Stallion Licensing
All Highland Pony stallions aged 4 years and over competing at affiliated shows must be licensed with the Society. Licensing ensures breeding quality and maintains breed standards.
£200
Application Fee
£200
Appeal Fee
(Refundable if successful)
Basic Requirements
- Stallion must be aged 2 years or older
- Completed stallion licence application form
- Passport and registration certificate
- Four colour photographs (see requirements below)
- Microchip documentation
- Application fee payment
Breed Standard Requirements
Photograph Requirements
Four colour photographs must be submitted with your application:
Veterinary Examination
An independent veterinary surgeon—not from the owner's usual practice and qualified for at least two years—conducts the inspection. The owner covers veterinary costs.
The examination assesses:
Note: Parrot mouth (undershot or overshot jaw) automatically disqualifies a stallion from licensing.
DNA Testing
Hair samples undergo DNA profiling with parentage testing. The Society covers Weatherbys' fees; sample collection costs fall to the owner.
Timeline & Appeals
Processing Time
The licensing process typically takes over four weeks. Licences are issued once both the inspection and DNA results are complete.
Appeals
Owners may appeal a refusal within one month by paying an additional £200 fee. This fee is refundable if the appeal is successful.
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Questions About Licensing?
Contact the Society office for guidance on the licensing process or to discuss your stallion's eligibility.