The show is run by a small committee of which several members are involved with the Dartmoor Pony Moorland Scheme, with secretarial support from the Duchy of Cornwall.  The Duchy has long been involved in working with the Dartmoor Pony Society and local farming community to help ensure a future for the Dartmoor pony and to encourage owners to ‘breed up’ from moorland-bred non-pedigree ponies, to add to the pedigree gene pool.  The initiative that structures this is the Dartmoor Pony Moorland Scheme.

Dartmoors are especially good family ponies and as well as ‘show’ classes, both in-hand (led) and ridden, the Moorland Show is very much aimed at families and children, with lead rein classes for children 3 years plus and young handler classes for youngsters aged 5-14 years.

The Show is for pedigree ponies registered with the Dartmoor Pony Society (DPS) and for those listed on the DPS Supplementary Register (SR).

The Family Dog Show has 10 classes including Best Youngster (18 months and under), Best Pedigree, Best Crossbreed, Most Handsome Dog and Prettiest Bitch. First prize winners will compete for the Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show.  Rosettes 1^st – 6^th place.  Entries on the field from 10.30 am and judging starts at 11 am.  Entry is £1.00 per class.

Pony class entry fees before 23 August (closing date) are just £4, rising to £8 on the day. Schedules from Anne Kelly, Duchy of Cornwall Office, Princetown, tel:  01822 890205.

Visitor admission is free, the show field is easy to find and will be well marked as you approach Princetown from any direction.  Refreshments will be supplied by Philippa Whitley and there will be a Raffle too! Further information from Sue Martin on 01822 880223.