The Royal Northern Spring Show takes place on Wednesday 25th February 2026 at the Thainstone Centre, Inverurie.
This year’s Highland Pony judge is Mrs Sandra Yeaman. The show features HPS Youngstock Qualifier classes, and new for 2026, an HPS Junior Handler Qualifier.
Contact: Fiona Davidson, Secretary
Email: secretary@rnas.info
Phone: 07795 570359
Website: www.rnas.org
We look forward to seeing members and their ponies at this popular early-season show.
The Highland Pony Society Performance Awards Scheme is now open for the 2026 season. This popular programme is free to all HPS members and recognises the achievements of Highland ponies across a wide range of disciplines.
Whether your pony competes in showing, dressage, cross-country, driving, or any other activity, the Performance Awards scheme is a wonderful way to record and celebrate their versatility.
Points are awarded for placings at affiliated and unaffiliated events throughout the season. Certificates and rosettes are presented at the AGM.
To register for the scheme, please visit the Performance Awards page or contact the office.
The Highland Pony Society is looking for an enthusiastic Office Assistant to join our small team at Garbh Allt House, Crieff.
The role involves general administrative duties including handling membership enquiries, processing registrations, and assisting with the day-to-day running of the Society office.
Hours: Part-time, Tuesday to Thursday, 10am – 4pm
Location: Garbh Allt House, Perthshire
For more information and to apply, please contact the office on 01764 664 000 or email secretary@highlandponysociety.com.
Closing date: 28th February 2026.
We are pleased to announce the judges for the 2026 Highland Pony Society Breed Show, to be held on Sunday 12th July at Strathallan Castle, Auchterarder.
Entries will open in May via Entrymaster. The show schedule will also be published in May.
The show is open exclusively to Highland Pony Society members and offers a full range of classes including HPS Gold Medal presentations, HOYS qualifiers, NPS Scotland Finals qualifiers, and Youngstock qualifiers.
Please be advised that membership subscription rates have been updated for the 2026 season. The Council took the difficult decision to increase fees for the first time in several years to ensure the Society can continue to provide the level of service members expect.
The new rates, effective from 1st January 2026, are:
Renewals can be completed online through the website or by contacting the office. We thank all members for their continued support of the Highland Pony breed.
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.