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Sep 20 2021

FREE HWSD TESTING

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by carol

FREE HWSD TESTING- LIMITED OFFER  Registered Connemara Mares and Stallions Only  Participants must complete & return by 1st October 2021   The eradication of HWSD has been a focal point within the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society (CPBS) since its verification and confirmation by Weatherbys in 2015. Since then, the CPBS have taken steps to aid breeders eradicate the disease for future generations. It is vital to the future of the Connemara pony that HWSD prevalence is reduced to 0%.  Regrettably this target has yet to be reached. Please visit the following link to read...

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Sep 16 2021

CPBS Council Election 2021

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by carol

Thirteen nomination papers were returned by 1 September for the forthcoming elections to Council. Of these, five were found not to be compliant with the conditions required for submission as agreed by Council 2021. Non-adherence to the conditions included the following: membership numbers not matching proposer, incorrect membership numbers, non-member proposer, failure to fill out the form as requested, proposer incorrect number, non-compliance of returning the full application, non-compliance with method of returning nomination papers by registered post. The non-compliant candidates have been duly informed of their non-adherence....

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Sep 16 2021

Statement from Weatherbys Scientific re DNA delays

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by carol

The CPBS are currently experiencing delays in DNA results due to technical and supply chain issues in Weatherbys Scientific.  Please find statement from Weatherbys Scientific on the issue. Weatherbys Scientific_CPBS DNA Delay Statement_15092021 We appreciate your patience in this matter....

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Sep 16 2021

CPBS STATEMENT re SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

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by carol

Recently, comments concerning the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society and its Council have been made on social media platforms. Given the content and slanderous nature of some of these comments the Council consider that there appears to be a vexatious and malicious campaign afoot in a deliberate attempt to damage the reputation of the Society and its work. The statements and posts made are being investigated, and also, having identified a leak in confidentiality, steps are being taken to address these very serious matters. The Council wish to assure members that...

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Sep 09 2021

Hoof Wall Separation Disease Record since 2015 to present

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by carol

2015  Weatherbys Scientific  (Ireland) confirm HWSD test relevant to Connemara ponies   2016  Testing of all pure bred foals via Weatherbys prior to registration. Result stamped on passport 2016  Tribute to Jocelyn Davies and Penny Huggons, who pioneered the study of HWSD, in An            Capaillin 2016 2016  Veterinarian Kate Murray MRCVS  commissioned to prepare explanatory leaflet A4 4pp illus. colour for Society. Posted on website late 2016, available to download and distributed to all members of CPBS   2017  Press release to Irish Field, national weekly equine specialist newspaper, and veterinary press. Article in Field on two occasions, advertisements...

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Sep 08 2021

CPBS Council Nominations

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by carol

The following nominations have been received from candidates seeking election to the Council of the Connemara Pony Breeders’ society in accordance with Article 15 of the CPBS Constitution by the closing date of 01/09/2021   Connacht John F Brady (Co Mayo)  "I am a member of CPBS for 15 years and involved with Connemara’s for over 20 years breeding, breaking and producing.  I feel there is a need for equality in performance and showing within the CPBS. This is why I am seeking election" Vincent Costello ( Co Galway) "I have always had an...

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Jul 29 2021

Performance Indicator Assessments Results

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by carol

At the recent Performance Indicator Assessments of the CPBS, open to Class 1 fillies and mares of three and four years of age, there were 21 entries, with one withdrawal. Of the 20 participating ponies 16 achieved a score of 75 or over, out of 100,  receiving a 'bronze' award and 50 merits. The remaining four scored below the 75 mark and each was awarded 30 merits. All participating owners will receive a video of their pony and an official photograph. The full results and breeding are attached. Results: PIA Results...

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Jul 22 2021

Council Nominations and 2021 AGM

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by carol

AGM 2021 The 2021 Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society Annual General meeting will take place on Sunday 7th November 2021.  The meeting will be held virtually and all members are invited to attend.  Time to be confirmed. Council Nominations are now been accepted, please click here to download: CPBS Council Nomination Form 2021 Any person elected to the Council of the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society undertakes and accepts to uphold and abide by the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Society and its Rules, Regulations and Bye Laws.  He or she will...

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Jul 08 2021

Autumn Inspections

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by carol

Applications are now being accepted for the   Autumn Colt/Stallion Inspections 2021   Online applications open until Tuesday 31st August 2021 Please note: If the daily quota of 22 is not reached for Colt/Stallion Inspections the CPBS will hold the inspections on Sunday 26th September only.   Please select your preferred date below:- Autumn Colt Inspections Creagh Equestrian Centre – Saturday 25th September: https://www.itsplainsailing.com/club/cpbs#event-18612   Autumn Colt Inspections Creagh Equestrian Centre – Sunday 26th September: https://www.itsplainsailing.com/club/cpbs#event-18613       Applications are now being accepted for the ** Additional Centres for Filly/Mare Inspections**   Autumn Filly/Mare Inspections 2021   Online applications open until Tuesday 31st August 2021   Please select your preferred centre and...

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Jul 05 2021

Performance Indicator Assessments

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by carol

Connemara Pony Three and Four-Year-Old Filly          PERFORMANCE INDICATOR ASSESSMENTS Creagh Equestrian Centre, Ballinasloe, Sunday 18th July Closing date and time for entries Thursday 8th July, 2021 at 5.00pm   Enter Online here: https://itsplainsailing.com/club/cpbs/entry?type=entry&preview&e=17435&c=138791 Download application form here: CPBS Performance Indicator Assessment entry form Object of Project To enhance the breeding status of our fillies. To help identify ponies with performance potential, for example as in dressage, eventing and show jumping To promote the sale of the Connemara pony throughout the world. To identify performance within the Connemara pony Stud Book. To encourage breeders to produce ponies of...

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