Young People's Section
The Young People are the future of the Society. We recognise that the children and young people involved with the Society will be the next generation of breeders, exhibitors, members and trustees.
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The Society offers a number of schemes and educational initiatives to children and young people, whether they are already heavily involved in the world of Welsh Ponies, Cobs and Part-Breds, or are complete novices to the Society.
Young Ambassador 2025/2026
Mrs Shannon Foley-Reed
Young Ambassador Mentor from Council
Mrs. J. V. Parry
Young Ambassador Elect 2025/2026
Mr Scott Woolley
Young Ambassador Mentor from Council
Mrs. J. V. Parry
Role of the Young Ambassador.
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The WPCS Young Ambassador acts as an ambassador for the Welsh Breeds and the Society, to promote its charitable aims and encourage participation of children and young people. Additionally, the Young ambassador represents existing young members through the U.K., and overseas, providing them with a voice and a link between the Associations, Trustees and Society.
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Being appointed WPCS Young Ambassador is an honour that provides a rewarding and exciting role as well as providing an excellent opportunity for personal educational development.
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Candidates must be aged between 18 and 25 years old. The closing date for receipt of applications for Young Ambassador Elect 2026/27 is midnight on 29th August 2025, and the deadline will be strictly adhered to in order to allow interviews to be conducted.
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An application form can be downloaded HERE
Young Judges Competition
Details of the 2025 competition can be found here once available. The competition will take place at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW, on the afternoon prior to the National Welsh Championship Show.
Could you be a future WPCS Judge?
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There are four age categories 10-13 years, 14-17 years, 18-21 years, and 22-25 years. for 2025 the section forward for judging is the Section B. Your age category is defined as your ages as at the 1st January 2025.
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Entry to this competition is FREE of charge and there will be lots of prizes available, including a Society young judge’s rosette for everyone taking part and a WPCS goody bag, rosettes and certificates for competitors placed 1st to 3rd in each group. A Society WPCS gold medal will be awarded for the Champion of the In Hand and Ridden competition. The winner will also receive The Young Judge of the year Rosette and Sash.
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Team awards for associations taking part and special training bursaries will also be available to the champion and reserve champion team.
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There will also be the opportunity to attend training days prior to the event and details of these will be shared on the Society website and Facebook page and also the Young Judges Facebook page. We also encourage you to speak to your local association and studs to obtain your own training ahead of the competition.
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Applications close on a date tbc and should be submitted either via post to The Welsh Pony and Cob Society, Bronaeron, Felinfach, Lampeter. SA48 8AG. Or via email to nicola.morgan@wpcs.uk.com
Educational Bursaries
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In 2007 the WPCS introduced Educational Bursaries to support the education and development of young people within the equine industry.
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An annual amount of £6,000 is allocated to the bursary fund. The application criteria has been kept deliberately broad to encourage younger members to apply.
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Applicants must be fully paid-up members of the Society aged between 17 and 25 years old, attending a course of any discipline within the equine industry at an accredited college or training facility. The bursaries can be used to cover fees, the purchase of equipment, travel costs or any other purpose providing the applicant is able to demonstrate that it is directly supporting their educational development.
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Should you or anyone that you know be interested in applying, please contact the WPCS office via email.
Young Achiever's Award
The Society makes an annual award at its Awards Presentation Day to a young person(s) in recognition of their achievements within the Society and/or with the Welsh breeds.
Nomination of Young Achiever
The Society is keen to encourage nominations for this award, in order that recognition is given to significant achievements by its young members and the contributions they make to the Welsh Pony and Cob world.
If you would like to propose someone for the award, please send full contact details of your nominee and your reasons for nomination, stating why you think they should be considered, to the Society's office.
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Being a WPCS “Young Achiever” does not necessarily mean winning prizes with ponies, cobs or part-breds in the show ring.
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The award is kindly sponsored by the Glyncoch stud.
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