The prestigious NPS Scotland Finals will be held at Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 22 August. These comprise a variety of classes for Mountain and Moorland ponies: Novice Ridden, Junior Ridden, Open Ridden, Working Hunter Pony, Silver Medals finals for Ridden and In-Hand ponies, In-Hand, Lead Rein and First Ridden.
Qualifiers are held at a number of shows throughout the season the length and breadth of Scotland and Scone Palace International Horse Trials “tickets” are coveted and keenly contested by NPS Scotland members.
Further information on these finals and details of NPS Scotland qualifying rounds can be found on the NPS Scotland website.
Friday 22nd
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Classes 1-5
Only open to qualified novice ponies, 4 years old and over.
Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit. Ridden stallions MUST display a stallion bridle marker available from the NPS office or from any other society. Whiskers are not to be trimmed for any breed.
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Only open to qualified ponies, 4 years of age and over.
Ponies may be shown in any suitable bridle subject to rules 2.6.j, k & l NPS 2025 Rule Book page 9.
Whiskers are not to be trimmed for any breed.
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(incorporating the NPS/Cooper Family M&M Junior Ridden National Championship 2026)
To be shown in any suitable bridle subject to rules 2.6.j, k & l detailed on page 9 2025 NPS Rule Book
Whiskers are not to be trimmed for any breed.
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Only winners of Ridden Silver Medal Rosettes throughout the season may
Only winners of Ridden Silver Medal Rosettes throughout the season may compete. Ridden stallions MUST display a stallion bridle marker.
Not Before
(Incorporating the NPS/ABSORBINE M&M In Hand Summer Championship 2026)
In Hand stallions (2 years old and over) must be adequately bitted and are advised to display a stallion bridle marker.
Whiskers are not to be trimmed for any breed.
Not Before
Only open to qualified ponies, 4 years of age and over.
The prestigious NPS Scotland Finals comprise a variety of classes for Mountain and Moorland ponies: Novice Ridden, Junior Ridden, Open Ridden, Working Hunter Pony, Silver Medals finals for Ridden and In-Hand ponies, In-Hand, Lead Rein and First Ridden.
Entries are now closed
Native pony breed show
Native pony breed show
Native pony breed show
Native pony breed show
Limited stabling will be available onsite. Competitors will only be able to book a stable for the night before or after the day they compete. There will be the opportunity when booking stables to request additional nights. If there is space these will be allocated once entries close.
Featuring a variety of disciplines and world class riders, spectators can expect four thrilling days of world-class sporting action.