The first stud book was published in 1891 and recorded details of 408 mares, many with foals, and 48 stallions. Headcollars shetland pony studbook society online store. Shetland pony stud book society rosette reserve junior champ. All of our stallions are dna typed with the university of kentucky and are foundation certified with the american shetland pony club. The website is created in 09121999, currently located in united states and is running on ip 40. Ponies are measured from the withers to the ground, by measuring stick, and a level stance, preferably concrete, should be used. Shetland studbook online studbook shetland pony stud. Breederowner directory american shetland pony club.
Varkies shetland stud is based in hampshire and produces shetlands of under 34. As a result, the shetland pony stud book society was established in 1890 to rectify this and to ensure that purity of the breed was retained. Log on and select manage your herd, then select subscription renewal. American shetland pony club aspc, american miniature horse registry amhr, american show pony registry aspr, nsppr and aspir plus programs and nationals shows with the purpose of promoting, preserving and perfecting small equine for generations. Pedeweb is an electronic stud book which gives you access to extended pedigrees, progeny lists and member details direct from the breed society to your own. Foals are for sale each year and begin arriving in spring. Aside from height, the american shetland has a very different look than the shetland pony from the isles. Shetland ponies may be any colour known in horses except spotted. Our show quality ponies are bred for type and temperament, in all colours including dun, piebald, skewbald, palomino and solid colour. It was started in 1890 to maintain purity and encourage highquality animals. Will be passported, microchipped and registered with the shetland pony stud book society. A good selection of quality miniature shetland pony tack at competitive rates.
Volume one also recorded the bloodlines of those shetlands imported from scotland in the decades prior to the establishment of the apsb in 1931. The shetland pony studbook society of the united kingdom was started in 1890 to maintain purity and encourage highquality animals. We are situated in lower henlade, nr taunton in the lovely vale of somerset and run approx 70 ponies of most colours, and sizes. A family run shetland pony stud breeding standard and minature shetland ponies on unst, shetland. Members have online access to the grassroots programme detailing shetland pony pedigrees, members and owners. Click on the individual breeder name to view more information about our professional shetland pony and miniature horse breeders. Payment can be made by post, telephone, bank transfer or through the online stud book. We welcome news and photographs which you feel may be of interest. They are the smallest of the pony breeds found in britain no taller than 42 inches but. Shetland performance is non profit making and is run under the auspice of the shetland pony stud book society. Then she was put in foal and along came more shetlands for showingbreeding and stepley stud became every part of our life. Gue shetland pony stud gue shetland pony stud welcome. This small stud was established on the island of unst, in the shetland islands in the 1800s.
Should you wish to view the site in another language, please scroll to. The uk shetland pony stud book does not allow any registered stock that are taller than 11 hands. The uk shetland pony stud book society sets the breed standard for registered shetland ponies worldwide. Find your shetland pony studbook society gifts here. Previous sales were run by the shetland pony stud book society, but this.
We offer a full range of shetland pony studbook merchandise all available to order online. Shetland ponies with irvine burgess northlink ferries. Ap mccoy trains shetland pony grand national contenders. We offer a full range of shetland pony stud book merchandise all available to order online. American shetland pony club includes small equine registries. Breeding solid coloured ponies mainly black, bay and chestnut. The shetland pony owners and breeders of queensland is a club for the owners, breeders and enthusiast of the. These ponies originated from the shetland isles in scotland.
It was started in the 1870s by the ladies estella and dorothea hope who kept and bred ponies at their familys estate hopetoun house in scotland. Creditdebit card, postal order, cash or by cheque, payable to s. Explore 53 listings for registered shetland ponies for sale at best prices. Shetland pony owners and breeders of queensland home.
When the first shetland pony was unloaded from the train the owner was. This page shows the ponies of carole and andy forteath as well as the ponies of janet laurenson. The export of ponies had greatly reduced the number and quality of stallions in shetland, threatening future breeding patterns. A firstclass danish shetland pony stallion named vivaldi and his progeny were. We are spread over three sites,one in hertfordshire, lilian and roy coates and two in devon, castlands farm, isabel and john fanson and nymet rowland, chris bundy and liz white. Click on a state, canada, or international below to view the breeders listed. Shetland performance shetland performance home page. In 1992 the society gained official recognition as the studbook of origin for the breed of shetland ponies throughout the world.
But the main problem is the uk economy equines are a luxury. The success of this is shown by the fact that the studbook is in the same format today. Biesen, the belgian shetland pony stud book society has. Frequently asked questions shetland pony studbook society. Unique hof, grassmeres lil american idol, and clrs adonis hof are also registered with the american miniature horse registry. Shetland house, 22 york place, perth ph2 8eh scotland. The shetland pony was one of the initial pony breeds to have its own section within the societys stud book when the first volume was printed in 1936. There are several ponies registered in past uk shetland pony stud book society volumes that may have been mushroom. Wcf bobcat melody aspc, congress champion, hall of fame, and sweepstakes champion producer. Ap mccoy trains shetland pony grand national contenders horse. Comferts best dressed man hof, aspc over classic gelding. I became a director of the shetland pony stud book society, the governing body for. Shetland studbook online studbook shetland pony studbook. We hope you will find the site easy to access for all the information you need.
Explore 43 listings for miniature shetland ponies for sale at best prices. To access the programme click online stud book on top menu bar. Find your shetland pony stud book society gifts here. Shetland pony trading is the only offical page connected to the shetland pony stud book society. He picked the book shetland pony as his favorite in 2017. Dna testing works by comparing samples so we need to know who the sire and dam are. Ten fascinating facts about shetland ponies northlink ferries. My great grandfather had entries in the first stud book of 1891 and, as a result, many of my ponies can be traced back to the first stud books. The shetland pony stud book society of the united kingdom was started in. Plumtree miniature shetland pony stud, based in doncaster, south yorkshire, has over 30 years experience. The shetland pony stud book society is the breed society for the traditional shetland throughout the world.
Fully registered black miniature shetland stallion. Pedeweb is an electronic stud book which gives you access to extended pedigrees, progeny lists and. Subscriptions are due for renewal on 1st january each year. There is evidence in the old shetland pony stud book society stud books to show that it has been in the breed since the society began to record pedigrees of shetland ponies in 1890. Welcome to the shetland pony stud book society website. The shetland pony stud book society hold a national breed show every year, but this year is extra special as the show returns home, to shetland. Can you tell who the sire and dam are if i give you a hair sample. Shetland pony stud book society shetland house 22 york place perth ph2 8eh scotland. We mainly breed up to height standard shetlands but do run a herd of miniatures also. A login number and password may be obtained from the society office. The shetland pony should provide a versatile hardy pony ideally suited as a childs saddle pony or a harness pony either single harness or up to six in hand using a recognised show class vehicle. One of the benefits of membership is reduced rates for registrations. Hools shetland pony stud is a leading shetland pony stud, located in orkney scotland. Will be passported, microchipped, and registered with the shetland pony stud book society.