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
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. The HPS supports a small number of Daughter Stud Books internationally.
Germany — Daughter Stud Book
The Highland Pony Society currently recognises one Daughter Stud Book, based in Germany. Full details of the contact, registration process, and how it interacts with the main HPS Stud Book are being compiled — please contact the office in the meantime.
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.