The constitution therefore emphasises the welfare and responsibility aspects of horse ownership, showing and recreational pursuits. The Society's stance on breeding, responsible ownership and competitiveness have resulted in a significant number of quality animals being brought forward for judging in all disciplines, this is particularly noticeable in the breeding and youngstock classes and the performance ridden classes We do feel we have contributed to the significant reduction of the gypsy horse image of the coloured horse myth, Quality vanners, traditional and heavies abound and are encouraged and supported as worthy examples of their type. Quality animals from the Shetland to Shire types exist within the society as do the emerging Foreign and Continental breeds and types. In addition there is a small membership resident abroad. An Irish Branch was established during 1993 and is also thriving.
Membership is distributed throughout the UK and abroad.
The association offers adult. Either BSPA Blue Papers or other Society breeding verification is required. Again Blue Paper allocation will be required and the schedule will explicitly require the standard 3. Our national schedules have classes for both types. We would hope to do this in due course.