Wishing all of our members, friends and highland pony enthusiasts worldwide a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thank you for all your support, enthusiasm and commitment to the Highland Pony and the Society throughout 2025.
Office Closure: The office will be closed for the holiday break until Monday, January 5th, 2026.
Note: The elves are still working on some of the registration applications received close to the November deadline – completed paperwork will be distributed shortly!
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sally Coutts at age 94.
Sally was a long-standing member and former president of the Highland Pony Society, as well as an accomplished panel judge. Working alongside her late husband, Captain Ben Coutts, she raised ponies under the Woodburn prefix.
Our sincere condolences go to her family and friends during this difficult time.
Funeral Service: Saturday, November 15th at 2:00 PM
Location: Muthill Parish Church, Scotland
All who wish to celebrate her life are welcome to attend.
The Highland Pony Society is organizing a professional development session for Panel and Probationer Judges.
Date: 26th October 2025
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Totleywells Equestrian Centre, Winchburgh, EH52 6QJ
Morning tea/coffee and a light lunch will be provided. Judges wishing to contribute homemade baking are most welcome! Please bring your own seating.
Register through our events portal at highlandps.lite.events/
Important: All Society panel judges must attend a Judges Study Day at least once every 5 years to maintain their credentials.
A reminder that applications for the Highland Pony Society Judges Scheme are now closing.
If you are interested in becoming a judge for the Highland Pony Society, please ensure your application is submitted before the deadline.
For more information about the judges scheme and application requirements, please contact the HPS office.
There is still time to get your entries in for the Youngstock Finals!
Scottish Final: Sunday, September 7th at CSHPC Show, Strathallan
South Final: Sunday, September 21st at HPEC Autumn Show, Selby
Mrs. Jean Ralston from Perthshire will judge both finals.
Participants must submit their qualification cards to the HPS office to register their entries in their chosen final division.