The 2018 Heritage Exmoor Pony FestivalCalendar of Events
List of Services
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18 Sept - Celebrating Exmoor Ponies Exhibition
The Celebrating Exmoor Ponies Exhibition runs from 18 September 2018 until 30 October at Toucan Wholefoods Cafe, 3 The Parade, Minehead, TA24 5NL. This year, the Celebrating Exmoor Ponies Exhibition presents dramatic photo-art, photography, paintings, silk-screen and felt-art featuring the iconic Exmoor Ponies of Exmoor National Park. The Exhibitors are:
GEOFF BAYLIS - gbphotosandframing.co.uk
MARTIN BUSCHMANN - www.my-reisefotografie.de
SUE HOWES
REBECCA DE MENDONCA (Royal Society of Equestrian Artists) - www.rebeccademendonca.co.uk
GLYNIS MILLS (Royal Society of Equestrian Artists) - https://equestrianartists.co.uk/index.php/artists-galleries/glynis-mills/
JAMIE & LISA WATERS - www.shelduckphotography.co.uk
DAWN WESTCOTT - www.WildPonyWhispering.co.uk
Some of the exhibits and accompanying prints will be for sale, with some of the sales benefitting the Exmoor Pony Project.
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Exmoor Pony Showing Classes on Exmoor
If you're visiting Exmoor this summer you can see Exmoor pony showing classes at the following horse shows in Exmoor National Park:
Cutcombe Show - 17 June 2018
Bilbrook Horse Show - 1 July 2018
Holnicote Horse Show - Sun 22 July 2018
Facebook: Holnicote Show
Porlock Horse Show - 29 July 2018
www.porlockhorseshow.org.uk
Exford Horse Show - 8 Aug 2018
Dunster Country Fair - 25 July 2018
MEPBG Show at Brendon Show - 12 Aug 18
Dunster Show - 17 August 2018
If you would like to add your show to this list please let us know.
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25 Aug - Exmoor Pony WorkshopList Item 3
Connecting with Exmoor Ponies - Afternoon Workshop 2pm-5pm.
Exmoor ponies have evolved living wild and free on the moors of Exmoor and as a result, are strong, intelligent and independent thinking. They can teach us a lot about how ponies think and learn - and what they want. In this afternoon workshop, we’ll explore some of the body language we use to connect, communicate and build trust and understanding with the ponies; how they like to live in herds; and what kind of care and management keeps them happy and healthy. An opportunity to discover more about this fascinating ancient native pony breed - and ourselves. This is a tutorial/demo workshop so no pony handling is necessary. Suitable for both pony owners and animal lovers generally.
(Dawn Westcott is co-founder of the Exmoor Pony Project, author of the Wild Pony Whispering books, and twice world champion in International Horse Agility with wild-born Exmoor stallion Bear.)
Format: Talk, practical demo, discussion.
Clothing: There are covered and outside areas. Please wear sturdy footwear and practical clothing - this is a working farm.
Facilities: Parking and toilet available on site.
Refreshments: Tea, coffee and biscuits.
Cost: £60 per person - places are limited and must be booked in advance please.
Location: Holt Ball Farm, Exmoor National Park.
How to book: Please email dawnwestcott@hotmail.com.
Other info: We are located on the National Trust Holnicote Estate, where there are various lovely tearooms if you’d like to enjoy lunch before the workshop. The adjacent beautiful moorland offers the opportunity for scenic walks and you may even spot a free-living Exmoor pony or two! There is plenty of local accommodation - B&B’s, camping & caravans, pubs and hotels. Minehead and Porlock are both only around 6 miles away.
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22 Aug - Guided Wildlife Walk on Dunkery Commons
Wednesday 22nd August - Join local photographer Jamie Waters for a guided wildlife walk on the Dunkery Commons.
A 2 to 3 mile walk as level as we can get on Exmoor !! Learn a little more about Exmoor's diverse wildlife. Red Deer, Exmoor ponies, moorland birds and more
Meet 10am at Brockwell, Wootton Courtenay.
Sturdy footwear recommended.
Cost £5 per person
Contact Jamie Waters shelduck54@yahoo.com
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19 Aug - National Trust Foreland Herd Walk
Please join National Trust Ranger Josey Field for a 2 hour walk around the stunning Foreland Point. During the walk, Josey will talk about the National Trust's management of the area; farming for nature and the integral role played by Exmoor Ponies. The heather should be in full bloom, so don't forget to bring your camera.
The terrain can be steep so please bring sturdy walking boots, wear appropriate clothing, and water.
Meeting Place: Barna Barrow Car Park (EX35 6NE)
Time: 11am
Date: Sunday 19th August
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15 Aug - Wildlife Photography Workshop
An informal workshop to help you improve your wildlife photography with photographer Jamie Waters.
Meeting at Webbers Post we will hopefully see and photograph Exmoor ponies, red deer and moorland birds.
Duration 3 to 4 hours
We recommend at least a 400mm lens or bridge camera equivalent
Cost £15 per person
Contact Jamie Waters shelduck54@yahoo.com
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12 Aug - MEPBG Exmoor Pony Show at Brendon ShowList Item 2
The MEPBG Exmoor Pony Show at Brendon Show takes place on Sunday 12 August 2018. This year there will be SWPA qualifiers for M&M and Exmoor ponies and watch this space for our exciting plans to give more profile to our wonderful Native ponies! Secretary Mrs Maria Floyd mariafloyd@gmail.com. Tel 01598 741201.
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6 Aug - Tippbarlake Pony GatheringList Item 1
Watch the Floyd family's magnificent Tippbarlake Herd 387 ponies - the largest herd of Exmoor ponies in the world - being gathered in from the enormous expanse of Brendon Common to the home farm at Brendon Barton. Opportunities to spectate or ride. Please contact Mrs Maria Floyd - mariafloyd@gmail.com and telephone 01598 741201.
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4 Aug Molland Moor Walk & Talk
Join the Molland Estate’s Christina Williams for a special one hour guided walk on Molland Moor to see and hear about the long-standing herd of Exmoor ponies and the moor they live on.
Molland Moor in Exmoor National Park is owned by the Throckmorton family (Molland Estate). The Dart family has farmed here for many generations and Molland Moor is home to the Moorland Herd 99 Exmoor ponies. One of their most famous ponies is the legendary moorbred stallion, Moorland Kingfisher.
With refreshments. Meeting 10am at White Post on Molland Moor. Grid ref: SS809282. Telephone 01769 550325.
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1 Aug - Wild Pony Whispering Walk & Talk
Join us on Wednesday 1 August for a special woodland and moorland walk on the Dunkery Commons with some of the Exmoor pony characters from Wild Pony Whispering! Starting here at Holt Ball Farm, we’ll head out onto the moor and up to Webber’s Post, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views across to Cloutsham Ball and the Horner River Valley - close to where orphan foal Monsieur Chapeau was rescued. No pony handling or experience necessary - you can simply come along for the walk, led by author and Exmoor Pony Project co-founder, Dawn Westcott, who will talk about the Exmoor ponies and their real-life stories en route. We’ll be accompanied by one or two Exmoor ponies!
Duration: Around 3 hours and you’ll need appropriate footwear and all-weather gear (sunscreen and a waterproof as we can never tell what the Exmoor weather will do!).
Bring along a packed lunch/drinks if you want to and we can take a rest at Webber’s Post before heading back on a circular route.
Meet: 11am on Wed 1 August, at Holt Ball Farm, Luccombe, Minehead, Somerset TA24 8SZ.
Cost: This is a fundraising walk for the Exmoor Pony Project so donations to the project are welcome. We’d suggest a minimum of £5 please.
Author signed copies of Wild Pony Whispering, Wild Stallion Whispering and Wild Herd Whispering will be available if anyone would like to purchase books.
Suitable for: The terrain is varied and hilly at times so you’ll need to be relatively fit.
Parking: On site at Holt Ball Farm.
To Book: Please email dawnwestcott@hotmail.com to let us know you’re coming. Or telephone 01643 862466.
Other info: We are located on the National Trust Holnicote Estate, where there are various lovely tearooms if you’d like to enjoy tea after the walk. There is plenty of local accommodation - B&B’s, camping & caravans, pubs and hotels. Minehead and Porlock are both only around 6 miles away.
This is a fund raising walk for the Exmoor Pony Project.
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22 July - Holnicote Show
HOLNICOTE SHOW on Sunday 22 July 2018.
By Kind permission of Mr. & Mrs. R. Williams & The National Trust. On the A39 between Minehead & Porlock; TA24 8TJ
Starts. 9.30am Prompt.
Exmoor pony classes, including MEPBG sponsord All Exmoor Ponies class - and M&M championship.
Horse & Pony Show, Gymkhana, Show Jumping,** Dressage Classes ** Fun Pony Classes. Family & Fun Dog Show, Parade of Hounds.Hot & Cold refreshments, Licensed Bar & Trade Stands.
South West Pony Association 2018 Championship Show Qualifiers
All registrations, qualifications and entries can now be processed online at:
www.showingscene.com
Hon Secretary: Mrs. Lizzie Milton
Huntsham Cottage, Wootton Courtenay, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 8QZ
Email:mineheadharriers@yahoo.co.uk
