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COVID-19 Update – CPBS

[download id="21612"] Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society COVID-19 update     25.03.2020 The CPBS would like to inform all our breeders and members that the CPBS Spring inspections for colts and fillies are on hold until further notice. The CPBS office remains closed to the public but we would encourage our breeders and members to access our services through our website www.cpbs.ie We need to work together during this difficult time. Due diligence and all necessary precautions and considerations should be taken in deference to all concerned in the current difficult and unpredictable situation.   We ask that all...

Spring Festival Postponed

The Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society are closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak and the advice of the HSE . The link to the HSE website for the most up to date information and advice can be found HERE The CPBS has taken the decision to postpone the Spring Festival events which includes Launch of An Capaillin Table Quiz Bartley O’Sullivan lecture International discussion group Stallion parade A decision will be made in the coming days regarding the colt inspections We apologise for any inconvenience cause, however the decision is taken in the best interests of our breeders, members, council...

Council Meeting 10.12.2019

Press Release from AGM – 2019

The Annual General Meeting of the Connemara Pony Breeder’s Society took place on Saturday, 7th December, 2020 in the Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe. A quorum was reached and the meeting commenced at 1pm. Company secretary Ann Marie Conroy presided as chairman. At the meeting the results of the 2019 election were announced as follows:   Connacht:  Kevin Bolger - 3 year term Martin Coyne - 1 year casual vacancy Priscilla Diamond - 3 year term Patrick Flanagan - 3 year term Daragh Kevin O Tuairisg - 3 year term   Leinster: Claire Oakes - 3...

CPBS Council Election

The CPBS Council Election count that took place this morning at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway has now been concluded. The following five candidates have been elected for Connacht Mr. Kevin Bolger - Seat C9 - 3 year term Mr. Daragh Kevin Ó Tuairisg - Seat C10 - 3 year term Ms. Priscilla Diamond - Seat C11 - 3 year term Mr. Patrick Flanagan - Seat C12 - 3 year term Mr. Martin Coyne - Seat C5 - 1 year term (casual vacancy)   The following candidate's have also been elected Mrs. Ulla Dorothy Connolly (Munster - Seat...

HWSD and purchasing a pony

HWSD (Hoof Wall Separation Disease), a genetically inherited disorder of the hoof wall which has been diagnosed in a very small percentage of Connemara ponies* is of concern to purchasers and breeders alike, as it affects the welfare of any pony that inherits two copies of this mutated gene and is thereby affected (HWSD/HWSD). By inference if that pony remains in the herd it also affects the overall quality of the herd. When purchasing a Connemara pony always check the Lifetime Document/Passport to make sure you know the HWSD status of...

2019 Annual General Meeting

The 2019 Connemara Pony Breeders Society AGM will take place on Saturday 7th December at 12 noon in the Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. Registration desk will open at 10.30am and members are asked to bring their letter of notice with them on the day of the AGM and present to staff at the desk when checking in. Only paid up members of the CPBS will be admitted to the AGM Copy of the end of year accounts and 2018 AGM minutes can be downloaded below Accounts:  CPBS Accounts 31st December 2018 AGM Minutes 2018:...