NPS Scotland run a series of qualifier shows throughout Scotland from the Shetland Isles to the Scottish Borders for their championships which are hosted within the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 28th August 2026.
2025 was the first year of the Scone Palace International Horse Trials and we are delighted to be part of this fantastic event for Scottish equestrians which exceeded everyone’s expectations for the inaugural year. We had a great turnout throughout all our seven series championships along with the Ridden and In Hand NPS Gold Medal Championships for our first Scone Palace final in 2025 and are excited for the 2026 event with our 2026 sponsors as follows -
These qualifiers are:
- NPS Scotland/ Harbro M&M Open Ridden Pony of the Year (NEW sponsors for 2026)
- NPS Scotland/ Kilmannan Stud M&M Novice Ridden Pony of the Year
- NPS Scotland/Kingfisher Building Products M&M WHP of the Year
- NPS Scotland/ Craigclowan School M&M LR/FR Pony of the Year
- NPS Scotland/ Friends of NPS Scotland M&M Junior Ridden Pony of the Year
- NPS Scotland/ Achilty Stud RP/HP In Hnad Pony of the Year
- NPS Scotland/ Townhead Pet n Pony M&M In Hand Pony of the Year
The Appointed shows for 2026 to host these qualifiers are listed here:
PLEASE NOTE:
The shows listed here have their 2025 date on this form. Once they have been approved for 2026, you will find their current details and links to their websites/schedules under the Approved Shows for 2026 link below. Some shows may have additional qualifiers for 2026 not shown in the table below until their 2026 schedule is approved.
Once all shows have been approved this list will be updated for 2026. All shows must be approved by 1st April 2026 for this season.
We have a new show to add for 2026 – UHI show, Caithness on 28th & 29th March 2026 which will host all qualifiers.
2026 NPS Scotland Championships (Scone Palace) Qualifiers List*
*This qualifier list is provided for guidance only. These are the show dates & qualifiers from 2025. Show dates for 2026 will be updated as shows become affiliated for 2026.
This list will be revised after show qualifiers close on 1st April 2026.
This list may be subject to change without notice. It is the user’s responsibility to check specific event information with the relevant organiser.
* Qualifier list is provided for guidance only. Show dates for 2026 will be updated as shows become affiliated for 2026.This list may be subject to change without notice. It is the user’s responsibility to check specific event information with the relevant organiser.
The Approved shows for 2026 are listed here: Approved Shows All these shows have been approved and you will find direct links to their websites and schedules.
NPS SCOTLAND QUALIFIERS for the NPS Scotland Championships