The Fell Pony Society
Calendar of Events

This list contains FPS meetings and FPS shows, mostly in the North of England. The list is not "trimmed" when events have gone by, because most FPS events recur annually at around the same date. Look out for them next year.

Many other events are organised throughout Britain by Fell Pony Society Area Support Groups. See the UK map of FPS Area Support Groups. Click on your area on the map to discover what is happening there.

Other shows and events not affiliated to the FPS are listed below.

Outside the United Kingdom, FPS Branches run activities for Fell pony owners. They are listed on the International Affiliates page.

More FPS dates and fuller details will be added as the year goes on.

FPS Shows, Events & Sales | Affiliated Classes / Shows | Other Fell Classes, M&M Classes & Rare Breed Sales

2017 – FPS Shows, Events and Sales

1 Jan – All FPS memberships due for renewal

1 Feb – FPS magazine deadline, Spring 2017

Sunday 5th February 2017, NE Support Group Sunday Lunch at Holiday Inn (formerly the Aston Hotel), Darlington DL1 3NL (Just off A1 at Junction 59). Details and application form.

1 April (Sat) – FPS AGM, Orton, Penrith, Cumbria

6 May (Sat) – Sandringham MESG Fell, Dales, Exmoor and Friends Show, at 10am. Sandringham Estate, West Newton gates PE31 6AZ.
jean1058@outlook.com

20 May – Stallion & Colt Show, Dalemain, Penrith.
Schedule [.doc] [PDF]
Entry Form [.doc] [PDF]

11 June – South Cumbria Show, Crooklands, Kendal
Schedule [.doc] [PDF]
Entry form [.doc] [PDF]

18 June – Derbyshire Fell & Dales Show, Barleyfields Equestrian Centre, Ash Lane, Etwall, Derbyshire DE65 6HT.
Schedule [PDF]
Entry Form [PDF]

6 August – Breed Show, Dalemain, Penrith.
Anyone interested in sponsoring the breed show, please get in touch by Monday 17 July to be included in the catalogue. For more info, please email Katherine on secretary@fellponysociety.org.uk or Rachael on fpsshowsecretary@hotmail.com
Late entries for the Breed Show up to Saturday 15 July, double fees! Entry form accepted by email and payment by bank transfer.
Schedule [.doc] [PDF]
Entry Form [.doc] [PDF]
Timetable [.xls] [PDF]
HOYS Qualifier Entry form [.docx] [PDF]

1 September – FPS Magazine deadline, Autumn 2017

10 September – Southern Show

17 September – Performance Trials, Linnel Wood, Hexham Schedule [docx] [pdf] Entry form [docx] [pdf]

28 October – Annual Show and Sale - NWA J36, Crooklands, Kendal, LA7 7FP. Entry forms available soon from NWA, tel: 015395 66200 or http://www.nwauctions.co.uk/ Please note that all foal registration papers for the sale are to be lodged with the Fell Pony Society by 15 September '17. Entries close 5 October '17.

12 November – NWSG Foal and Youngstock Show, Newton Rigg

Important—All these dates and venues are provisional.
Please check with the FPS Office for confirmation.

Many other FPS events, socials, and educational days are listed on the Area Support Groups' pages - see UK map to find your area.

FPS Events & Sales | Affiliated Classes / Shows | Other Events & Rare Breed Sales

Shows which hold FPS-Affiliated Fell Pony classes

25th March, 2017, Fell and Dales Warm-up Show, Newton Rigg E. Centre, CA11 0AH Schedule and entry form

14 May 2017, HIGHLAND, FELL AND DALES SCOTLAND SHOW at
Brechin Castle Equestrian Centre. Schedule. Entry form. Web site.

May 2017, Northumberland County Show, at Bywell near Stocksfield.

June 2017 - Cumbria Fell and Dales Show, Jenkinsons Field, Clifton Road Ends, Brougham, Penrith, Cumbria. Schedule Timetable

28 & 29 June Royal Norfolk Show, Norfolk Showground, New Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0TT. Schedule

Last Saturday in August - Dufton Show near Appleby, Cumbria. http://duftonshow.co.uk/

Second Thursday in September - Westmorland Show, Cumbria

Saturday 7th October - Rare Breeds of the Year Show Change of location, due to Houghton Hall closing down this month: ARENA UK,  Allington Lane, Allington, GRANTHAM, Lincolnshire, NG32 2EF. This is in fact a more central location for all the Breed Society members with the benefit of better facilities. The schedule will remain the same apart from the change of venue and a new entry form will include the updated stable booking arrangements or contact direct Arena UK - office@arenauk.com -  01476 591 569. ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 2017. Web Site www.rbys.org.uk Please note: Michael Goddard will not be the Fell judge at RBYS due to the change of venue to Arena UK. Penny Randell is now the new judge.

FPS Events & Sales | Affiliated Classes / Shows | Other Events & Rare Breed Sales

Other Fell classes; Mountain and Moorland Classes;
& Rare Breed Sales

Dates of British agricultural shows are listed on Stackyard (opens in new window).

April/May - Mundole Spring Show at Mundole Equestrian, Forres, Moray, IV36 2SG, have Olympia qualifiers for all Heritage breeds including an Individual class for Fells and Dales. Schedules can be accessed on ‘Notices’ on their website, www.mundoleequestrian.com

NPS Scotland Spring Show. Enter on line or download an entry form for the Spring Show from the NPS Scotland web site, www.npsscotland.co.uk

May - Northumberland County Show, at Bywell nr, Stocksfield.
http://www.northcountyshow.co.uk/

29 May 2017 Dorset RBST Show at Sherborne Castle Country Fair, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR hold a class for Highland, Fell, & Dales, any age or sex. Schedule of classes Entry form or contact Ruth Summerley, 4 Watercombe Lane, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2ED,
Tel 01935 428405,  by email from dorset.rarebreeds@yahoo.co.uk or by downloading from the website www.sherbornecountryfair.com

August - Peebles Show. Peebles Show usually has a good showing of Fell Ponies in its M & M classes, and there are other fun classes to participate in. www.peebles-show.co.uk, secretary@peebles-show.co.uk

August - Weardale Show. Classes for Fell Ponies http://www.weardale-show.co.uk/

September 2016 - Horseman's Sunday at Lytham Hall. Service of readings, hymns, prayers, poetry and the "sermon on the mount" with a blessing of each horse. Free entry. Commemorative rosette, and a competition for the silver Stirrup Cup for the best turned out horse.

October - Rare Breeds of the Year Show, Houghton Hall Equestrian Centre, New Manor Farm, Sawtry Way, Houghton, Cambs, PE28 2DY.

FPS Events & Sales | Affiliated Classes / Shows | Other Events & Rare Breed Sales