Wild Rose Welsh & Open Pony Show

10/05/2026

Do you receive the Welsh in Canada Newsletter from the Welsh Pony & Cob Society of Canada? Watch out for an article on our show's top winners!

In the meantime, here are some of our champions, starting with Friday's Welsh & Half-Welsh Youngstock Futurity & Performance Stake and Liberty winner! Thank you to Prairie Equestrian Images, who took most of these pictures.

Judging our Friday show was Brian McClelland, Alberta, who was kind enough to provide commentary, as shown below:

"I greatly appreciated being asked to judge the Welsh & Half-Welsh Futurity. Welsh will always hold a special place in my heart, and I’ve had many incredible experiences breeding, training, showing and judging this wonderful breed.

There were many great entries to choose from, and rather than comment on one winner, I will summarize what I look for, as I place a class.

1) I watch for the entries to individually trot in with sound, extravagant, balanced, airy, forward movement. I want the pony to look like it can powerfully get somewhere.

2) I look for a pretty, properly shaped head with large, bright, soft eyes, small well-shaped ears, and a refined muzzle. There must be a bright, kind and friendly expression.

3) Properly formed and placed legs without faults is of paramount importance. This keeps the pony sound and functional. Hooves and proper trimming are sometimes overlooked, and I consider a club foot to be a major disqualification.

4) I like a well-balanced body with a short, strong back, a long, property shaped croup, and a deep girth. I want a proper topline, and I am somewhat alarmed at the number of ponies I see with a back that looks like it was made for a roller coaster, having a deep dip in the middle. Body balance is a major key in any equine’s conformation and function.

5) Conditioning, show grooming, and the handlers’ ability to move the pony and show off its fine points and beauty is a factor in winning a top spot.

Congratulations to all the ponies I put up to win. You had the most of what I was looking for at this show. I appreciate you presenting your ponies for me to judge, and your entry was the most impressive in the ring at this moment in time when you rose to the top! Well done.

All the best to the breeders, exhibitors, volunteers, and the show committee for your future endeavours."

07/31/2026

Big thank you to Align Equine Veterinary Services for sponsoring our Sport Pony Grand Championship! We’re so grateful for your support.

Align Equine Veterinary Services believes that the relationship between you and your horse is the number one priority. Our passion lies in getting your horse into top condition so you can enjoy many happy years together. There is no goal too small nor any dream too big and we want you to succeed every step of the way. And when things don't go as planned we will be there with you, helping you get back on track as quickly as possible.

07/30/2026

Our 2026 Wild Rose Welsh & Open Pony Show results are now available on our website! Championship photos to come.

Thank you Judy Owad for all your hard work on the show, including (but certainly not limited to) getting these results done.

View show results for the Wild Rose Welsh & Open Pony Show.

07/30/2026

Big thank you to Reverie Lane Welsh in Ontario for sponsoring our Welsh Youngstock Championship! We're so grateful for your support.

After being involved in the equine world for decades, Jackie Clarke purchased her first Welsh 12 years ago and has been a friend and supporter of the community ever since. Her small, personal herd (currently Section B, Half-Welsh, and Sport Pony) focuses not only on type, but also temperament that easily earns her ponies their place as treasured family companions and partners.

07/28/2026

Sunday’s gallery is here!

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Photo collection by Prairie Equestrian Images

07/27/2026

Saturday’s gallery is here!

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Thanks again to Prairie Equestrian Photography!

Photo collection by Prairie Equestrian Images

07/26/2026

Check out the Friday Welsh & Half-Welsh Futurity and Open Liberty classes! Instructions to order inside gallery.

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Big thanks to our photographer, Prairie Equestrian Photography, for capturing special moments throughout the weekend!

Photo collection by Prairie Equestrian Images

07/22/2026

Looking forward to welcoming all our exhibitors this weekend! Here's our TENTATIVE schedule—this is a guideline only, so be sure to listen to announcements and regularly check in.

- Food Truck - available throughout the weekend!

- Silent Auction - should you would like to bring an item, we welcome your fundraising efforts!

07/20/2026

Big thanks to Diane Stewart, who donated this pony pillow she hand crafted! How cute is this?

Diane, of The Willows Welsh Ponies, breeds Welsh Mountain Ponies in Ohio. We’re grateful for her sweet donation that is sure to make folks smile.

07/19/2026

Big thank you to Catherine McLeod of Excalibur Sport Horses for being a Bronze level sponsor and the sponsor of our Grand Champion Cob class! We're so grateful for your support.

Excalibur Sport Horses has been involved with the Welsh and Arabian for many years. Providing stallion services for numerous pure and Half Welsh. They offer two beautiful stallions: Welsh D stallion Halcyonia Just Imagine and Pure all Old World Polish Arabian stallion, IL Filou.