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The Suffolk Horse Society is the ONLY charity that supports and looks after all breeders and owners of Suffolk Punch horses.

Through fundraising and promotion, we aim to preserve and protect the breed.Charity number: 220756 Company registration no: 35060 The Suffolk Punch is one of the four UK breeds of heavy horse (cart horse or draft horse) Suffolk, Percheron, Shire and Clydesdale. These horses were the most important and most flexible powerhouse for agriculture and transport. A whole way of life grew up around them with its own traditions, superstitions and above all, secrets. The Suffolk Horse Society
- is a registered charity and registered company

- is the breed society for the Suffolk heavy horse and defines the breed standard

- maintains the pedigrees of the UK population (and also of the nucleus populations in Australia and New Zealand)

- publishes the stud book annually, registers animals into the stud book either by birth, by inspection or by a grading up scheme

- inspects and licenses stallions

- provides grants and premiums as a breeding incentive and all Suffolk horse owning Society members, from anywhere in the UK, are eligible to apply for those grants

- issues and registers prefixes/affixes for use by breeders

- promotes ownership of Suffolks by encouraging attendance at shows through offering turnout grants and awards and trophies

- appoints judges who have passed through its probationer scheme to the Suffolk horse judging panel

- provides practical training, open to all, in heavy horse skills

- is a passport issuing organisation recognised by DEFRA

Please note: any views or comments posted on social media, other than those on the official Suffolk Horse Society page, do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the Suffolk Horse Society and may be factually or consequentially inaccurate or incorrect. Any member, breeder or interested party who wishes for more information should contact the Suffolk Horse Society office on [email protected]
No chat will be entered into on Facebook or other social media sites as previously these have been misconstrued and could be potentially detrimental to the successful furtherance of the breed.

20/10/2026

Young Handlers Championship
Sunday was the day that all the young handlers have worked so hard to qualify for.
Thank you to Tracey Pettitt and the team at the Suffolk Punch Trust for providing the Venue and ensuring we had everything that we needed, everywhere was immaculately set out for us.
Thank you also to Sophie Keene, Cambridge Equine assisted learning centre for sponsoring the day and providing the fantastic prizes and beautiful rosettes.
And thank you as always to Jayne Groom for doing an amazing job providing refreshments throughout the day.
It was lovely to see 5 Young Handlers competing this year, Emily Fleming, Courtney Jeffries, Jack Mayhew, Lola Buckley and Scarlet Guy all who had qualified at various shows through out the year.
The Judges for the day were Nigel Oakley and Chairman Paul Smith, who have both said that the standard was extremely High.
These young handlers are the future for the breed, and to see their enthusiasm and hard work is so encouraging.
Well done to you all but there could only be one winner and The young Handlers Champion of 2026 went to Jack Mayhew. congratulations Jack.
All the young handlers did a great job and we are looking forward to seeing them all next year.

13/10/2026

150 years and still going strong

The Suffolk Horse Society will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary in 2027.
This is a remarkable milestone and we hope all Suffolk horse owners, breeders and supporters will help to make it a memorable year.

The Suffolk horse, a true icon of Suffolk, remains a critically endangered rare breed, and it is thanks to the dedication and devotion of breeders and owners over many years that the breed society is able to celebrate 150 years, and still going strong.

The Suffolk Horse Society is the breed society with responsibility for the management of pedigrees, the promotion of breeding and the preservation of breed purity. Protecting and supporting the interests of the Society’s members is an important part of the work of Suffolk Horse Society.

The Suffolk Horse Society is therefore saddened to learn of the closure of the Suffolk Punch Trust at Hollesley in Suffolk, the oldest commercial stud breeding Suffolks. We wish them well as they embark upon the next chapter in the life of the Colony stud.

Over the coming months we shall be sharing news of events to celebrate our Anniversary, we hope all our members and friends will join in making 2027 a year to remember.

02/10/2026

A huge thank you to our Patron The Princess Royal and her team at Gatcombe Park led by head groom Katie Barr, a fantastic promotion for the Breed, well done to all involved.
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Earlier this year, D&H visited Gatcombe Park to meet with HRH, The ...

09/09/2026

Grant Reminder

All owners eligible for show-related grants are reminded to apply to the office for the appropriate application forms. Completed forms must be received by the office no later than 1 October to meet the submission deadline

07/09/2026

Please note amended postcode.
🐴 SUFFOLK HORSE SOCIETY AND ECCHA PRESENTS 🐴
Annual Heavy Horse drawn plough match
Sunday 4th October 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 4:00pm Admission💷 £5 per person
📍 Red House Farm
Bucklesham, IP10 0BP
Attractions Include
🏆 Traditional Horse Drawn Ploughing Competition & Demonstrations
🚜 Tractors
🛍️ Trade Stands
🍔 Food Stands
Equine Tabletop Sale💷 £5 per table, Pre-booking essential.
Sell your unwanted equine items including:
• Heavy Horse Harness
• Tack
• Rugs
• Equipment & Accessories
• Other Equine-Related Items

☎️ For more information or to book a stand or table top, please contact the office on 01394 380643

Come along and enjoy a fantastic day celebrating Suffolk's heavy horse heritage. Whether you're a horse enthusiast, farmer, collector, or simply looking for a great day out, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

🐴 Support • Preserve • Promote 🐴

05/09/2026

NOTIFICATION TO SUFFOLK HORSE OWNERS AND BREEDERS:
Please ensure timely submission of grant applications to the office by October 1st, inclusive of all foal registration documents. Failure to comply may result in non-payment of grants.
If you require any application forms please email the office.

04/09/2026

🎉 What an incredible Suffolk Horse Spectacular 2026! 🎉

What a truly amazing day! Months of hard work, dedication and planning came together to create a spectacular event, and the overwhelmingly positive feedback has made it all worthwhile.

We were thrilled to welcome more than 50 magnificent Suffolk Horses, creating a breathtaking sight that will live long in the memory of everyone who attended. From the early preparations to the final moments of the day, the enthusiasm, teamwork and support from so many people made this event such a tremendous success.

A huge thank you goes to everyone involved, whether you helped behind the scenes, assisted with the setup, volunteered on the day, or travelled from near and far to bring your horses. Every single one of you played a vital part in making the Spectacular so special.

And the best news? We're already planning for next year! 🚜🐴

Suffolk Horse Spectacular 2027 promises to be even bigger, better and more exciting, and we can't wait to share what's in store.

Thank you all for being part of an unforgettable day. See you next year! 💛🐴

24/08/2026

****Not long now, the countdown to the Suffolk Horse Spectacular is well and truly on. *****
Be there at the Ampton racecourse, ingham, Bury St Edmunds 30th August. Gates open at 9.00am.
Fun family day out.
Bring your four legged friend and enter them for the fun dog show. Details below.

Start Time 11.00am.
Class 1 The prettiest Bitch.
Class 2 The most Handsome DOG.
Class 3 Young handler- under 18 with their dog.
Class 4 Best veteran over 8 years old.
Class 5 Best Youngster- under 2 years old.
Class 6 The dog the judge would most like to take home.

Dogs are welcome on the showground, but please keep them on a lead at all times.

Address

Britannia House, Bentwaters Parks Suite 8
Rendlesham
IP122TW

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441394380643

Website

http://www.suffolkhorsesociety.org.uk/

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