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:
Judge: Andrew Baird, Perthshire
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 and 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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373 | Glen Mist of Coynach | o: Lynne McDonald | e: Lynne McDonald
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490 | Connachan Wallace | o: Clare Molyneux/Heather Mclennan | e: Heather Mclennan
815 | Munro of Javarke | o: Jane McCulloch | e: Jane McCulloch
502 | Balmoral Finella | o: Shona Halford | e: Shona Halford
454 | Orkneyinga Park | o: Jacquelyne Fullerton | e: Jacquelyne Fullerton
300 | Drumbrodie Callum | o: Shona Halford | e: Shona Halford
814 | Jura of Drumdewan | o: Marion Rogers | e: Marion Rogers
92 | Tower Valour | o: Joy Kendall | e: Joy Kendall
489 | Connachan Mario | o: Clare Molyneux/Heather Mclennan | e: Heather Mclennan
426 | Loandhu Lachlan | o: Alan and Carolyn Munro | e: Carolyn Munro
763 | Lurgan Isle of Muck | o: Sally Murray | e: Sally Murray
109 | Tormaukin Finnlaggan | o: Suzanne Potter | e: Suzanne Potter
488 | George of Meggernie | o: Victoria Headspeath | e: Jordan Headspeath
128 | Tormaukin Wilbur | o: Morven Campbell | e: Morven Campbell
389 | Sorne Endeavour | o: Victoria Headspeath | e: Jordan Headspeath
403 | Tormaukin Ghillie Dhu | o: Morven Campbell | e: Morven Campbell
101 | Kirtonian Loch Birnie | o: Liz Twite | e: Liz Twite
116 | Redleys Inverugie | o: Sarah McIntosh | e: Sarah McIntosh
656 | Brodie of Forglen | o: Mr G and Mrs A Towns | e: Brian McMahon
809 | Iris of Meggernie | o: B Malin | e: Ross Pirie
427 | Loandhu Tigerlily | o: Alan and Carolyn Munro | e: Carolyn Munro
360 | Fflur of Over Langshaw | o: Isabell Burgius| e: Isabell Burgius
397 | Kincardine Ziggy | o: Audrey Barron | e: Ella Dunn
611 | Orla of Glentruim | o: Joanna Jack | e: Joanna Jack
Champion: 656 | Brodie of Forglen | o: Mr G and Mrs A Towns | e: Brian McMahon
Reserve Champion : 374 | Golden Heather of Coynach | o: Lynne McDonald | e: Lynne McDonald
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CLASS 6: Ridden Clydesdale Championship
Judges: Peter Keron, Perthshire (Conformation)
Yvonne Pringle, Midlothian (Ride)
Open to pure bred Registered Clydesdales, or those eligible to register and qualified through Scone Palace qualifiers. Kindly sponsored by The Clydesdale Horse Society.
Kindly sponsored by The Clydesdale Horse Society. The winnder of this class will be awarded the Ridden Clydesdale Trophy
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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514 | Gersa Lady Emma 202009 | o: Michael Munro | e: Natalie Leslie
230 | Burgess Outon Miracle 18012 | o: Colleen Marshall | e: Barry and Colleen Marshall
563 | Bridgeview Fordelhill Marvel 25983 | o: Lorna Hume | e: Lorna Hume
330 | Old Greenlaw Benjamin M11036 | o: Blythe Duncan | e: Blythe Duncan
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2026 Qualifier Ridden Highland Pony:
Judges: Lizzie Briant MVO, Wiltshire (conformation)
Debbie Spears, Buckinghamshire (ride)
Class 7 National Pony Society Mountain & Moorland Ridden Highland Pony of the Year, stallions, mares and geldings, 4 years old and over
A Highland Pony Society Silver Medal will be awarded to the Champion Ridden Highland Pony. The Overall Ridden Champion will receive the Milroy Champagne Bucke
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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Judges: Victoria Fletcher, Stirlingshire (conformation)
Virginia Osborne-Antolovi, Angus (ride)
Class 8 Ridden Novice Highland Pony, 4yr old and over
Class 9 Ridden Open Highland Pony, 5yr old and over
First and second prize winners from both classes are eligible for the Ridden Championship. The Championship will commence immediately after Class 9.
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763 | Lurgan Isle of Muck | o: Sally Murray | e: Sally Murray
876 | Clayock First Lady | o: Niamh Green | e: Niamh Green
569 | Heald Town Lochnagar | o: Fraser Macdonald | e: Zoe Nicoll
581 | Freya of Alltnacailleach | o: Heather Gow | e: Kirstie Cownie
293 | Turnberry Glentrool | o: Lorraine Strachan | e: Melissa Rae
213 | Dunedin Mascot | o: Katie Common | e: Katie Common
902 | Strathmore Imperial Guard | o: Gillien Reid Durick | e: Carmen Durick
638 | Maxwell of Millfield | o: Fiona Bell | e: Sarah-Jayne Bowers
61 | Trailtrow Tianavaig | o: Gillian McMurray | e: Kirstin McMurray
247: West Lodge McNair | o: Robin Stewart | e: Robin Stewart
125 | Bowmore Isla Lady | o: Jacqueline Bonar | e: Mirren Hay
213 | Dunedin Mascot | o: Katie Common | e: Katie Common
648 | Trailtrow Teviot | o: Fiona Menzies | e: Fiona Menzies
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Featuring a variety of disciplines and world class riders, spectators can expect four thrilling days of world-class sporting action.
