Established in 1982, North East Scotland Highland Pony Enthusiasts Society (NESHPES) was formed when a group of Highland breeders developed the idea of bringing like minded people together to share their enthusiasm for the Highland pony and its part breds.

From that day on NESHPES has prided itself in encouraging people from all disciplines and interests – from large breeders to one pony owners – to enjoy a range of activities regardless of ability or background.

As a club we seek to provide a network of friendship and fun through our various events and aim to promote the versatility of our popular native breed throughout the area.

The club area covers from the River Spey to the River Esk, however we warmly welcome interested people from outwith the area.

Photos on this page, courtesy Animal Snapper Photography.
Equine information evening
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Chapel Room at St Andrews Church in Inverurie
7 for 7.30pm start
 
Panel evening with open question and answer session covering all areas of care and development of the horse or pony.
 
Deborah Atkinson of Chomping at the Bit equine dentistry is a qualified Equine Dental Technician and a popular face on the competition circuit. She will give an insight into the confirmation of the mouth, problems which we can all spot and hands on demonstrations with equine skulls.
 
Farrier Donald Nicol, AWCF, is 'a well keint' face in the equine world offering everything from basic hoof care to specialist and remedial shoeing solutions. Donald also shares his knowledge far outwith the North-east venturing to developing countries to educate people in the care of the hoof, both shod and unshod.
 
David Miskelly MVB, MRCVS, a senior vet at Woodside Veterinary Group, Torphins, will be sharing his thoughts and experiences on the many ailments and situations we may experience when owning a horse or pony. David has many years of experience with both equine and large and small animal practice. 
 
Unique chance to learn from the experts, ask questions and no doubt enjoy a story or two!!
 
Snacks and refreshments will be available on the night.
 
Members £8/ non members £10 - friends and family more than welcome so PLEASE spread the word!
 
We MUST have numbers by 11 MAY to allow us to provide sufficient catering etc. If there is not sufficient interest prior to the evening the event MAY be CANCELLED.
 
Please phone, text or email Susie on 07803 939 110 or sr.shepherd@btopenworld.com
 
Highland Pony Society Stock Judging Competiton
NESHPES hopes to again present two teams of members for the competition which takes place on Friday 22 June at the Royal Highland Show, Ingliston, Edinburgh.
If there is enough interest we will host a team day prior to the event to run through the format and allow the teams to work together ahead of the event.
 
Please contact Sally Smith on 01346 517 481 by Friday 18 May if you are interested in finding out more.

 

To contact the club please email info@neshpes.co.uk