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Nov 11 2021

AGM 7th November 2021

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AGM 7th November 2021 a brief summary  The CPBS would like to thank all those who logged on for the online AGM. Hopefully this is the last year that the AGM will need to be held in such a format. Eighty-seven members attended. The Council apologise for the late start of the meeting but technical difficulties were encountered by some logging on which caused a small delay in proceedings. The minutes of the previous AGM were approved and questions taken from the floor. The Society’s accounts were considered to be in...

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Nov 03 2021

CPBS Christmas Show 2021

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by carol

The CPBS are delighted to be running a two day Christmas Show on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th December in Creagh Equestrian Centre, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. Please click for list of classes: Christmas Show 2021 Entries for the In-hand classes will be taken online and will open via https://itsplainsailing.com/org/cpbs  at 12 noon on Thursday 4th November. Closing date for entries will be Friday 3rd December.  ...

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Oct 14 2021

ANNUAL CONNEMARA PONY SHOW 2022

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ANNUAL CONNEMARA PONY SHOW 2022 8 – 12 August 2022 Due to the rescheduling of the Annual Dublin Horse Show to the third week of August for 2022, the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society consider it is to the best advantage for the Connemara pony, society members, its supporters and the wider horse world to bring forward the dates for the 2022 Annual Connemara Pony Show by one week to 8th -12th August. This way the concerns and interests of all are accommodated. We look forward to welcoming you back to Clifden in...

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Oct 07 2021

2021 CPBS Council Elections

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by carol

The allocation of council seats for the Connacht region took place on Wednesday (6th October) at 8pm in the Salthill Hotel, Galway.  Mr. Tom Burke (Peace Commissioner) carried out the draw.  Candidates along with one observer were invited to attend. The following is the result of the draw in order   Seat C1 – Mr. Johnny Brady (3 year term) Seat C2- Mrs. Fiona Grimes (3 year term) Seat C3 – Mr. Peter J O’Malley (3 year term) Seat C4 – Mr. Ciaran Curran (3 year term) Seat C7 – Mr. Ray Halpin (2 year term) Seat C11...

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Sep 20 2021

FREE HWSD TESTING – CLOSED

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by carol

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...

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Sep 16 2021

CPBS Council Election 2021

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by carol

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....

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Sep 16 2021

Statement from Weatherbys Scientific re DNA delays

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by carol

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....

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Sep 16 2021

CPBS STATEMENT re SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

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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...

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