Entries are now open for the Midlands Area 11 Annual Photo Show

Please see the following link for further information

DPS Area 11 Photo Show – Dales Pony Society

Closing date October 27th

If you’re interested in becoming a DPS Panel Judge, our next Judges’ Assessment Day will take place on Sunday 29th September in Richmond.

Please see our Judges website page for more information and an application form.

Photo credit: Kevin Owens

2023 Volume 42 Stud Books are now available from the office at £12 each plus £3 UK tracked postage (additional cost for overseas). 

For anyone that missed out on 2022 Volume 41 we have a small number remaining. 

We also have a final box of Dales Pony Society past President, Iona FitzGerald’s fantastic book ‘Dales Ponies’ available for £12 each. 

Please email dalesponysociety@gmail.com to purchase copies.

The Dales Pony Society is delighted to announce that His Majesty The King will continue as Patron of the Society, following the review of his royal patronages after his ascension to the throne. The Society has been honoured with Royal Patronage since 2014 when His Majesty the King, then His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, became our Patron. 

Our Society aims to promote and encourage breeding of high-class Dales Ponies, maintaining the wonderful native pony breed. With Dales Ponies still classed as a priority breed for conservation purposes, the Society greatly values the support of His Majesty in helping to preserve the endangered breed for future generations. 

Janet James, Chairman of the Society said, “We are honoured that His Majesty the King will continue as Patron of the Dales Pony Society, our Council, Honorary Secretary and Members value his passion and promotion of our rare breed.”

His Majesty met Dales Ponies and Society Members as part of the Society’s centenary year celebrations in 2016. 

Annual Stallion Service Log to replace return of Stallion Service Books

The Stallion Service Log replaces Stallion Service Books, to save postage costs for both Stallion Owners and the Society. Print off and complete a Stallion Service Log for each stallion over the season and return to the Secretary via post or email by 30^th November each year.

Stallion Service Books will still be issued to stallions on licensing if they are to be used on outside mares and completed white slips should still be given to owners of outside mares when the mare is serviced. However, there is no need to use the white slips if your own stallion is servicing your own mares.

Further information can be found in the guidance on the back of the Stallion Service Log document, or don’t hesitate to be in touch with any questions on dalesponysociety@gmail.com. 

To download the new document click here

The schedule and entry form for the DPS Spring Stallion and Breed Show are now available. 

Entries close on Friday 12th April

Click here for schedule, entry form and further information

Stallion Licence application forms for 2024 are now available and can be found on our Colts and Stallions page.

Please be in touch with the Secretary if you’re looking to license a colt so forms and a DNA sample bag can be sent out to you. You must ensure that the colt has a clear FIS test ahead of applying. 

Colts can be licensed from two years old. Any stallion three years and over used for showing must be licensed. 

SPARKS mare sheets for the 2024 breeding season are available now!

Please contact dalesponysociety@gmail.com to request sheets for your mares or for more information (provide a list of registered names). 

Sheets are available for any mare 20 years or younger. Mares must be under your ownership or keepership with the Society. 

For those wanting more information on the SPARKS breeding tool, an article will be published in the upcoming Yearbook. Please ensure your membership is up to date so there is no delay in receiving your Yearbook once they’ve been printed. 

Many thanks to Andy Dell at Nottingham Trent University for once again providing the Society and its members with vital information to aid the conservation and survival of our much loved breed!

For your chance to qualify for the illustrious title of Dales Pony Society Ridden Pony of the Year, please see our list of qualifying shows and full information. 

The 2024 final will be held on 6th October at the NCPA Northern Spectacular Show, with prize money and sashes to the winner and reserve, kindly sponsored by Fourforest Dales and Penmire/Stanmar Stud.

Key show and event dates for 2024 have now been added to our event listings.

A list of Affiliated Shows is also available. 

More dates will be added as they’re confirmed.