'This is his seventh year here'; stalwart Welsh pony stands supreme at Olympia
The 2017 BSPS mountain & moorland supreme champion has been crowned
Native breeds
Fly The Last Flute and Sandra Burton, winners of the Mountain & Moorland Ridden Championship at Olympia 2013
The native, or Mountain and Moorland (M&M) breeds of Great Britain form a group of several breeds of ponies. Many of these are derived from semi-feral ponies kept on moorland or heathland, and some of them still live in this way.
M&M’s are one of the most popular mounts of choice today and the respective classes are usually the biggest on the show field.
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A dolly, a mobility scooter — and other unusual secrets for keeping tiny ponies fit
When a tiny rider’s legs barely skirt the saddle flaps or a bigger rider is stuck at school, keeping pint-sized ponies in peak condition can be a challenge
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33 Exmoor ponies proving that they can turn their hoof to anything (including racing...)
When we asked you to send us photos of your Exmoor ponies this week, we were inundated with examples of your hardy natives proving that there are no limits to their talents — whether that's driving, showing or showjumping
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7 reasons the sight of an Exmoor pony makes us melt (however naughty they are)
Hurrah for Exmoor ponies! Hairy, loyal, strong, versatile... And on the cover of this week's issue of Horse & Hound magazine. Here's why we're (just slightly) in love...
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17 reasons to be glad you own a native
Be wealthier, healthier, happier and smug, all because you own a native pony or horse
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Watch trainer cross Scotland with unbroken Highland ponies on BBC One
Emma Massingale and ponies Hector and Hewie made huge progress as they travelled along the 61-mile route
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Take a look at the 12 ponies crowned best of their breeds at Olympia
Uphill James Fox was crowned the Blue Chip BSPS Heritage native champion at Olympia yesterday, but another 11 ponies also took home prizes after being crowned the best of their breed
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‘He loves a mud bath’: Welsh stallion makes history in Olympia’s BSPS Heritage championship
A Welsh section A took the Blue Chip BSPS Heritage champion title at Olympia, the London International Horse Show, this afternoon
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‘Don’t cover too much — and no bling’: Sarah Parker’s secrets to winning on a native pony
In the last of a three-part series, prolific rider Sarah Parker shares her tips on how to make Connemaras sparkle in the show ring
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Wildlife trust raises £10,000 in a week to buy Exmoor ponies
Twelve Exmoor ponies will be making the trip from Devon to Durham to help with a conservation grazing scheme
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HOYS adds M&M large breed class for juniors
More junior riders on registered mountain and moorland ponies will now have a HOYS championship final to aim for
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Late pony change for Olympia BSPS Heritage championships — plus the 40 finalists
One of the ponies qualified for the Blue Chip British Show Pony Society Heritage M&M championships at Olympia will not be allowed to compete
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‘Straightness and good manners’: Olympia conformation judges explain their perfect native pony
Conformation judges Stephen Howard and D Price Jones explain what they want to be presented with during the Blue Chip British Show Pony Society (BSPS) Heritage mountain and moorland championship at Olympia
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‘A mannerly show will catch my eye’: what do native judges want to see at Olympia?
Standing out from a strong field at Olympia’s Blue Chip British Show Pony Society (BSPS) Heritage mountain and moorland championship is a tough task. Which judges will be making the big decisions this year and what will they be thinking?
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Sarah Parker: how to make your native show ring ready
Are you confident that you’re turning out your native pony correctly for the show ring? Prolific natives producer Sarah Parker kicks off a new series to explain how to get your horse or pony ring ready
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15 outstanding natives that turned heads at the BSPS Heritage championships
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6 Connemaras we won't forget in a hurry
Charismatic, amenable, talented and tough — Connemaras are more popular than ever. Take a look at six of the best from history that we won't forget
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11 victorious native ponies you need to see in the show ring
Here are a selection of natives who recently got the nod from the judges in the show ring
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Which native breed makes the best first pony?
Many of us have fond — or fairly hair-raising — memories of learning to ride on a native pony. Reminiscing on your horsey childhood can sometimes feel like flicking through a book of breeds. We're certainly not short of choice — but which native would you back as the perfect first pony?
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8 magnificent natives that recently won in the show ring
Far from their origins of carrying heavy loads over long distances or bringing game in from the hills, here are eight beautiful natives who caught the judge’s eye in the show ring
