The overall aim of the presentation is to increase the awareness of the Welsh breeds and illustrate why they are the most popular of the Native breeds within the UK. The all important breed standards will be highlighted through photographs and there will also be the opportunity for anyone to look up pedigrees and have them printed to take away. There will be historical element leading through previous HOYS winners to this year s qualifiers. The theme for the stand will be Then and Now. Niki will be helped in the setup of the stand by Ceri Fell and Jackie Kirk who have done a huge amount of work prior to the show. WPCS is also going to HOYS importantly non-members over the five days of the show. Guardsman s superb movement, not only carried the vote of the judges but also a very enthusiastic ringside. Exhibition manager Niki Brewer and staff are looking forward to welcoming both members and most 24 A mum s dream 24 Fifty Years of Trying 25 A season to remember for Madison 25 It is never too late to learn 26 Can cobs do endurance? 27 Special birthday present 28 Area Association Reports 37 Lambay Resolutions returns home 37 Nothing better than a Welsh Cob 38 Overseas Association Reports Front cover photograph: David Oliver showing the home bred two year old section C colt, Rhoswen Guardsman to take the section C title and also the Cuddy ticket for the HOYS final. The show runs from Wednesday 8th October to Sunday 12th October at the NEC Birmingham. Contents 4 Committee Reports 5 Traditional Trotting Classes 6 Young Ambassador s Report Royal Welsh Young Handler WPCS Young Judges Competition 10 National Welsh Championship Show Report 15 Royal Welsh Show Report 16 Having fun and success with a gelding at Royal Welsh 19 Rosette at second attempt 20 Royal Welsh 2014 Driving 21 Dr Emrys Evans Award Cadfach Rhydian 23 Show Hunter Ponies Section B lead the way 23 NFU Mutual wins coveted Which? Award The Welsh Pony and Cob Society will have a stand in the main trade stand area in close proximity to the Caldene Arena. Please read carefully especially the closing dates and please note there are NO restrictions on the animals submitted for the Prize winners section.

With the WPCS News is all the information relating to the 2015 Journal. It is clearly understood that not all members have immediate access to internet however it is hoped this is a reducing number. However it should be noted that in certain circumstances it may be necessary to post information on the Society website. The Council are very conscious that the membership only receive two postal drops per annum and therefore it is important that this publication gives all the much needed information and is also easily accessed. Associations both at home and abroad were encouraged to send reports of their most recent activities and also members who had interesting tales to tell of their own ponies and cobs. It was therefore decided that the publication would be produced in house and without the need to attract commercial advertising.

It was also commented that the newsletter element was somewhat lost in all the advertising that surrounded it. Feedback received suggested that the colour presentation was well received however many noted that much of the content was old news which had been available from several outlets well in advance of the publication. 3 Welsh Pony And Cob Society News Welcome to the sixth edition of the Welsh Pony and Cob Society News It will be obvious to those familiar with previous issues that the format has changed.

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