The BSPA - British Skewbald And Piebald Association

The British Skewbald and Piebald Association was formed in 1989 by a group of Skewbald and Piebald enthusiasts who wished to see an association dedicated to the promotion and welfare of the coloured horse and pony throughout the entire United Kingdom.

The Association encourages and supports competitive endeavour, responsible ownership and breeding to maximise the potential of all Skewbald and Piebald equines.

The Association firmly believes that all types of coloured horses from Shetlands to Shire and Show Ponies to Competition Horses types exist and should be equally supported and recognised.

The Association holds regular shows as well as stallion and mare gradings throughout the year with the World Championships of Colour being the exciting culmination. There are also regular newsletters to keep you up to date with interesting articles and images for Skewbald and Piebald horse enthusiasts.

Types & Breeds:

• Traditional
• Show Cob
• Vanner
• Driving Cob
• Native Ridden
• Inhand Native
• Miniature Shetland
• American Breeds (Paint Horse)
• Paintabian (Arab Type)
• Show Pony
• Leadrein Pony
• Hack/Riding Horse Ridden
• Hack/Riding Horse Inhand
• Warmblood
• Hunter Pony
• Working Hunter Pony
• Working Hunter
• Working Cob
• Sport Horse
• Sport Pony

CHAPS - Coloured Horse And Pony Society

The Society issues Passports to all Coloured Horses and Ponies irrespective of whether the animal has a proven pedigree or not. This facility is open to both members and non-members.

Gradings for Stallions and Mares are held annually providing the opportunity for owners of breeding stock to gain relevant stud book entry and also allowing Graded Stallion the opportunity to issue Society Covering Certificates entitling their progeny to Verified Parentage.

CHAPS run a Winter Restricted series which culminates in the Finals being held at the BSPS Winter Championships
NPS Qualifiers for 15hh and under competitors culminating in the Championship held at the NPS Summer Championship Show
CHAPS UK Qualifiers for the Championship Finals held at our own Championship Show
Trailblazers Qualifiers for both Dressage and Showjumping
HOYS Qualifiers culminating in the CHAPS UK Finals held at the Horse of the Year Show at the Birmingham NEC
Performance Awards where points are accumulated across the year through various disciplines
Junior Bursary Award currently sponsored by Renault which provides a £500 training bursary.

CHAPS Classes:

• Native Ridden
• Non Native Ridden
• Native In Hand
• Non Native In Hand
• Youngstock
• Open Ridden
• Open In Hand
• Non Native Ridden Pony
• Non Native Ridden Horse
• Native Ridden Horse
• Native Ridden Pony
• Non Native Pony In Hand
• Non Native Horse In Hand
• Native Horse In Hand
• Native Pony In Hand
• First Ridden
• Lead Rein
• In Hand Pony
• In Hand Horse
• Ridden Pony
• Ridden horse