South West Pony Association

Breeds Eligible for the SWPA ‘Rare Breeds’ classes

(as defined as “Critical” or “Endangered” by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust)

see http://www.rbst.org.uk/watch-list/main

Horses / Ponies

Category Breed/s

1. Critical              Cleveland Bay horse; Eriskay pony; Suffolk horse (eligible)

2. Endangered       Dales pony; Exmoor pony; Hackney horse and pony (eligible)

3. Vulnerable Clydesdale horse; Dartmoor pony; Welsh Mountain (section A) (not eligible)

4. At Risk Fell pony; Highland pony; Shire horse (not eligible)

5. Minority n/a

6. Other Native New Forest pony; Shetland pony; Welsh pony & cob (not eligible)

Breeds