Inclusion in the show ring, maintaining native pony type and the marking system were key topics at the 2024 British Show Pony Society (BSPS) judges’ conference (3 February). More than 180 judges were at the event, at which Jane Cooper, managing director of Access and Inclusion UK, was invited to speak . Ms Cooper, whose […]
If you want to buy a mini show pony then this guide on what to look for, where to search and how lead reins and first riddens differ in type should help.
Valerie Clark, mother of showing producer Sam Darlington, and the “supreme champion mum”, has died aged 76 after a short illness. Val, as she was always known, grew up in Fulham, London, and worked as a secretary; her only connection to the equestrian world was her father’s horse and cart. She met Mick Clark when […]
It is hoped a new code of conduct will help provide “self-regulation” to the showing industry and set standards to aspire to. The Showing Council has created the “code of conduct, standards and values” for producers, designed to help members recognise “the standards that should be considered” when engaging a producer/trainer for the production of […]