Shetland Ponies, as the name suggests, originate in the Shetland Isles, where it is known that small horses have been kept since the Bronze Age. Full of character, they are strong and intelligent, and despite their small size were first used to pull carts and ploughs, and to carry heavy loads such as peat and coal.
During the Industrial Revolution, thousands of Shetlands were taken south to England to work as pit ponies - some were even exported to the USA for this purpose.
Nowadays they are more likely to be seen at shows or giving rides to small children, or performing ceremonial duties, for example as the mascot of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
You'll see plenty of Shetlands on display at the Alrewas Show; The breed is regulated by the Shetland Pony Stud Book Society and the Alrewas Show is a diary highlight for many Shetland owners.
Pat Green
10 St David’s Road
Clifton Campville
Nr Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 0BA
01827 373357
Please note that entering a class does not give free entry to the show. Exhibitors' passes are issued to gain entry to the ground before and after the show to deliver & collect entries
Click here to download a copy of the Combined Schedule for this year's Alrewas Show.
Standard Shetland Pony Section
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| 01 | STANDARD YEARLING Colt Filly or Gelding |
| 02 | STANDARD 2 & 3 YEARS . Any sex. Must not exceed 40” |
| 03 | STANDARD MARE OR GELDING 4years and over with or without Foal at foot. Foals to be 3 weeks old or over on show day. (See class 8) |
| 04 | STANDARDSTALLION |
Standard Shetland 1st & 2nd from classes 1-4
Champion to receive The Andrew Britland Trophy
Standard Shetland Pony Section
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| 05 | MINIATURE SHETLAND YEARLING . Colt ,Filly or Gelding |
| 06 | MINIATURE SHETLAND 2 &3 YEARS. Colt, Filly or Gelding |
| 07 | MINIATURE MARE OR GELDING 4 years and over with or without Foal at foot. Foals to be 3 weeks old or over on show day. (See class 8) |
| 08 | OPEN SHETLAND FOAL- Standard or Miniature. Any sex. Foals to be 3 weeks old or over on Show Day. Produce of Mare in class 3 or 7 |
| 09 | MINIATURE SHETLAND STALLION |
| 10 | OPEN COLOURED SHETLAND STANDARD OR MINIATURE. Any age or sex. Any colour other than black. |
Miniature Shetland Championship 1st & 2nd from classes 5-9
Champion to receive The Alrewas Miniature Shetland Trophy
Junior Championship 1st & 2nd from classes 1, 2, 5, 6 and 8
Judge- Mr R. James (Stafford)
Entry Fees £10.00 per class
Prize money 1st £12 2nd £8 3rd £6
Closing Date for entries - July 8th 2019
