Eriskay wild ponies are an ancient hardy hebridean rare breed with only about 400 worldwide. The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Contact details for eriskay pony purebred studbook society. Joining our original mares, from the late sheila smiths wellknown carrick stud, came texa, gamhna and eriskay. Modern eriskay ponies are the last surviving remnants of the original native ponies of the western isles of scotland. In 1971, the eriskay pony purebred studbook society, the first organization of its. The crossbreeding was used to produce larger ponies for draught work, and eriskays and other island ponies were crossed with horse breeds from mainland europe, including arabs and clydesdales. It was started in 1890 to maintain purity and encourage highquality animals. Lochoir pony stud currently has just over 60 ponies, although a handful are not eriskay s the rest are. They originated from the celtic type with no imported bloodlines.
I have included an edited version of sheilas own story below, which makes for. The studbook of comann each nan eilean the eriskay pony society is recognised worldwide as the mother studbook for the eriskay pony. The eriskay pony of scotland is extremely capable, willing to work, and makes a good riding animal, with the noted feature of moving more like a horse than and pony. The dales pony stud book was opened in 1916, with the formation of the dales pony improvement society, after the introduction of clydesdale blood threatened to affect the quality of the dales ponies. The four sections within the breed society for the welsh breeds are primarily distinguished by height, and also by variations in type. Eriskay this extremely rare pony from the western isle owes its existence to a group of people, comprising a priest, a doctor, a vet, a scientist and crofters, on eriskay who, in the early 1970s, made a concerted effort to save the original crofters pony, a smaller, lighterboned, less wellknown relation of the highland, which had dwindled to some 20 animals due to mechanisation and the. What a wonderful job, sheila has done in her contribution to a critically endangered species. Ukwide horse breed societies, official horse and pony societies for registration, passports, breeding advice and society contacts. Comann each nan eilean eriskay pony purebred studbook. Comann each nan eilean, founded in 1972, is the main organisation for the promotion and preservation of the eriskay pony breed, scotlands native horse. The eriskay pony is a breed of very rare ponies that developed in scotland. Many back issues of stud books are available for purchase from the national office or view the web site shop for further details. By 1899, there were over 100 stallions and 600 mares registered, almost half of which were native ponies.
Eriskay pony purebred studbook society comann each nan. Breeding on site via natural cover and ai with genetically paired ponies. Until the middle of the 19th century, eriskay ponies were found throughout the islands and used on small farms, undertaking everyday tasks such as bringing home peat and seaweed in baskets, pulling carts, harrowing fields and even taking the children to school. Carvings of ponies of similar proportions are depicted on pictish stones throughout the north and west of scotland. Find quality stallions at stud in every height, colour and breed, choose your next champion stallion at stud from top horse and become a top breeder, choose from the leasing stallions at stud throughout australia, choose your champion stallion. The eriskay ponypurebred studbook society comann each nan. Company limited by guarantee, registered in scotland no. The society maintains its own stud book and registers, and licenses all approved dales pony stallions.
The first recorded pony breeds to arrive in australia during the 1800s included purebred shetland. The welsh pony and cob is a group of four closelyrelated horse breeds including both pony and cob types, which originated in wales in the united kingdom. The eriskay ponypurebred studbook society comann each. During the 19th century numbers were much reduced through increased crossbreeding. The eriskay pony is the only surviving variety of hebridean pony and are found on the hebrides islands off the coast of scotland. Eriskay pony society council the eriskay pony society the. Its origins are ancient, certainly with celtic and norse connections. Horse scout lists premium quality stallions at stud, with medical certificates and pedigree details, horse scout are sure to find you the perfect stallion by. Home bred daughters, granddaughters and greatgranddaughters of the above mares are now breeding within the stud. Shetland pony showing in scotland shetland pony scotland. Stallion premiums were awarded first by the board of agriculture, and later by the war office, to ensure that stallions displaying the best of the breed characteristics were. Comann each nan eilean eriskay pony purebred studbook society. Now endangered, the breed today is being preserved by the comann each nan eilean.
Due to decreasing numbers of many of the northern pony breeds, in 1972 an association the eriskay horse society was formed to manage the eriskay pony line which was nearing extinction. This page is a list of horse and pony breeds, and also includes terms for types of horse that are not necessarily standardized breeds but are often labeled as breeds. I thought id share a few pictures i took of a small herd of eriskay ponies. The fell pony society wishes to state that it strongly disapproves of the use of comparisons with other breeds to describe, promote or advertise the fell. Covid 19 the spsbs office, 22 york place, perth is now open from today 21 april but with restricted staff following government social distancing instructions. The dominant colour pattern is that foals are born black or bay and turn grey as they age. We hope you will find the site easy to access for all the information you need. Eriskay ponies wildlife in isle of south uist, south uist.
The trail of painted ponies official site best online. The predominant colour is grey with the occasional black or bay no other colours normally occur but other whole colours are acceptable. Origins the eriskay pony, one of the last pure surviving native ponies of the western isles of scotland, may have been the protoptye of other ponies, such as those on faeroes and. The society changed its name in 1903 to polo pony and riding pony stud book, and again in 19 to the national pony society. This page allows access to the eriskay pony society online studbook access to the studbook is restricted to current eriskay pony society members. They were used by islanders who very much depended on them. It is generally grey in colour, and has a dense, waterproof coat that protects it in harsh weather. Ponies have other distinct traits that make them unique, they are not simply small horses. Eriskay pony breed information, history, videos, pictures. Established in 1931, the apsb is the oldest stud book society for ponies in australia, recording the pedigrees of ten pure pony breeds, shetland, australian, fell, hackney pony and horse, new forest, connemara, highland, dartmoor, welsh mountain and welsh sections b c d and the fjord horse. Mountain and moorland ponies form a group of several breeds of ponies and small horses native to the british isles. Gender name reg nr register color name sire x name dam sire.
The pony should have good presence and should show quality, character, alertness and good ground coverage. Geldings do not need to be presented for a visual inspection but must meet all other criteria. Shetland pony studbook, volume 4 shetland pony studbook. They were in fact used to transport the cargo of whisky, from the wreck of the s. Horse scout find premium stallions at stud available at. Comann each nan eilean the eriskay pony society holds the studbook of origin for the breed and hrh the prince of wales is the societys patron.
Dartmoor pony society826021 donkey breed society826022 eriskay pony purebred studbook society. Comann each nan eilean the eriskay pony society holds the studbook of origin for the breed and the prince of wales is the societys patron. Should you wish to view the site in another language, please scroll to the bottom of this page to make your selection. Gradually, more and more crossbreeding was initiated with the aim to develop a new strain of larger ponies that would be able to assist in field work, thus demoting the eriskay to a rare breed. Leabhar a haon 1972 1985 volume one leabhar a dha 1986 1995 volume two leabhar a tri 1996 2005 volume three. It is with deep regret that, due to the current covid19 restrictions, the spsbs. Welcome to the australian pony stud book society the apsb was founded in 1931 and was the first society for the registration of ponies established in australia. Sep 19, 20 eriskay ponies are the last surviving remnants of the original native ponies of the western isles of scotland. Members have online access to the grassroots programme detailing shetland pony pedigrees, members and owners. There are two breed registries for the eriskay pony. A login number and password may be obtained from the society office. Today, there are ten pure bred pony breeds plus four pony registers under the apsb umbrella. The eriskay pony purebred studbook society comann each nan eilean ltd free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. In dark coloured animals there should be a light coloured muzzle and a light coloured ring round the eye.
To obtain the password please contact us using the contact form, which can also be used to obtain your membership number if you do not know what it is. The feet should be well placed, standing square and true. To access the studbook you will need your eps membership number and a system generated password. Numbers of the eriskay pony became very low in the early 1970s with just 20 mares and a single stallion left. Later, the rbst rare breeds survival trust of england has also declared their status as critical. To access the programme click online stud book on top menu bar. Only the ponies willing to be trained and work hard, were retained, the others were culled. If this were to be the case the price would be reduced to. As far as the modern pedigree shetland pony goes it all started with the formation of the londonderry stud which was founded around 1850, and the formation of the shetland pony stud book society in 1890. This has given rise to forthright views about what a highland pony should look like, and also has resulted in a wide range of type and size in any native breed i. The book lists all active members and registered at the time displaying the prefix and brands of the members.
Breeds of livestock eriskay pony breeds of livestock. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. In 1971, the eriskay pony purebred studbook society, the first organization of its type, was formed in order to safeguard and preserve the eriskay breed. The society did not sectionalize the stud book, and breeders could breed freely from registered ponies to select the type for whatever use or market they were supplying. Eriskay ponies are the last surviving remnants of the original native ponies of the western isles of scotland. Actually, the pony is measured in inches rather than in hands. In 1893, the polo pony stud book was formed, encouraging the breeding of fine riding and polo ponies. The average height is 40 inches 101cm, but the best in terms of conformation are usually 12 inches 25 cm smaller. They live semiwild on the hebridean island of eriskay, just off the south coast of south uist. Horse scout lists premium quality stallions at stud, with medical certificates and pedigree details, horse scout are sure to find you the perfect stallion by continuing, you accept our use of cookies on this site.
The main section of the stud book is divided into three classes. The eriskay pony s original function no longer exists, so the society believes the survival and growth of the breed will not be achieved by preserving it as a curiosity. There is no charge for advertisements for ponies owned by current members of the society for nonmembers advertisements costs are as follows. The eriskay pony society is now recognised as a holder of the studbook of origin of the eriskay pony mother society and as a passport issuing organisation for. The eriskay pony purebred studbook society comann each nan eilean ltd free company check.
The shetland pony stud book society is the breed society for the traditional shetland throughout the world. They were crofters ponies, undertaking everyday tasks such as bringing home peat and seaweed and taking the children to school. We welcome news and photographs which you feel may be of interest. Breeds of livestock highland pony breeds of livestock. No other society can offer so many different pony breeds under the one registration. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Mar 19, 20 the eriskay pony is a breed of pony from scotland. Both welsh pure bred ponies and part bred ponies are equally sought after and so too with the eriskay pony. We have the uks largest bachelor herd of eriskay breeding stallions and colts. The primary studbook of origin for the breed is held by comann each nan eilean the eriskay pony society, whose goal it is to maintain the purity of the eriskay breed by using fullblooded eriskay stallions in their breeding programme to upgrade the breed. Ponies from other connemara pony studbooks will be entered in the class of the studbook whose criteria it meets.
It is generally grey in colour, and has a dense, waterproof coat that protects it. The eriskay ponypurebred studbook society comann each nan eilean ltds method of operation. More information on the breed can be found at the eriskay pony society and comann each nan eilean the eriskay purebred studbook. It runs a spring and a summer breed show, a performance show, a foal show, an annual points scheme, a midlands show, a southern show, an east anglian show, an annual pleasure ride and an annual driving rally. A fell pony is a fell pony, a strong, hardy, versatile, purebred english working pony, who should not be described as a mini version of any other breed. To access the studbook you will need your eps membership number and a. Apparently they are one of the rarest breeds in the world. The seller would like these ponies to be sold to one person, especially if heshe has no other ponies. The eriskay equine stud is a family run business that is striving towards using modern breeding techniques including artificial insemination and embryo. The ponies thrived in this habitat until the 19th century when cross breeding began to increase.
The feet should be well placed, standing square and true height. Eriskay pony by paperback book, 142 pages see other available editions description high quality content by wikipedia articles the eriskay pony is a breed of pony from scotland. Feb 08, 2016 the eriskay pony is the last survivor of the native ponies of the western isles of scotland. Helping to breed up the rarest breed of pony in the uk. Welcome to the shetland pony stud book society website. The eriskay pony is one of the last pure pony strains that survives on the hebrides isles in scotland and they are a very rare.
The stud is breeding welsh section a ponies and cobs with a focus on showing and pony dressage. Conmann each nan, eilean ltd826061 eriskay pony society ltd826024 exmoor pony society826025 farmkey826076 fell pony society826027 fjord horse national studbook association of great britain826028. As the welsh pony also faced near extinction historically and was brough back to become one of the finest breeds in the world, so too can the eriskay pony. What services the eriskay ponypurebred studbook society comann each nan eilean ltd provides. Decision 1232010 eriskay pony mother studbook society scottish. Shetland studbook online studbook shetland pony stud. Pedeweb is an electronic stud book which gives you access to extended pedigrees, progeny lists and.
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