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May 16 2017

Loose Jumping Qualifiers 2017

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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 ...

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May 11 2017

Equine Identification Regulations – Breeders please read

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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...

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Apr 18 2017

Connemara’s shine bright at Fontainebleau

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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...

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Apr 10 2017

CPBS Hall of Fame Awards

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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...

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Mar 28 2017

Amnesty for Connemara Fillies/Mares 2017-2019

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The Connemara Pony Breeders' Society has introduced an amnesty for fillies/mares from  class three parents which permits them to be presented for inspection and be classified according to the studbook rules.  The amnesty registration period will run from 1st April 2017 to 31st October 2019.  Stallions or Geldings are not eligible for this amnesty. Breeders who would like to avail of this amnesty for fillies/mares can submit an inspection application form to the CPBS office and can attend any of the listed inspection centres. Filly Inspection application & documents same application form to be used for...

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Mar 27 2017

International win for Carn Verdon Boy

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Congratulations to Carn Verdon Boy and Alana Cazabon on their dressage win at the Netherlands Connemara Pony Show at the weekend with an impressive score of 78%.  The CPBS are proud to sponsor Carn Verdon Boy who is currently stabled in one of the top dressage yards in Holland, Stal Hexiagan under the instruction of Leunus & Laurens van Lieren  http://www.stalhexagon.nl/en/ Carn Verdon Boy only started his dressage career in November 2015 when Judy Cazabon, Siobhan & Alana took over his training. Under their instruction he has already achieved Regional & National success &...

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Mar 23 2017

Hall of Fame Recipients 2017

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The following is a list of the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society Hall of Fame recipients for 2017.  The Awards Ceremony will take place on Saturday 1st April at 8.00pm in the Station House Hotel, Clifden, Co Galway at the CPBS Dinner Dance.  Tickets for the dinner dance are available from Kevin Bolger on 087 0920508.  Mr. Joe McNamara, Goulane, Clifden, Co Galway Mr. Tom MacLochlainn, New Inn, Ballinasloe, Co Galway Countess April Merveldt, Oak Ridge, Coughlanstown West, Ballymore Eustace, Co Kildare Mrs Niamh O'Dochartaigh, 21 Moyola Park, Newcastle, Galway Mr. Frank Quinn, Ballymarchaun, Ardrahan, Co...

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