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News & Updates from Connemara Pony Breeders Society
Dec
11
2018
Christmas Show Report 2018
Please click the link to read the CPBS Christmas Report: Christmas Report 2018...
Eventing IRE.
Pictured below (left to right) are the 2018 highest placed Connemara Ponies with Eventing Ireland at Pre Novice and Novice Level. Congratulations! Sheeba's Boy (Pre Novice) with rider Katie Attley. Photo courtesy of Louise O'Brien Photography. Aille Fountain Breeze (Novice) with rider Zara Ott Burke. Photo courtesy of Bit Media. ...
Nov
21
2018
Black Friday starts now !
We are offering up to 20% off CPBS clothing. This offer ends Monday 26th at 5pm. Please phone 095 21863 or email [email protected] to place your order. Prices are exclusive of P&P Spend over €100 and get free postage & packaging within Ireland. Please note limited sizes in some stock CPBS Soft Shell Jacket - was €70 now €56 CPBS Regatta Gillet - was €70 now €56 CPBS Adult Polo T-Shirts - was €22 now €17 CPBS Hats & Baseball caps - was €10 & €15 now €8 CPBS Children Hoodies - was €22 now €17 CPBS...
Nov
09
2018
CPBS Christmas Show
The annual CPBS Christmas Show takes place on Sunday 9th December at Creagh Equestrian Centre, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. Showjumping and In-Hand classes with great prize funds. Please find schedule and entry form attached. Christmas Show Schedule - 2018 Christmas Show 2018 - Entry Form...
Oct
31
2018
Passing of Countess April Merveldt
Countess April Merveldt passed away peacefully yesterday evening (October 30) in Naas hospital. Aged 91, she will be remembered in many walks of equestrian life, from winning the bareback high jump in Calgary in the 1940s and show jumping, in the dressage world, her development of the working hunter classes in the Irish Pony Society from her experiences and knowledge gained from her time spent in California, in the pony club, to her passionate interest in the Connemara pony. A long time supporter and member of the Connemara Pony Breeders'...
Oct
19
2018
Horse of the Year Show 2018
Recognition for Connemara Breeder, Henry O'Toole We would like to congratulate Henry O’Toole and his family on winning the “Connemara Breeder of the Year Award” at the recent Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). Such a wonderful achievement and a great reflection on the quality of ponies bred under the "Castle" prefix. Castle Connemara Ponies Well done again on a fantastic achievement and wishing you continued breeding success for the future. Henry and his family travelled to HOYS to receive the award. The HOYS Leading Breeder Awards series is kindly sponsored by...
Oct
10
2018
Passing of Henry Kelly
It is with great sadness this morning that the CPBS learn of the passing of our dear friend Henry Kelly. Henry was more than a Connemara pony enthusiast he was a fanatic. With great ambition and determination he founded his Coilltedubh stud. Henry served on the CPBS council from 2007-2010 he was a CPBS inspector and judge, he judged at many shows here in Ireland, we had the honour and privilege of Henry judging at our breed show in Clifden in 2016 . Henry also enjoyed his trips abroad to...