CHAPS UK was founded in 1983 when coloured horses and ponies were generally frowned upon and laughed at by the rest of the equine community. A steady growth and acceptance was achieved by a group of volunteer enthusiasts.

CHAPS UK is a DEFRA approved studbook and passport issuing organisation (PIO) and introduced its grading procedure in 1994.

CHAPS UK has registered over 20,000 horses and ponies of all types.

CHAPS UK offer Regional Shows, CHAPS Championship Show qualifiers, HOYS Qualifiers, Dressage Championships, Mare and Stallion Gradings, Youngstock Evaluations, 3 day Championship Show with evening Performances, Dog Show, Disco, Colourama Championships, Judge Assessment Days, Workshops & Judges Conference & Annual Ball. We also offer CHAPS UK Merchandise.

If there is anything that you cannot find on the site, then please do not hesitate to use the “contact us” page, and your email will be swiftly answered. Alternatively you can contact any of the directors or show affiliations directly using the details provided.