percheron.org.uk https://percheron.org.uk:443 News for percheron.org.uk en-gb Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:29:42 +0000 Copyright: (C) British Percheron Horse Society 15 Annual General Meeting britishpercheronhorse_197386 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:29:42 +0000 The Society is holding its Annual General Meeting via Zoom, on Tuesday 5th May 2026, 7.30pm.

Meeting Details:

ID: 857 022 7904

Pass Code: 602905

Please don't hesitate to contact the Secretary, if you require any further assistance.

 

]]> https://percheron.org.uk:443/485/Annual-General-Meeting Foal Watch - 2026 britishpercheronhorse_197385 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Spring is a wonderful time of year and there is nothing more beautiful than new life.

As a Society we would like to congratulate Breeders on their new arrivals, and also express our sincere thanks for their time and dedication in helping to preserve and promote this magnificent breed for future generations.

 

Colt Foals - 2026

White Swan Percy

Dam: White Swan Emilie

Sire: Hales Hercules

Filly Foals - 2026

 

Please do contact us via our contact form if you have a foal to be added to the list.

]]> https://percheron.org.uk:443/484/Foal-Watch---2026 Grant Funding britishpercheronhorse_193007 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 In order to promote the Percheron to the public the Trustees have decided to offer a grant to those members who show their registered Percherons.  This can be in hand, at demonstrations, or ploughing matches around the country during the year. The amount of this grant will vary from year to year according to the number of claims in a year, it is not intended to fund showing but to thank those who put their horses in front of the public. The form is to be filled in and returned to the secretary either via email or post.

For the 2025 season - if you can complete the form and return them to us by 1st April 2026 for review.

View / Download Form

]]> https://percheron.org.uk:443/472/Grant-Funding Christmas & New Year Office Closure britishpercheronhorse_192711 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 The Society Office will close for Christmas & New Year on Thursday 18th December 2025 and will re-open on Monday 5th January 2026.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Year.

]]> https://percheron.org.uk:443/471/Christmas-New-Year-Office-Closure British National Ploughing Championships - Success for the Kerswell Family britishpercheronhorse_192391 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100 Congratulations to Martin Kerswell & Family on their recent success at the British National Ploughing Championships, held this year at Allesley, Coventry, West Midlands.

Martin and his two Percheron geldings, Gringo & Pierre, had a wonderful weekend, coming away as British Horse Ploughing Champions for 2025.

 

]]> https://percheron.org.uk:443/469/British-National-Ploughing-Championships---Success-for-the-Kerswell-Family Show Results - 2025 britishpercheronhorse_195949 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:45:00 +0100 As a Society we would like to congratulate our Members on their success in the showrings up and down the country.  We can only thank you for the time and dedication taken in presenting your magnificent animals.

Nottinghamshire County Show

Female Champion & Breed Champion - White Swan Phoebe - Michael White

Male Champion & Reserve Breed Champion - Hales Midas - Tom Cole

 Shropshire County Show

Breed Champion & Supreme Heavy Horse Champion - White Swan Phoebe - Michael White

Soham Carnival & Heavy Horse Show

Breed Champion - Hales Sparta - E Garner & Son

Staffordshire County Show

1st - Any Other Breed Heavy Horse & Breed Champion - White Swan Phoebe - Michael White

Suffolk Show

Breed Champion - Hales Theseus - E Garner & Son

Reserve Breed Champion - Hales Sparta - E Garner & Son

Gorefield Show

Breed Champion - Hales Sparta - E Garner & Son

Royal Three Counties Show

1st - Any Other Breed Heavy Horse & Champion - Any Other Breed Heavy Horse  - Galien Du Rochetaeu - Ron Alderman

Derbyshire County Show

Breed Champion - Kolga Du Cretil - Josie Shereston

Reserve Breed Champion - White Lion Olivia - Andy Shereston

Royal Norfolk Show 

Breed Champion - Hales Sparta - E Garner & Son

Reserve Breed Champion - Hales Ulysses II - E Garner & Son

  Ashby Show

1st - Any Other Breed Heavy Horse, Breed Champion & Reserve Supreme Champion - White Swan Phoebe - Michael White

 Alrewas Show

1st - Any Other Breed Heavy Horse & Breed Champion - White Swan Phoebe - Michael White

Camborne Show

1st - Gelding & Reserve Supreme Champion - Galien Du Rochetaeu - Ron Alderman

 Mid Devon Show

Best Percheron - Boyland Ivanhoe - Ron Alderman

Woolsery Show

Best Percheron - Galien Du Rochetaeu - Ron Alderman 

Launceston Agricultural Show

Best Percheron - Boyland Ivanhoe - Ron Alderman

Derbyshire Shire Horse Association Show

Best Percheron - Kolga Du Cretil - Josie Shereston

Revesby Country Fair

Best Percheron - Hales Midas - Tom Cole

North Devon Show

Best Percheron - Galien Du Rochetaeu - Ron Alderman 

Canwell Show

1st - Barren Mare, Breed Champion & Reserve Supreme Champion - White Swan Phoebe - Michael White

 Ashbourne Show

Best Percheron - White Swan Phoebe - Michael White

Hope Show

 Best Percheron - Kolga Du Cretil - Josie Shereston

 If you have any show results, please don't hesitate to contact us via our contact form.

]]> https://percheron.org.uk:443/481/Show-Results---2025 Online Virtual Show - 2025 britishpercheronhorse_196570 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0100 Please use the link below to view Entry Details and the Schedule.
 
Good Luck To Everyone - Please Share - this is open to all of our British Percheron Horse Society Members and our fantastic UK Percheron Owners (please consider joining us!).
 
]]> https://percheron.org.uk:443/482/Online-Virtual-Show---2025 Mrs Lynne Scurrell britishpercheronhorse_195728 Fri, 09 May 2025 08:31:36 +0100 The Society is very sorry to learn of the passing of Mrs Lynne Scurrell, longstanding Member and Breeder along with her husband Malcolm, under the renowned 'Ludwell' Prefix.

Lynne's funeral will be held on Tuesday 20th May 2025, 11am, at Salisbury Crematorium.

We send our sincere condolences to Malcolm and all the family at this very sad time.

]]> https://percheron.org.uk:443/480/Mrs-Lynne-Scurrell Foal Watch - 2025 britishpercheronhorse_195247 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 12:07:34 +0000 Spring is a wonderful time of year and there is nothing more beautiful than new life.

As a Society we would like to congratulate Breeders on their new arrivals, and also express our sincere thanks for their time and dedication in helping to preserve and promote this magnificent breed for future generations.

Filly Foals - 2025

Edge Of Eldon Patsy

Dam: Comtesse De Nangle ll

Sire: Kirikou La Tremblaie

 Harbridge Zadie

Dam: Kitane De L'Arpenteau

Sire: Kirikou La Tremblaie

Harbridge Zuzu

Dam: Harbridge Isabelle

Sire: Kirikou La Tremblaie

Hales TBC

Dam: Ryan Days Kelsey Lynn

Sire: Ryan Days Marc's Larry McGee

Colt Foals - 2025

White Swan Bertie

Dam: Willingham Willow

Sire: Hales Hercules

 Harbridge Zebedee

Dam: Harbridge Olwyn

Sire: Kirikou La Tremblaie

Hales TBC

Dam: White Lion Shades of Grey

Sire: Hales Hercules

Boyland Cracker

Dam: Boyland Rebecca

Sire: Hip Hop De Niost

Please do contact us via our contact form if you have a foal to be added to the list.

]]> https://percheron.org.uk:443/479/Foal-Watch---2025 Annual Dinner - 2025 - Save the Date britishpercheronhorse_191549 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Society are pleased to announce the Annual Dinner for 2025 will be held on:

Saturday 5th April 2025

Elton Furze Golf Club
Bullock Road
Haddon
Peterborough
PE7 3TT

Members and all Percheron enthusiasts are welcome. Please save the date!

Ticket Prices, Booking & Enquiries to treasurer@percheron.org.uk 

]]> https://percheron.org.uk:443/461/Annual-Dinner---2025---Save-the-Date British National Ploughing Championships - Success for the Kerswell Family britishpercheronhorse_196794 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100 Congratulations to Martin Kerswell & Family on their recent success at the British National Ploughing Championships, held this year at Ollerton, Newark.

Martin and his two Percheron geldings, Gringo & Pierre, had a wonderful weekend, coming away as British Horse Ploughing Champions for 2024.

Photo courtesy of Jane Muntz-Torres.

]]> https://percheron.org.uk:443/483/British-National-Ploughing-Championships---Success-for-the-Kerswell-Family Show Results - 2024 britishpercheronhorse_193382 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0100 As a Society we would like to congratulate our Members on their success in the showrings up and down the country.  We can only thank you for the time and dedication taken in presenting your magnificent animals.

Soham Carnival & Heavy Horse Show

Breed Champion - Hales Sparta - E Garner & Son

Nottinghamshire County Show

Female Champion, Breed Champion & Reserve Supreme Champion - White Swan Phoebe - Michael White

Male Champion & Reserve Breed Champion - Hales Midas - Tom Cole

 Shropshire County Show

Breed Champion - Ardencroft Alfred - Rebecca Deakin

Staffordshire County Show

Best Percheron - Ardencroft Alfred - Rebecca Deakin

Suffolk Show

Breed Champion - Grane Valley Geoffrey - Tom Cole

Reserve Breed Champion - Hales Sparta - E Garner & Son

Rutland County Show

Breed Champion - Fencroft Lord Luckton - Ashlee Stroud

Gorefield Show

Breed Champion - Hales Midas - Tom Cole

Reserve Breed Champion - Coles Isabella - Tom Cole

Royal Three Counties Show

1st - Any Other Breed Heavy Horse & Best Percheron - White Swan Phoebe - Michael White

Royal Norfolk Show 

Breed Champion - Coles Isabella - Tom Cole

Hanbury Countryside Show - Midland Heavy Horse Association

Best Percheron  - Ardencroft Alfred - Rebecca Deakin

Liskeard Agricultural Show

1st - Gelding & Best Percheron - Galien Du Rochetaeu - Ron Alderman

Ashby Show

1st - Any Other Breed Heavy Horse, Best Percheron & Supreme Champion - White Swan Phoebe - Michael White

Great Eccleston Show

1st - Any Other Breed Yearling or Two Year Old & Best Percheron - White Swan Oscar - Alison Carroll

Royal Lancashire Show

Best Percheron - White Swan Oscar - Alison Carroll

Alrewas Show

1st - Any Other Breed Heavy Horse & Best Percheron - White Swan Phoebe - Michael White

Camborne Show

1st - Gelding & Supreme Champion - Galien Du Rochetaeu - Ron Alderman

Launceston Show

Champion Heavy Horse & Supreme Show Champion - Galien Du Rochetaeu - Ron Alderman

Mid Devon Show

Champion Heavy Horse - Boyland Ivanhoe - Ron Alderman

Woolsery Show

Champion Heavy Horse - Boyland Ivanhoe - Ron Alderman

Western Counties Heavy Horse Society -  Working Day

Reserve Champion Heavy Horse - Galien Du Rochetaeu - Ron Alderman

Derbyshire Shire Horse Association Show

1st - Any Other Breed Heavy Horse & Best Percheron - White Swan Phoebe - Michael White

Ellingham Show

Best Percheron - Kelly Des Tourailles - Rowena & John McDermott

Ashbourne Show

Best Percheron - White Swan Phoebe - Michael White

Haddenham Heavy Horse Show

Best Percheron - Coles Isabella - Tom Cole

Midland Shire Foal Society Show & Sale

Best Percheron - White Swan Phoebe - Michael White

Southwell Ploughing Match & Show

Best Percheron - Kolga Du Cretil - Josie Shereston 

If you have any show results, please don't hesitate to contact us via our contact form.

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