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May 07 2019

CPBS Merit Scheme 2019

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by carol

Connemara Merit Scheme takes off the ground Last year, the Connemara Pony Breeders Society introduced a merit award scheme for Connemara ridden and performance ponies registered with the Society and generally not competing in mainstream competitions. It is hoped that this scheme will develop and improve in the coming years and encourage higher entries at shows throughout the country. For the moment a limited number of shows and classes as detailed below are part of the pilot scheme, and the first four places in the Connemara Ridden and Connemara Working Hunter...

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May 03 2019

Sports Pony Challenge

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by carol

Sports Pony Challenge. Qualifier. Saturday 11th May 2019 at Galway Equestrian Centre.   6 Classes: - 133 cm ponies. - 143 cm ponies. - 153 cm ponies. - 158 cm ponies. - U16 Connemaras. - O16 Connemaras.   It is a three phase competition: - Dressage. - Performance Working Hunter (Derby style track). - Show jumping.   This competition is a fantastic way to practice for the Performance Connemara classes at the RDS and Clifden.   For further information, please contact Libby Wentges (087 1335380) or Dorothy Guilford (087 2486959). You can also visit the Sports Pony Challenge section on the Irish Pony Society website (http://www.irishponysociety.ie/sportsponychallenge/).   The finals of the Sports Pony...

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Apr 04 2019

Colt Inspections – Spring 2019

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Colts passed as Class One - Spring 2019 Download the list of Class 1 stallions here : Class 1 Stallions Spring 2019 No: 601 Killea Legend No: 611 Mirah De Goariva No 616: Smokey Dancer No 618: Carrowmore Shadow No: 621 Rocklawn Hercules No: 622 Banks Donovan No 639 Castle Marksman No 641 Gentle Jango No: 642 Fernville Gladiator No 643: Ardbear Village Robin  ...

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Apr 03 2019

Spring Festival 2019

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by carol

The Connemara Pony Breeders Spring Weekend is a special time in the Society’s busy calendar year. Last Saturday was the final day of the colt inspections, at which over three days, more than 50 Connemara ponies were presented at centres around the country, with a total of 10 receiving Class 1 stallion status. Twelve international delegates attended an educational seminar on breed type and linear profiling on the Saturday morning. This took place in Ring 1 at the Showgrounds and was a very successful occasion. It is hoped that it will...

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Feb 12 2019

Spring Festival

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by carol

2019 Spring Festival  Thursday 28th March @ 2pm - Colt Inspections - Cavan Equestrian Centre, Latt, Co Cavan Friday 29th March @ 10am - Colt Inspections - Creagh Equestrian Centre, Creagh, Ballinasloe, Co Galway Saturday 30th March @ 2pm - Colt Inspections - The Showgrounds, Clifden, Co Galway   Saturday evening at the Station House Theatre, Clifden Reception, tea/coffee @ 7pm Launch of An Capaillin @ 7.30pm Bartley O'Sullivan lecture with Mrs Lib Petch @ 8pm followed by music in the Station House Hotel. Sunday  31st March  Unveiling of the Stallion Custodian Plaque at the Showgrounds, Clifden @ 1pm The Stallion parade will...

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Feb 12 2019

Ruth Rogers receives Special Recognition Award

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by carol

Veteran photojournalist and Connemara Pony breeding expert Ruth Rogers was presented with a Special Recognition Award for her contribution to the industry at yesterday’s The Irish Field Irish Horse World awards in The K Club, Co Kildare, yesterday (Monday). For over 50 years, Ruth Rogers’s camera has documented Ireland’s racing and sport horse scene. Her early career was spent assisting her father George and uncle, CA Rogers, in breaking and training thoroughbred and show horses. Among their successes was Somerville, third in the Cheltenham Gold Cup; Charles Dickens, third in the...

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Feb 11 2019

CPBS Spring Inspections 2019

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by carol

The Connemara Pony Breeders' Society are introducing Linear Profiling for the Colt and Filly Inspections for Spring 2019 Spring Colt Inspections Please note - Colts will be asked to jump - please refer to procedures & conditions for Colt Inspections 2019 -Colt Application Form Procedures & Conditions 2019 -(Colts) DATE VENUE TIME Thursday 28th March 2019 Cavan Equestrian Centre 2pm Friday 29th March 2019 Creagh Equestrian Centre, Ballinasloe, Co Galway 10am Saturday 30th March 2019 CPBS Showgrounds ,Clifden, Co Galway 2pm   Spring Filly Inspections Please note - Fillies will be asked to walk & trot the triangle - please refer to procedures & conditions for Fillies Inspections   2019...

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