About UK Ponies & Horses Ltd
The Society for Everyone!
UK Ponies & Horses was founded in its current form in 2020. We are a limited company with a Board of Directors consisting of 7 experienced and knowledgable horse men and women (more about them below) who dedicate their time and energy to providing you a society to be proud of.
UKPH holds the membership rights to the RIHS M&M Young Rider & Amateur qualifying classes. Head over to the Memberships tab to explore membership options and also the other benefits you get from your membership.
PLEASE NOTE: In order for your Membership and Judges Applications to be accepted and confirmed both the form AND payment has to have been received by the office.
Payment is to be made online via our Shop, the forms are available in Downloads.
Our History
The history of UKPH is rich, with deep roots reaching right back to 1950.
In 1950 a society was formed by Glenda Spooner, a lady who bred riding ponies and owned the much loved stallion of the time, Ardencaple. The society was branded Ponies of Britain providing a show at Ascot in the Spring and then come 1960 an additional 2 day show at Peterborough.
In the late 1980's Joan Lee-Smith took over the society and rebranded it the infamous Ponies Association (UK). In 2003, Joan passed the batten to her daughter Davina Whiteman who was the Chairman of P(UK) until 2017. Davina was formidable, the society going from strength to strength with shows being held regularly throughout the UK. The P(UK) Summer Championships held at The East of England Showground were the highlight of many peoples summer, the classes were held over 4 days in 10 rings with Evening Performances every night, providing fun, friendships and entertainment for all.
