Sep
08
2017
August Newsletter
Please click on link to view our August newsletter. We would like to issue a monthly newsletter and welcome ideas and information from our breeders and members. Newsletter: CPBS Newsletter - August 2017...
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News & Updates from Connemara Pony Breeders Society
Aug
30
2017
Welcome to South Africia
While the main focus of attention during show week was on the various competitions the delegates from the overseas societies met for their annual meeting to discuss worldwide issues. For the first time ever a delegate from South Africa, Ms. Lena Penfold attended the ICCPS meeting. Connemaras first went to South Africa as part of a Dept. of Agriculture aid package in 1978 when the stallions Milford Hurricane (568) and Crockaun Connemara (674) were sent there to be crossed with the native Basotho pony in a breed improvement programme. The...
Aug
30
2017
Gold for Ireland
The CPBS joins with the whole Irish equine community in congratulating our brilliant national showjumping team on its historic achievement in Gothenberg. Being crowned European Champions gives the industry at all levels a massive boost. What a sensational effort from Cian O Connor in bringing home the individual bronze and what a dream year for new team manager Rodrigo Pessoa. To Rodrigo Pessoa, Cian O Connor (GOOD LUCK), Shane Sweetman (CHAQUI Z) Denis Lynch (ALL STAR) and Bertram Allen (HECTOR VAN D’ABDIJHOEVE) cogháirdeachas libh ó chroí. Táimid fíor bhródúil as an...
Aug
22
2017
Clifden Show Report 2017
CONNEMARA PONY SHOW, CLIFDEN 2017 REPORT Wednesday 16th AUGUST, 2017 Clifden may have woken up to a wet start for the 94th Annual Connemara Pony Show on Wednesday 16th August but the three day show started virtually on time at the immaculately presented Showgrounds prepared under the direction of Show Chairman Eric Walsh and long standing loyal show supporter and former Council Member Mairtin Nee with their hard working team. Judge for the day Harold McGahern’s first task was adjudicating the International Performance Hunter Team Class where course designer Charles Hanley took the...
Aug
22
2017
CPBS Council Nominations
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 16/8/17: Connacht Ann Marie Conroy, Ballyconneely, Co Galway Sean Carey, Ballinasloe, Co Galway " If I am elected I will continue to promote the performance Connemara pony" Michael Flanagan, Hazelwood, Co Sligo "To all members, breeders, producers and anyone involved with the Connemara. I assure, if elected I will continue to strive to promote all aspects of our National Connemara pony....
Aug
17
2017
Clifden Pony Show 2017 – Thursday 17th August & Friday 18th August
Class 1: Yearling Colt Kindly sponsored by Fr Christy McCormack, Fohenagh, Ballinasloe, Galway Class 1 - Yearling Colt Class 2: Yearling Filly Kindly sponsored by Mrs Blanche Miller, Rosenaharley Stud, Berrywood House, Shaftesbury, Dorset Class 2 - Yearling Filly Class 3: Two Year Old Colt Kindly sponsored by Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Clifden, Co. Galway. Class 3- two year old colt Class 4: Two year old Registered Mare Kindly sponsored by Notre Dame University Class 4 - Two year old mare Class 5: Three Year Old Registered Mare Kindly Sponsored by Westwood House Hotel, Lower Dangan, Galway Class 5 - Three Year Old Reg Mare Class 6:...
Aug
16
2017
Clifden Show Results 2017
Performance Hunter Class Kindly sponsored by Robbie & Barbara Fallon, Cashelbay Connemara Ponies and John Sweeney, Connemara Pony Sales 1st: Great Britain International Team GB 2nd: Ireland International Team IRL Class W2: Green Hunter Results Results Wednesday W1 Class W3 - Loose Jumping Competition for Registered Connemara Ponies aged three years Kindly sponsored by Horse Sport Ireland Class W3 Loose Jumping Competition - Three Years Class W4: Four Year Old Performance Mare Championship Kindly sponsored by Horse Sport Ireland Class W4 Four Year Old Performance Mare Championship W5: Family Working Hunter Kindly sponsored by Allcock Tack Class W5 Family Working Hunter ...
Aug
10
2017
Connemara Pony Show Events
Welcome to the 2017 Connemara Pony Festival Now in its 94th year, the festival is a celebration of the world-renowed Connemara pony. A special thanks to all our sponsors, especially our main sponsors : Horse Sport Ireland, Sweeney Oil Company and Galway Irish Crystal. Tuesday 15th August Connemara Pony Bus Tour Departs the Showgrounds, Clifden 10am (€10) The bus will depart the showgrounds in Clifden and head towards Ballyconneely and onto south Connemara taking in a number of well known pony breeders while viewing the stunning landscape. International Reception Abbeyglen Castle Hotel, Clifden – 8.30pm All welcome The 2017...
Aug
08
2017
Dublin Horse Show 2017
We would like to wish all Connemara Pony competitors the best of luck at the RDS this year. Look forward to hearing great results. The Connemara Pony Breeders Society have a stand in the Main Hall, stand B4 , why not drop by and say hello. We are running a very exciting giveaway competition in conjunction with Connemara Equestrian Escapes. Win a two night break staying at Renvyle House Hotel, with dinner one evening while taking in the Wild Atlantic Way on the back of a Connemara pony during the...
Aug
03
2017
Nominations for Connemara Pony Breeders Society Council
Nominations are now being accepted for election to the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society Council from eligible members. Nomination forms (click here to download) Nomination form to CPBS Council 2017 must be returned to Assistant Secretary, The Showgrounds, Clifden, Co Galway, H71 YA09 before 4pm on Wednesday 16th August. Seats available for election in 2017 in each Province are as follows Province Seat Current Seat Cycle Ulster U1 2 year Munster M2 3 year Munster M3 2year Leinster L2 3 year Connaught C2 1 year Connaught C5 3 year Connaught C6 3 year Connaught C7 3 year Connaught C8 3 year...