On this page you will find a range of information to help existing and prospective new pony owners, including information on the Stud Book, names and prefixes, stallion licensing and gelding.
Also make sure to check the other pages in this section for more detailed information for helping you with your Dartmoor ponies.
The Dartmoor Pony Society wishes to acknowledge the generosity of the Horse Race Betting Levy Board without whose support Grants and Premiums could not be given.
Online Stud Book
All fully paid up members can access the on line stud book Grassroots.
To access Grassroots follow this link Online Stud Book
Requirements for entry into Dartmoor Pony Society Stud Book
All progeny (usually foals) must be out of a Sire and Dam who are themselves registered in the Main Body of the Dartmoor Pony Society Stud Book. The Sire must be licensed and the Mare, ideally four years old or over at the time of foaling. The Society accepts progeny from mares covered at two years in exceptional circumstances. Any progeny not conforming to the current by-laws of the Dartmoor Pony Society will be entered into the X register.
If you are contemplating AI please consult the Society’s Bye-Laws, or contact the office for details, before proceeding so that you are complying to the Society’s rules.
The Mare must be owned or leased to the applicant wishing to register their foal. The foal’s prefix must be that of the stud where the foal is born. All applications must be received in the Office by 30th November of the year of foaling accompanied by the relevant service certificate or by a declaration if the breeder owns the stallion. Any late registration will be subject to significant penalties and DNA testing.
Late registration and DNA costs will be incurred by applications not received by 31st December of the year of birth.
Registration application forms are available from:
Mrs Christine Lovat
Registration Secretary
Hutton Grange Farm
Great Rollright
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SQ
Tel: 0191 4290 400
Names and Prefixes
- No name over 28 letters (Including prefix) may be used
- Prefixes must be owned by the breeder and extended for use with the Dartmoor Pony Society
The cost of registering a Prefix for your use is £100 (Non Members £200) and adding a name to an existing Prefix is £30 for Members and £60 Non Members.
To check if a Prefix is available check on the Central Prefix Register Site
For further details please contact:
Mrs Christine Lovat
passports@dartmoorponysociety.com
Hutton Grange Farm
Great Rollright
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SQ
Tel: 0191 4290 400
Stallion Licensing
Applications for licensing may be made, for rising two year-old and upwards, however colts may not be used to cover mares until they are at least two years old and licenced.
Cost of Stallion Licensing
- Members £125
- Non Members £250
Please Note: Applications must be made to the Dartmoor Pony Society and licensing and veterinary inspection must be undertaken and approval granted in writing prior to covering taking place.
Once the colt is licensed owners should use the the stallion number prefixed with “S” when entering shows (Please refer to the Male status page in the Passport).
Application forms available from:
Mrs Christine Lovat
Registration Secretary
passports@dartmoorponysociety.com
Hutton Grange Farm
Great Rollright
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SQ
Tel: 0191 4290 400
Gelding
Please note: Application for transfer from the colt/stallion register to the gelding register must be accompanied by confirmation of castration by the veterinary Surgeon or a copy of the invoice for the procedure.
The Dartmoor Pony Society makes no charge to transfer colts or stallions to the gelding section in the Stud Book. The Society would however appreciate a contribution towards the cost of postage.
Once the pony is gelded, owners should use the gelding number prefixed with “GD” when entering shows (Please refer to the Male status page in the Passport).
The Dartmoor Pony Society requires the Passport to be returned for amendment to:
Mrs Christine Lovat
Registration Secretary
Hutton Grange Farm
Great Rollright
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SQ
Tel: 0191 4290 400
Grants towards the cost of gelding are available to most members, please see the details on the application form below.