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No matter how long your ‘to-do’ list, if you are into your showing one of the most important jobs is society memberships renewal. Here’s what you need to know...
Ponies UK
The showing society ceased trading as Ponies Association (UK), following a High Court claim brought by its former chairman and her partner, but will continue under a new name.
Prior to being transferred to the new company UK Horses & Ponies Ltd on 31 May, Ponies Association (UK) — known as P(UK) — was one of the main showing societies.
The society offered their winter classic and summer supreme championships as well as support to classes at both the Royal International and Horse of the Year Show.
P(UK) was founded by Joan Lee-Smith in 1988. Her daughter Davina Whiteman was a driving force behind the growth of the society.
The popular Lee-Smith home-produced classes were held at the P(UK) championships for many years.
Read the latest news on UK Horses & Ponies Ltd here:
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‘I was super shocked and excited’: 8 riders awarded wild-card tickets to the Royal International
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End of the road for Ponies (UK) owing to legal wrangle *H&H Plus*
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12 things to consider if you’re completely new to showing...
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12 novice show horses to look out for this season
Which future stars will become the ones to beat this term?
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Chairman of popular showing society steps down; summer championships future unclear
It will be the first time since 1953 that the summer championship show will not be held
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Dismay as Ponies (UK) championship entries fall
The summer championships saw a drop in entries from 2,500 in 2014 to 800 this year
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Successful show hunter pony collapses and dies at BSPS winter championships
The prolific-winning 153cm contender became unwell while competing and is believed to have suffered a heart attack
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Were you snapped at Ponies (UK) winter classic? [PICTURES]
Find out if you were snapped by te Horse & Hound photographer at this year's Ponies (UK) winter classic
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Bad weather causes chaos at equestrian events
Weather conditions seriously disrupted equestrian events this weekend, with cancellations at British Eventing venues and a near-miss at Bury Farm
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Ponies (UK) president to sky dive at 80
While admitting she hates heights, Pat Campbell believes it will be 'character building'
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Ponies (UK) founder Joan Lee-Smith dies aged 99
Ponies (UK) founder Joan Lee-Smith has died at the age of 99. Update: memorial service details now available
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Ponies (UK) winter and summer championships to change venue
Ponies (UK) is moving its winter championships (9-10 March) to Bury Farm, Bucks and its summer championships (9-11 August) to Stoneleigh
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Ponies UK to select a grassroots rider to go to HOYS
Grassroots riders who have not competed at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) before could now have the chance to ride at the NEC
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Ponies (UK) row resolved after outcry from members
Ponies (UK) has been forced to reconsider membership dates following an outcry from members
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New opportunities to compete at P(UK) Championships
Two new opportunities to compete at the Ponies (UK) Summer Championships (10-13 August) have been announced
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Joan Lee-Smith receives showing lifetime achievement award
The inaugural Showing World Personality of the Year awards, organised by the Showing Council, were held in Birmingham last night
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Ponies (UK) showing championships to amalgamate for 2011
Plans to reunite the Ponies (UK) Northern and Southern Winter Championships have divided opinion in the showing world
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Jenny Pitman is new president of Ponies Association (UK)
Former racehorse trainer Jenny Pitman is the new president of showing association Ponies (UK)
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Ponies (UK) Summer Championships results, 13-16 August
