pony pedigrees, members and owners. This small stud was established on the island of unst, in the shetland islands in the 1800s. 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. By the end of the 19 th century, these equines spread throughout the united kingdom, as well as.
We hope you will find the site easy to access for all the information you need. There are several ponies registered in past uk shetland pony studbook society volumes that may have been mushroom. Kellas shetland pony stud ponies for sale on sales page. Welcome to the shetland pony studbook society website. Shetland performance shetland performance home page. The ladies hope and their shetland ponies now available from amazon or any bookshop, hardcover or soft. The shetland pony should provide a versatile hardy pony ideally suited as a childs saddle pony or a harness pony either single harness or up to six in hand using a recognised show class vehicle. 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 shetland pony stud book society was set up in 1890 to maintain purity and encourage highquality animals.
For information on the shetland grand national please visit. Pedeweb is an electronic stud book which gives you access to extended pedigrees, progeny lists and. The aim of the association is to improve communications amongst island breeders in shetland. 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. Today they are an iconic image of the uks most northern archipelago. Members have online access to the grassroots programme detailing shetland pony. Ponies measured from the withers to the ground, by a measuring stick, and a level stance, preferably concrete should be used. The studbook published each year is the complete record of all registrations and transfers of pedigree registered. The studbook has been closed since 1971 so no unregistered ponies can now be entered.
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