The Dales Pony Society are currently recruiting for an Honorary General Secretary, for further information please visit the link below!
Vaccination Policy
Our DPS vaccination policy for shows and events can be found in our Members’ Handbook click here
Equine Influenza vaccinations are a compulsory requirement for all horses/ponies attending the Summer Show.
The requirement for commencing a new primary course is as follows: the first 2 vaccinations 21 – 60 days apart, a third booster between 100-180 days, and an annual booster vaccination within 365 days. A primary course of 2 vaccinations/doses is acceptable. No horse/pony should enter competitions within 7 days of an EI vaccination. Foals should commence vaccinations at 6 months old.
DPS Summer Show including HOYS Qualifier
DPS Summer Show including HOYS Qualifier
Streatlam Farm, Barnard Castle, DL12 8RQ
Off the A688 Barnard Castle to Bishop Auckland Road
Saturday 1st August
Closing date for entries Wednesday 15th July
Online entries via Entrymaster click here
Further information and schedule – DPS Summer Show Including HOYS Qualifier – Dales Pony Society
DPS Area 1 Show
Entries to the DPS Area 1 Dales Classes at the Clydesdale Area 12 Show are now open!
Sunday 16th August at Darlington Farmers’ Auction Mart, Humbleton, Darlington, DL2 2XX
Entries close on Friday 7th August
The schedule, online entry link and postal entry form can be found here DPS Area 1 Classes at Clydesdale Area 12 Show – Dales Pony Society
DPS Photo Show
The schedule for the DPS Area 11 Photo Show is now live!
Entries close on 9th October
Spring Show Results
Results from the 2026 DPS Spring Stallion and Breed Show can be found at the link below:
2026 Performance Points Awards
2026 Performance Points Awards entry forms now available!
110 Year Anniversary Ball
Tickets for our Dales Pony Society 110 Year Anniversary Ball are now available!
Tickets can be booked via Entrymaster here https://dps.entrymaster.online/index.php?id=1&event=2#event2
Or please contact the Secretary on dalesponysociety@gmail.com
Please see our event listing for more information DPS 110 Year Anniversary Ball – Dales Pony Society
110 Year President’s Ride
To celebrate the 110th Anniversary of the Society we’re bringing back ‘The President’s Ride’, with kind thanks to Zana Jackson and Lynsey Swales.
Sunday 5th July at Craven Country Ride
For more information and booking details please see here The President’s Ride – Dales Pony Society
2026 Stud Visit
Our first Stud Visit of the year will be held at Nipna Stud on Saturday 27th June, kindly hosted by the Pennell family.
Booking information can be found here Nipna Stud Visit – Dales Pony Society