Jun
01
2017
Pony Poo Lottery – Sunday 18th June
Please click on the link for information on a fundraiser for the Connemara Therapeutic Riding : Pony poo Flyer Please support this great cause...
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May
29
2017
An Capaillin
Please send articles and advertisements for the 2017 version of An Capaillin directly to Peter O'Malley (Marketing Chairman) email to [email protected] or Noel Brett (President & Marketing committee) email to [email protected] Thank you ...
May
25
2017
Cork Summer Show—–Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th of June
Pony and all Connemara Classses on Saturday 17th. The Munster Agricultural Society is happy to announce two new Connemara Classes at this year's Show. These two classes will each carry a prize fund of €1,000. The Munster Agricultural Society In Hand Class is open to Connemara mares,fillies,colts, Geldings and stallions. The Munster Agricultural Society Working Hunter style Derby is open to mares ,stallions and geldings four years old and over.Stallions to be ridden by riders over 14 years of age. As well as the above two classes there is a large number of other In...
May
19
2017
Show Schedule and Entry Forms 2017
Please find the schedule for the 2017 Connemara Pony Show to be held from the 16th to 18th August in the Showgrounds, Clifden, Co Galway Closing date for entries is 10th July 2017 Show Schedule - click here: Connemara Pony Show Schedule 2017 Entry Form - click here: Entry Form 2017 Entry forms for Three year old qualifier - click here:3 yr Loose Jumping Entry Form 2017 - Qualifier Four year old Performance Mare Championship qualifier - click here:4 yr old Performance Mare LJ 2017 Domestic Arts - click here:Domestic Arts Entry ...
May
16
2017
Loose Jumping Qualifiers 2017
There will be two qualifiers for the Three Year Old Loose Jumping competition and the Four Year Old Performance Mare Loose Jumping Championship which will be held on Sunday 9th July Creagh Equestrian Centre, Creagh, Ballinasloe, Co Galway Three Year Old competition will commence at 12pm followed by the Four Year Old qualifier To enter for the Three Year old click here: 3 yr Loose Jumping Entry Form 2017 - Qualifier To enter for the Four Year Old Performance Mare Loose Jumping Qualifier click here: 4 yr old Performance Mare LJ 2017 Sunday 26th July ...
May
11
2017
Equine Identification Regulations – Breeders please read
Keepers are responsible for ensuring that equines have the relevant identification documents issued within 12 months from the date of birth of the animal. In this context, it might be noted that keepers are required to submit a completed application for an equine to an appropriate PIO within 6 months from the date of the equine's birth. The CPBS would like to encourage our breeders to apply for their DNA as soon as possible in order to help avoid delays. Thank you...
Apr
25
2017
Connemara Pony Sales – 13th & 14th May
The Connemara pony sales takes place in Clifden on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of May. Please find copy of catalogue below. All sales enquiries to Clifden Sales Manager Padraic Heanue 087 2485422 may2017sales...
Apr
18
2017
Countess April Merveldt receives Hall of Fame Award
Countess April Merveldt receiving her Hall of Fame Award from CPBS Council member Denise Norton. We would like to congratulate Countess April and wish her a happy 90th birthday for this weekend. Look forward to seeing you in Clifden...
Apr
18
2017
Connemara’s shine bright at Fontainebleau
What a weekend for the Connemara pony. Cul Ban Mistress (by: Silver Shadow, ex: Cloneenagh Lass (by: Dunloughan Lad) winning the GP in Fontainebleau, France and securing a third placing for Ireland in the Nations Cup BIP. Cul Ban Mistress was bred by Barry Connaire, Co Galway and is owned by Clive Swindell and ridden by the very talented Kate Derwin. Clive also had another Connemara pony a Silver Shadow pony, Kilpatrick Shadow (ex: Kilpatrick Cuisle (by: Monaghanstown Fred) ridden by Robyn Fagan (twin sister of Chloe) jumped clear on all...
Apr
10
2017
CPBS Hall of Fame Awards
The 2017 CPBS Hall of Fame Awards took place over the Spring Festival. All sixteen recipients or a representation were presented with their award during the CPBS dinner dance in the Station House Hotel, Clifden on the Saturday night. The CPBS would like to congratulate all recipients and thank everyone for their dedication and their continuous support to the Connemara pony. The nominees were awarded their Hall of Fame for their dedication, time and expertise given towards the improvement of the breed through breeding, performance and media. Missing on the night: Countess April...