Be sure to join us at the following events, all of our shows are ‘open shows’, however if you are not already a member of the group you can download a membership form and take advantage of the benefits listed below.

These are the advantages of being a member of the Wessex Shetland Pony Group:

1. Join a group of enthusiastic pony owners and breeders
2. Regular newsletters throughout the year
3. Four group shows a year which are  all affiliated to the Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society
4. A trophy for the winner of each class at the main summer show
5. Group Christmas Lunch
6. Show Awards to celebrate your success in the ring at group shows
7. Cheaper entry fees for the group shows
8. Promotion of young handler and ridden classes at the group shows
9. Special Wessex Shetland Pony Group rosettes presented at affiliated shows for the highest placed group member in the class on presentation of a current membership card.
   

Early Spring Show - Sunday March 20th 2011
The Kingfisher Equestrian Centre, Kingfisher Farm, Lovington, Castle Cary, Somerset
BA7 7PS.
Indoor Arena

Early Summer Show - Sunday June 12th 2011
The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Town & Country Fayre
Turnpike Showground, Motcombe, Nr Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9PL

Main Summer Show - Sunday August  21st 2011
Wincanton Race Course, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8BJ

Autumn Show - Sunday  October 30th 2011
The Kingston Maurward  College Equestrian Centre, Dorchester, Dorset,
DT2 8PY
Indoor arena

Christmas Lunch & Awards presentation - Sunday November 27th 2011
The Holbrook House Country Hotel & Spa, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8BS

Wessex Shetland Pony Affiliated Shows – 2011
These are the shows where members will find the presentation of the Wessex Shetland Pony Group rosettes for the highest placed group member in the class – so good luck.

North Somerset Show – Monday 2nd May
Crealy Show – Sunday 8th May
Devon County Show – Saturday 21st May
Royal Bath & West Show – Friday 3rd June (Standard ponies) Saturday 4th June (Miniature ponies)    
Chard Show – Sunday 10th July
New Forest Show – Wednesday 27th July
Honiton Agricultural Show – Thursday 4th August
Mid Somerset Show – Sunday 14th August
Dunster Agricultural Show – Friday 19th August
Melplash Show (Bridport) – Thursday 25th August
Dorset County Show (Dorchester) – Sunday 4th September