Affiliated Clubs & Daughter Stud Books
The Highland Pony Society supports local clubs and international Daughter Stud Books that share our commitment to promoting and preserving the breed.
Benefits of Affiliation
Year Book inclusion
Affiliated clubs receive recognition in the annual HPS Year Book, distributed to all members.
Bronze Medal allocation
An HPS Bronze Medal for your club to present at your show or as part of your award scheme.
Bursary for training days
Financial support from the Society towards running breed-specific training days for your members.
HPS Support
Access to advice, resources, and promotional assistance from the Society office.
Criteria for Affiliation
Clubs seeking affiliation with the Highland Pony Society should meet the following criteria:
- A recognised committee and written constitution
- Regular activities (shows, training days, social events) focused on the Highland Pony breed
- A membership that includes current HPS members
- Commitment to the HPS breed standard and code of conduct
- Public liability insurance appropriate to the activities run
Clubs and groups
United Kingdom
Border Highlands
Scottish Borders · Scotland · Enthusiasts’ Club
Mounted and dismounted meetings with a performance focus — performance shows, cross-country, handy pony, hill pony, schooling, ride-outs and long-distance riding.
Central Scotland Highland Pony Club
Central Scotland · Scotland · Enthusiasts’ Club
Founded in 1989. Welcomes owners and enthusiasts to a range of events: shows, one-day events, training, stud visits, lunches and ride-outs.
Highland Pony Enthusiasts’ Club
Nationwide UK · United Kingdom · Enthusiasts’ Club
National club with regional groups organising shows, social rides, lectures and demonstrations.
North East of Scotland Highland Pony Enthusiasts’ Society
North East Scotland · Scotland · Enthusiasts’ Club
Activities include shows, instruction sessions, picnic rides, fun days, quiz nights, and the annual dinner dance with club trophy presentations.
Overseas
Highland Pony Enthusiasts Club of America (HPECA)
United States · Enthusiasts’ Club
Social club promoting the participation of Highland Ponies at organised equine events and registration with the main society.
IG Highland Pony “Der Clan” e.V.
Germany · Daughter Stud Book
Organises breed shows and stud visits, supports members with bureaucracy, papers and sales, and publishes the German Highland Pony News.
About Daughter Stud Books
A Daughter Stud Book is an overseas breeding register that works alongside the Highland Pony Society to maintain breed records in that country. Daughter Stud Books are marked above and operate under the agreed framework with the main HPS Stud Book — contact the office for registration and recognition details.
How to Apply for Affiliation
Please contact the Society office with details of your club, its constitution, committee, activities, and proposed affiliation benefits. The office will send you an application form and review your application at the next Council meeting.