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Foal Forecasts 2024 for SNP (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism) Testing

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Important Information pre Foaling Season   The introduction of SNP  in 2023 extended the testing process in the lab and in many cases (especially when the parents are not SNP genotyped) this led to longer turnaround times with samples resulting in the delay in issuing foal passports. Weatherbys Scientific are working with the CPBS to address the delays that occurred during 2023 and an integral aspect of progress in the processing of samples is the Dam & Sire are both SNP typed and have been issued with a Genotype number prior to...

Passport Information

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For breeders’ information, the number of passports issued by the CPBS office so far this year is 2155.  To date the number of 2023 foal passports issued is 957.   We have issued passports for all positive results received from Weatherby's Scientific.   To those who have received undesired results we are working on a solutions to resolve these issues with minimal impact on the breeder.   We would like to thank all our breeders' and members' for their continued support and understanding during the transition from Microsatellite to SNP testing....

2022 CPBS Accounts

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The 2023 Connemara Pony Breeders' Society AGM takes place on Sunday 12th November at 12 noon in the Oughterard Community Center. Please find copies of the 2022 Accounts CPBS Accounts 31st December 2022 Only Members of the CPBS are permitted to attend the AGM....

Marketing Consultancy Support DAFM

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The Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society would like to thank the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine for funding of Marketing consultancy support for this year.  This funding has been used to help increase activities, consistency and presence across digital channels.  This has resulted in  -       The Connemara Breeders’ Society Facebook page amassing a reach of 2 million people as of September 2023 -       Our Facebook following increasing by 137.5% with an increased reach of 706% -       519% increase in posting allowing for more information, coverage and education surrounding the pony, the Society and...

New Ballot Paper Connaught Region

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** Attention ** A new ballot paper has been issued for the Connaught Region as a candidate has been re-added to the nominations list (Mr Noel Brett).   The new ballot paper is WHITE – the previous Connaught ballot paper is now invalid, please be sure to return only the WHITE ballot paper with your vote....

CPBS Ridden Judges Course

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CPBS Ridden Judges Course/Assessment 2023 The Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society will be running a course and assessment for prospective ridden judges. The course will be run on the 14th of October in Co. Galway, Venue to be confirmed. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Applicants must be members of the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society on the date of the assessment. Applicants must have attained their 24th birthday on 1st of January 2023. Applicants must have a vast knowledge of the Connemara pony and relevant riding experience. Applications can made by submitting a CV outlining equestrian, ridden...

Council Nominations 2023

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The following candidates have put their names forward for election in the upcoming CPBS Council Elections 2023 ;   ULSTER (1 SEAT OPEN)   Joanne M Flynn Hunter ****************************************************************   LEINSTER (1 SEAT OPEN)   Michael Igoe Patrick Geoghegan ****************************************************************   MUNSTER (1 SEAT OPEN)   Cáit Hennessy Padraig Kennedy   ****************************************************************   CONNAUGHT (4 SEATS OPEN)   Noel Brett Noel Mahon Martin Coyne Ray Halpin Gearoid Curran Henry O’Toole   **************************************************************** All nomination forms received were deemed valid.  Elections will be held in Connaught, Leinster and Munster (No election will be held in Ulster as there is one candidate to fill one seat)....

SHOW WEEK OPENING HOURS

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The 98th Annual Connemara Pony Show will be taking place at the Showgrounds, Clifden from the 15th to the 18th of August 2023.  In order for the Staff to facilitate the administration and smooth running of the Show and peripheral events during Show Week, the office and phone lines of the CPBS will be closed for regular office administration.  The office phone lines will close from 1pm on Monday 14th of August and reopen at 10am on Monday the 22nd of August. Please do not leave a voicemail message as...

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