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GALLERY: Trotting through the archives at memories of ponies in the north-east

1986 - Tino sneaks into the kitchen for a quick snack from Rhodella as brother William tackles the washing up.

By Reporter

November 27 2022, 6:00 am

November 27 2022, 6:00 am

This week we trotted through the archives at memories of ponies in the north and north-east.

With pictures spanning the last 50 years in our gallery below it’s clear that there is no greater bond between us and our loyal steeds.

We get a glimpse at their cheeky side as one raided the kitchen for snacks and another sticks their head into a group photo.

And at the Highland Pony Show we see what it takes to be a champion foal.

What are your memories with ponies? Are you in our gallery below?

1994 - Karen Stewart with the champion foal at the North-East of Scotland Highland Pony Enthusiasts' Society annual show at Aberdeen — 1994 – Karen Stewart with the champion foal at the North-East of Scotland Highland Pony Enthusiasts’ Society annual show at Aberdeen

1970 - Pony breeder James McIntosh congratulates Marjorie Sleigh on the record British auctioning price of 605 gns for pony Wells Vanita. — 1970 – Pony breeder James McIntosh congratulates Marjorie Sleigh on the record British auctioning price of 605 gns for pony Wells Vanita.

1993 - Sugarlump the Welsh pony, joins young horse lovers, from Lucy Morgan, 9, Kathryn Sim, 8, and Jennifer Minor, 9, who raised money for a horse sanctuary in Aboyne. — 1993 – Sugarlump the Welsh pony, joins young horse lovers, from Lucy Morgan, 9, Kathryn Sim, 8, and Jennifer Minor, 9, who raised money for a horse sanctuary in Aboyne.

1992 - One of the judges at the Aberdeen Highland Pony Show, Mrs Joanna Jack, Leven, Fife, rides one of the entries in the Class 12 - 14 h.h and over section. — 1992 – One of the judges at the Aberdeen Highland Pony Show, Mrs Joanna Jack, Leven, Fife, rides one of the entries in the Class 12 – 14 h.h and over section.

1981 - Charles and Isobel Leslie have their hands full as they care for four-year-old mare Candy and her twins. — 1981 – Charles and Isobel Leslie have their hands full as they care for four-year-old mare Candy and her twins.

1991 - Karen Thomson keeps a firm grip of the reigns of Tam of Litigan as Felicity Ibbotson, 4, and sister Anna, 1, pose in the saddle at the North-east of Scotland Highland Pony Enthusiasts' Society Show — 1991 – Karen Thomson keeps a firm grip of the reigns of Tam of Litigan as Felicity Ibbotson, 4, and sister Anna, 1, pose in the saddle at the North-east of Scotland Highland Pony Enthusiasts’ Society Show

1979 - Highland Ponies judge George Baird presents the Champion Highland Pony in show to Lorna with Stanley Leslie looking on. — 1979 – Highland Ponies judge George Baird presents the Champion Highland Pony in show to Lorna with Stanley Leslie looking on.

1990 - Neil, Susan and Anne Groat with John Reid dressed in Australian costumes at the Highland Pony Show. — 1990 – Neil, Susan and Anne Groat with John Reid dressed in Australian costumes at the Highland Pony Show.

1988 - Gordon Barbour and his wife Fiona give rescued pony Lucky a welcome to their farm. — 1988 – Gordon Barbour and his wife Fiona give rescued pony Lucky a welcome to their farm.

1981 - Pitmedden Gardens handyman Leslie Duguid with some of the rare breed of Highland ponies from the island of Rum. — 1981 – Pitmedden Gardens handyman Leslie Duguid with some of the rare breed of Highland ponies from the island of Rum.

1989 - Schivas George is a new addition to the Burnett family of Ythanbank. — 1989 – Schivas George is a new addition to the Burnett family of Ythanbank.

1986 - Tino sneaks into the kitchen for a quick snack from Rhodella as brother William tackles the washing up. — 1986 – Tino sneaks into the kitchen for a quick snack from Rhodella as brother William tackles the washing up.

1993 - Highland pony breeder Jean McBain has three generations of Highland ponies on Wynford farm, Kingswells. — 1993 – Highland pony breeder Jean McBain has three generations of Highland ponies on Wynford farm, Kingswells.

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