Connemara Pony Breeders' Society Colt/Stallion Inspections Please find list of colts/stallions for inspection at Creagh Equestrian Centre Sunday 26th September. Please note the CPBS colt/stallion inspections are private and strictly no spectators. Results and photos will be published once the Inspections are complete. To view the list of colts please click here: Colt-Stallion List Autumn 2021...
We are no longer accepting applications for the FREE HWSD TESTING as we have reached capacity. Thank you to everyone who submitted applications. FREE HWSD TESTING- LIMITED OFFER Registered Connemara Mares and Stallions Only Participants must complete & return by 1st October 2021 The eradication of HWSD has been a focal point within the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society (CPBS) since its verification and confirmation by Weatherbys in 2015. Since then, the CPBS have taken steps to aid breeders eradicate the disease for future generations. It is vital to the future of the Connemara pony that...
Thirteen nomination papers were returned by 1 September for the forthcoming elections to Council. Of these, five were found not to be compliant with the conditions required for submission as agreed by Council 2021. Non-adherence to the conditions included the following: membership numbers not matching proposer, incorrect membership numbers, non-member proposer, failure to fill out the form as requested, proposer incorrect number, non-compliance of returning the full application, non-compliance with method of returning nomination papers by registered post. The non-compliant candidates have been duly informed of their non-adherence....
The CPBS are currently experiencing delays in DNA results due to technical and supply chain issues in Weatherbys Scientific. Please find statement from Weatherbys Scientific on the issue. Weatherbys Scientific_CPBS DNA Delay Statement_15092021 We appreciate your patience in this matter....
Recently, comments concerning the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society and its Council have been made on social media platforms. Given the content and slanderous nature of some of these comments the Council consider that there appears to be a vexatious and malicious campaign afoot in a deliberate attempt to damage the reputation of the Society and its work. The statements and posts made are being investigated, and also, having identified a leak in confidentiality, steps are being taken to address these very serious matters. The Council wish to assure members that...
2015 Weatherbys Scientific (Ireland) confirm HWSD test relevant to Connemara ponies 2016 Testing of all pure bred foals via Weatherbys prior to registration. Result stamped on passport 2016 Tribute to Jocelyn Davies and Penny Huggons, who pioneered the study of HWSD, in An Capaillin 2016 2016 Veterinarian Kate Murray MRCVS commissioned to prepare explanatory leaflet A4 4pp illus. colour for Society. Posted on website late 2016, available to download and distributed to all members of CPBS 2017 Press release to Irish Field, national weekly equine specialist newspaper, and veterinary press. Article in Field on two occasions, advertisements...
The following nominations have been received from candidates seeking election to the Council of the Connemara Pony Breeders’ society in accordance with Article 15 of the CPBS Constitution by the closing date of 01/09/2021 Connacht John F Brady (Co Mayo) "I am a member of CPBS for 15 years and involved with Connemara’s for over 20 years breeding, breaking and producing. I feel there is a need for equality in performance and showing within the CPBS. This is why I am seeking election" Vincent Costello ( Co Galway) "I have always had an...
At the recent Performance Indicator Assessments of the CPBS, open to Class 1 fillies and mares of three and four years of age, there were 21 entries, with one withdrawal. Of the 20 participating ponies 16 achieved a score of 75 or over, out of 100, receiving a 'bronze' award and 50 merits. The remaining four scored below the 75 mark and each was awarded 30 merits. All participating owners will receive a video of their pony and an official photograph. The full results and breeding are attached. Results: PIA Results...
AGM 2021 The 2021 Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society Annual General meeting will take place on Sunday 7th November 2021. The meeting will be held virtually and all members are invited to attend. Time to be confirmed. Council Nominations are now been accepted, please click here to download: CPBS Council Nomination Form 2021 Any person elected to the Council of the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society undertakes and accepts to uphold and abide by the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Society and its Rules, Regulations and Bye Laws. He or she will...
Applications are now being accepted for the Autumn Colt/Stallion Inspections 2021 Online applications open until Tuesday 31st August 2021 Please note: If the daily quota of 22 is not reached for Colt/Stallion Inspections the CPBS will hold the inspections on Sunday 26th September only. Please select your preferred date below:- Autumn Colt Inspections Creagh Equestrian Centre – Saturday 25th September: https://www.itsplainsailing.com/club/cpbs#event-18612 Autumn Colt Inspections Creagh Equestrian Centre – Sunday 26th September: https://www.itsplainsailing.com/club/cpbs#event-18613 Applications are now being accepted for the ** Additional Centres for Filly/Mare Inspections** Autumn Filly/Mare Inspections 2021 Online applications open until Tuesday 31st August 2021 Please select your preferred centre and...