The DPS Summer Breed Show & HOYS ridden Qualifier schedule can be downloaded here
Author Archive: Anna Pennell
Membership Fee update
Dales Pony Performance Points Awards
Huge Congratulations to all those who have entered the 2023 Performance Points awards.
The results can now be found 2023-Dales-Points-Results
The trophies and rosettes/prizes will be awarded at the 2023 AGM on Saturday 11th November at Barnard Castle, Co Durham
A full article on the Performance Points awards will be in the 2023 Yearbook.
Mr Andrew Horn
Mr Robert “Bob” Corner
2023-2024 Bursary scheme
Following the success of the 2022-2023 round of applications for the DPS Education and Training Bursaries we are delighted to open up applications for the 2023-2024 bursaries. These are open to any DPS member under the age of 30 and full details can be found on the application form attached and on the website. We welcome applications from both new candidates and also from those who were unsuccessful in 2022 as it really was a strong field of candidates. The aim of the bursary is offer financial assistance to access further training for two young Dales Pony Society members on registered Dales ponies up to the value of £250 each in the period from the 2023 AGM to the 2024 AGM.
The bursary may be used (for example) for :
A series of lessons with an instructor, in any discipline
Cross-discipline tuition (for example, a dressage rider who wishes to take lessons with an approved Trec instructor)
Attendance on a short, intensive training course with approved instructors.
Application window is now open and shuts on the 1st of September 2023. If you have any enquiries please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Anna Pennell on 07949 989976 a.pennell@yahoo.co.uk
The form can be found here – Bursary-Scheme-Application-Form-2023
DPS Spring Stallion Show – SUNDAY 7th May
The schedule for the DPS Spring Stallion Show held at Barnard Castle is now available and be be downloaded HERE
The Entry form can be downloaded here
Please note that paper copies of the schedule are no longer sent out unless specifically requested
We are looking for sponsors for the classes, a class costs £15 and all funds help to run the shows. Please do get in touch with the show secretary if you can help rajwaite@aol.com
Yearbook Mail-out
The 2022 Yearbook has arrived back in the office and we look forward to members receiving it alongside their 2023 membership cards in the upcoming few days. (25/02/2023)