1). PONY REGISTERED NUMBER

            This is a unique number given to each pony for use within this data base It is not the Registered Number of the pony within the EPS or anywhere else. The number is composed of a maximum of seven possible spaces. The system was derived by A. N. Copland.           

The first space is a letter that denotes the sex of the pony, M or F. Each letter may be  modified, back or forward, depending on the cycle of numbers used by the breeder to identify their pony. When any herd of ponies restarts a numerical sequence the letter moves forward, eg. M becomes N.  L or E is used when the pony number belongs to a numerical sequence before the main sequence in EPS studbook.

The last three spaces are the number of the pony within a herd. All three spaces must be used. i.e.  a pony numbered 6 in a herd must be shown as 006.

The remaining spaces are for the herd number. Not all the spaces must be used. i.e. herd no11 is shown as 11 not 011. The letter “H” used in EPS is changed to 100. i.e. herd H7 becomes 107. Acland herd is 0 (zero).

2). PONY NAME

            No prefixes are included on this database.

3). HERD NUMBERING

            “H” herds are numbered from 100. ie herd H108 is shown as herd108.

4). PROGENY NUMBER

            Progeny number only includes ponies accepted for registration by EPS. Information about either the number or rejects

or the reason for their rejection is withheld be EPS Committee.