Spring Despatch Update for Members
Unfortunately there have been a number of technical issues with the production of the Spring Despatch which have delayed getting it out to you. We apologise for its lateness and hope to have these issues resolved shortly and the Despatch off on its way to you.
2022 membership cards will be sent out with the Despatch, but if you are a showing member and need your card now to qualify for DPS Breed rosettes at shows, then please contact Lucie at PLS, email dalesponyservices@gmail.com and she will send the card out in the post to you.
Some really good news for mare owners who do not have their own stallion, and who would like to put their mare in foal. Thorpeley Rare Breeds Stud in Leicestershire are standing a Dales stallion again this year, Argill Jack the Lad owned by Mette Miller. This will be the only chance to use this stallion as Mette is returning to Denmark with her ponies later this year.
Mette is very kindly donating part of the stud fee to the Dales Pony Society who are supporting this initiative. Mares will be required to be tested for Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM), Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) and Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA) before arrival at the stud.