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Nov 30 2023

Foal Forecasts 2024 for SNP (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism) Testing

Annoucement, Announcement, Latest News
by Mike Burns

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...

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Nov 22 2023

CPBS Christmas Show 2023

Announcement, Latest News, Notice, Pony Show
by Aine

CPBS Christmas Show Sunday 10th December 2023 Creagh Equestrian Centre, Ballinasloe, Co Galway  Registered Connemara ponies only - Entries taken on the day €10 Showjumping (indoors) – Starting 9am sharp Class 1: 60/70cm Showjumping Online Application Class 1  Prize fund of €150 (divided between all the clear rounds) Class 2: 70/80cm Showjumping Online Application Class 2  Prize fund of €150 (divided between all the clear rounds) Class 3: 90/1m Speed Showjumping Online Application Class 3 Prize Fund of €350 (1st: €150, 2nd: €90, 3rd: €60) Showjumping is run under SJAI rules (no points given). Any age rider.     In Hand Classes 1pm start (approximate time) Class...

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Nov 21 2023

Election Results & Council – Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society – 2023/2024

Announcement, Latest News, Notice
by Aine Ui Fhoghlua

The following four candidates were elected in Connacht   Mr Noel Brett – Seat C5 for 3 Years Mr Martin Coyne – Seat C6 for 2 Years Mr Noel Mahon – Seat C7 for 3 Years Mr Gearóid Curran – Seat C8 for 3 Years   The following candidate was elected in Leinster   Mr Pat Geoghegan - Seat L2 for 1 Year   The following candidate was elected in Munster   Ms Cáit Hennessy - Seat M2 for 3 Years   The following candidate was elected in Ulster   Ms Joanne Hunter Flynn - Seat U1 for 2 Years   [no_ordered_list] Officers & Council of the CPBS 2023-2024 Executive  Uachtarán –...

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Nov 21 2023

CPBS Office Opening & Telephone Line Hours

Announcement, CPBS Office, Latest News, Online, Reminders
by Aine

  CPBS Office (H71 YA09)  &  Telephone Lines (095-21863)   Open to the public on Monday - Wednesday - Friday 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. ~~~~~~~~~~ Tuesday & Thursday 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.   Please note that under GDPR details may only be discussed with the registered owner Please have pony details - ie correct name, UELN, or Microchip available before contacting office Applications in relation to issuing of kits, transfers, passports, etc. are dealt with in strict rotation as they are received or dropped off at the office - counter service is strictly a drop-off or pick-up one. ...

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Oct 25 2023

Passport Information

Latest News
by Mike Burns

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....

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Oct 20 2023

2022 CPBS Accounts

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by Mike Burns

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....

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Oct 13 2023

Marketing Consultancy Support DAFM

Latest News
by Mike Burns

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...

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Oct 02 2023

New Ballot Paper Connaught Region

Announcement, Latest News, Notice
by Mike Burns

** 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....

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