HPS Breed Show 2025

The Highland Pony Society Breed Show is the premier annual event for Highland Pony exhibitors. Join us for a day of competition, camaraderie, and celebration of this magnificent native breed.

Event Details

Date

Sunday, 13th July 2025

Venue

Strathallan Castle, Auchterarder

Eligibility

Open to all members of The Highland Pony Society. All ponies must be registered with the HPS. Stallions aged 4 years and over must hold a valid HPS licence.

How to Enter

Entries for the HPS Breed Show are made online via Entrymaster.

Online Entry System

Enter via the official HPS Entrymaster portal

Enter Now

2025 Judges

In Hand

Anne Mitchell

Ridden

Hamish Cameron & Kirstin McMurray

WHP

Gillian McMurray

Working Harness

Richard Fraser

Driving

Joanne Dobson

Dressage

Heather Stirrat

Young Handlers/Stud Group

Catriona Lackie

Qualifications & Awards

The HPS Breed Show offers qualification opportunities for prestigious national championships and awards:

HOYS NPS/Baileys Horse Feeds Ridden Highland of the Year

Qualify for Horse of the Year Show

HOYS Price Family In Hand Championship

Semi-final qualification

NPS Scotland Finals

Qualification for National Pony Society Scotland Finals

HPS Gold Medal Awards

Highland Pony Society Gold Medal classes

Veteran Horse Society Golden Ticket Awards

VHS Golden Ticket qualification

Show Classes

The Breed Show features a wide range of classes including In Hand, Ridden, Working Hunter Pony, Working Harness, Driving, Dressage, and Young Handlers. Full class schedules and times will be available closer to the event via the entry system.

Prepare for the Show

Review the official HPS showing guidelines to ensure your pony and turnout meet the required standards.

View Showing Guidelines

Questions?

For enquiries about the Breed Show, entries, or class schedules, please contact the HPS office.