Native Breed Show
On Thursday of the event, Scone Palace International Horse Trials will hold showing classes for two of Scotland’s native breeds - the Highland Pony and the Clydesdale.
There will be in-hand and ridden classes for Highland Ponies and two ridden classes for Clydesdales - the Scone Palace Ridden Clydesdale Final, for which qualifiers are being held throughout Scotland and Ireland.
The Highland Pony is one of the native pony breeds of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. It has adapted over many centuries to the variable and often severe climatic and environmental conditions of Scotland. The ponies’ winter coats consist of a layer of strong, “badger-like” hair over a soft, dense undercoat, enabling them to live out in all weathers.
The magnificent Clydesdale is among the tallest of horse breeds, standing16-18hh on average, weighing around 1,600lbs with enormous hooves. The Clydesdale was developed in Scotland during the late 18th and early 19th centuries in what is now known as the Lanarkshire district, through which the River Clyde flows. Used as working horses in agriculture and industry, the breed came near to extinction as machinery began to replace the use of heavy horses. Today they are used for both riding and driving, and frequently serve as drum horses in parades.
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Highland Pony In Hand - Classes 1-5
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Scone Palace Ridden Clydesdale Championship
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Ridden Highland Pony Classes & Championship
Thu 27th
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8:30AM
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Class 1 Colt, Filly or Gelding – Yearling
Class 2 Filly or Gelding – 2 and 3 years old
Class 3 Stallion or Colt, 2 years old and over
Class 4 Gelding, 4 years old and over
Class 5 Mare, 4 years old and over
First & Second Prize winners from all classes are eligible for the In-Hand
Championship. The Championship will commence immediately after Class 5.
Among Scotland’s three native pony breeds, the Highland Pony stands out as a symbol of the country’s rural heritage. Known for their strength, endurance, and kind nature, these ponies were once essential working animals – used for hill stalking, forestry tasks, and farm duties.
The Whitefield Perpetual Trophy, kindly presented by the Baird Family will be awarded to the In-Hand Highland Pony Champion. A Highland Pony Society Silver Medal will be awarded to the Champion In-Hand Highland Pony
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Thu 27th
Not Before
11:30AM
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CLASS 7 Ridden Clydesdale
Kindly sponsored by The Clydesdale Horse Society.
Clydesdales are a breed of draft horse known for their large size, strength, and distinctive appearance. Clydesdale showing acts as a showcase for the remarkable versatility, strength, and elegance of the breed across a wide spectrum of disciplines. At the heart of these events lies a strong focus on conformation, where horses are judged on how closely they adhere to breed standards – highlighting traits such as bone structure, feathering, movement, and overall presence.
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Thu 27th
Not Before
13:00PM
Intro
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Class 7 Ridden Highland Pony
Class 8 Ridden Novice Highland Pony, 4yr old and over
Class 9 Ridden Open Highland Pony, 5yr old and over
First & Second Prize winners from both classes are eligible for the Ridden Championship. The Championship will commence immediately after Class 10.
A Highland Pony Society Silver Medal will be awarded to the Champion Ridden Highland Pony.
Among Scotland’s three native pony breeds, the Highland Pony stands out as a symbol of the country’s rural heritage. Known for their strength, endurance, and kind nature, these ponies were once essential working animals – used for hill stalking, forestry tasks, and farm duties
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Clydesdale Qualifying Events
| Show date | Show Name | Show website |
| 29-Aug | Aberdeen Clydesdale Show (2025) | www.aberdeenclydesdaleshow.com |
| 18-Apr | Kilmaurs Show | www.kilmaursshow.co.uk |
| 04-May | Puddledub Spring Show | https://puddledub.entrymaster.online/index |
| 09-May | Kilmalcolm Agric Show | www.kilmacolmshow.org |
| 09-May | Ayr County Show | www.ayrcountyshow.co.uk |
| 23-May | Fife Show | www.fifeshow.com |
| 24-May | Crathes Charity Show | www.facebook.com/CrathesCharityShow/ |
| 30-May | *Drymen Show - new* | www.drymenshow.com |
| 30-May | Lesmahagow | www.lesmahagowfarmerssociety.co.uk |
| 06-Jun | Ballmoney Show | www.ballymoneyshow.org |
| 07-Jun | Angus Show | www.theangusshow.com |
| 06-Jun | Central & West Fife Agricultural Show | www.westfifeshow.com |
| 27-Jun | Kilbarchan Agric Show | www.kilbarchanshow.co.uk |
| 04-Jul | Fettercairn Show | www.fettercairn-show.co.uk |
| 04-Jul | Caithness Pony Club Open Show | branches.pcuk.org/Caithness |
| 04-Jul | Doune & Dunblane | www.douneanddunblaneshow.co.uk |
| 11-Jul | Dalkeith Show | www.dalkeithshow.com |
| 18-Jul | *New Deer Show - new* | www.newdeershow.org |
| 25-Jul | Braco Show | www.bracoshow.co.uk |
| 26-Jul | Border Union Show | www.borderunion.co.uk |
| 25-Jul | East Kilbride Farm Show | www.ekshow.co.uk |
| 01-Aug | Perth Show | www.perthshow.co.uk |
| 03-Aug | Turriff Show | www.turriffshow.org |
| 09-Aug | Kinross Show | www.kinross-show.co.uk |
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