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May 31 2019

High Performance Qualifiers – Balmoral Results

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by Aine

The first of the High Performance qualifiers took place at Balmoral Show on Thursday 16th May.  Please find list of ponies and riders qualified below for the final to be held on Friday 16th August at the Connemara Pony Show. 1st         Pony: Grey Smoke                 Owner: Michael & Theresa Clarke                 Rider: Alicia Devlin Byrne 2nd          Pony: Agharanny Minstrel                 Owner: Noreen O’Connor                 Rider: Edwina O’Connor 3rd           Pony: Longwood Dawn                 Owner: Alison Mc Clenaghan                 Rider: Holly Mc Clenaghan 4th           Pony:  Clonmoylan Red Hugh                 Owner: Marjorie Hardiman                 Rider: Jane Field  ...

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May 15 2019

HWSD Results

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by Aine

All new  Connemara pony registrations since 2016 are tested for HWSD (Hoof Wall Separation Disease) and will have the result stamped on the inside of the back cover of their CPBS passport. Any Connemara pony  tested for HWSD and where the  result is reported to the CPBS will also have their passport stamped. Please ensure to check or ask when purchasing a Connemara Pony or bringing your mare to stud. We would encourage all breeders to have their mares tested. Download the application form to have your mare/pony tested here: https://cpbs.ie/hwsd-form/...

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May 07 2019

CPBS Merit Scheme 2019

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by Aine

Connemara Merit Scheme takes off the ground Last year, the Connemara Pony Breeders Society introduced a merit award scheme for Connemara ridden and performance ponies registered with the Society and generally not competing in mainstream competitions. It is hoped that this scheme will develop and improve in the coming years and encourage higher entries at shows throughout the country. For the moment a limited number of shows and classes as detailed below are part of the pilot scheme, and the first four places in the Connemara Ridden and Connemara Working Hunter...

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May 03 2019

Sports Pony Challenge

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by Aine

Sports Pony Challenge. Qualifier. Saturday 11th May 2019 at Galway Equestrian Centre.   6 Classes: - 133 cm ponies. - 143 cm ponies. - 153 cm ponies. - 158 cm ponies. - U16 Connemaras. - O16 Connemaras.   It is a three phase competition: - Dressage. - Performance Working Hunter (Derby style track). - Show jumping.   This competition is a fantastic way to practice for the Performance Connemara classes at the RDS and Clifden.   For further information, please contact Libby Wentges (087 1335380) or Dorothy Guilford (087 2486959). You can also visit the Sports Pony Challenge section on the Irish Pony Society website (http://www.irishponysociety.ie/sportsponychallenge/).   The finals of the Sports Pony...

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Apr 04 2019

Colt Inspections – Spring 2019

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Colts passed as Class One - Spring 2019 Download the list of Class 1 stallions here : Class 1 Stallions Spring 2019 No: 601 Killea Legend No: 611 Mirah De Goariva No 616: Smokey Dancer No 618: Carrowmore Shadow No: 621 Rocklawn Hercules No: 622 Banks Donovan No 639 Castle Marksman No 641 Gentle Jango No: 642 Fernville Gladiator No 643: Ardbear Village Robin  ...

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Apr 03 2019

Spring Festival 2019

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by Aine

The Connemara Pony Breeders Spring Weekend is a special time in the Society’s busy calendar year. Last Saturday was the final day of the colt inspections, at which over three days, more than 50 Connemara ponies were presented at centres around the country, with a total of 10 receiving Class 1 stallion status. Twelve international delegates attended an educational seminar on breed type and linear profiling on the Saturday morning. This took place in Ring 1 at the Showgrounds and was a very successful occasion. It is hoped that it will...

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Feb 20 2019

Clifden High Performance Qualifiers 2019

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Please find list of qualifiers for the Clifden High Performance . Final to be held on Friday 16th August at the Connemara Pony Show with a prize fund of €3,000 Clifden High Performance Qualifiers 2019 Clifden High Performance 2019 (Rules)  ...

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Feb 12 2019

Spring Festival

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2019 Spring Festival  Thursday 28th March @ 2pm - Colt Inspections - Cavan Equestrian Centre, Latt, Co Cavan Friday 29th March @ 10am - Colt Inspections - Creagh Equestrian Centre, Creagh, Ballinasloe, Co Galway Saturday 30th March @ 2pm - Colt Inspections - The Showgrounds, Clifden, Co Galway   Saturday evening at the Station House Theatre, Clifden Reception, tea/coffee @ 7pm Launch of An Capaillin @ 7.30pm Bartley O'Sullivan lecture with Mrs Lib Petch @ 8pm followed by music in the Station House Hotel. Sunday  31st March  Unveiling of the Stallion Custodian Plaque at the Showgrounds, Clifden @ 1pm The Stallion parade will...

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