The date for the 2018 AGM has been set for Sunday 23rd September. The AGM will be held in Gullanes Hotel, Ballinasloe, Co Galway from 2pm until 5pm. You must be a member of the Connemara Pony Society to attend the meeting and registrations will start at 12.30pm. Please find copy of draft Accounts: Accounts 2017 (Draft) Please find copy of draft Minutes: AGM Minutes 2017...
Congratulations to Max Foley riding Bearna Rua Jenny who was crowned highest placed Connemara at the Allianz Starfinder of the Future final at Ard Chuain Equestrian Centre on Saturday. Bearna Rua Jenny is by Templebready Bo'Sun and ex: Bell Moonlight. Owned and bred by Eugene Hannon, Coolcullen, Co Kilkenny. Congratulations to Cul Ban Mistress and Fran Derwin who finished as leading rider and pony combination in the 135 Coolmore pony premier league...
The Autumn Filly Inspections/classifications will commence the week of the 24th September. Please see link below to download an application form, rules and conditions for the inspection. Closing date for applications is Friday 14th September 2018 @ 5pm. Autumn Fillies...
Colt inspections will take place on Wednesday 26th September 2018 in Mullingar Equestrian Centre, Athlone Road, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath Please see link below to download an application form, rules and conditions for the inspection. Closing date for applications is Friday 14th September 2018 @ 5pm. Colts Autumn 2018 ...
The 2 day August sales of Connemara ponies took place on Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 with a packed catalogue of 462 lots. From this number 404 passed through the ring over the 2 days with 297 been sold. The highest overseas number purchased was to the UK, with 32 ponies heading over to our closest neighbors. 31 ponies went to France, 28 to Holland, 24 to Germany, 19 to Spain and 3 to Austria. Highest price over the 2 days was €7,600 which was sold by Christina o Donnell...
Well done to all competitors in the Dog Show on Thursday! Below are the winners of each class. Class 1 Puppy: 'Mara' - German Shephard, owned by Catriona McQ. Class 3 Gundogs: 'Gilly' - Cocker Spaniel, owned by J Walsh. Class 4 Terriers: 'Cala' - American Staffordshire, owned by G Clarke. Class 5 Utility: 'Bailey' - Shih Tzu, owned by E Conneely. Class 6 Working: 'Jazz' - Doberman, owned by L Platt Class 7 Patoral: 'Bruce' - Border Collie, owned by M Selcova. Class 8 Toy: 'Miley' - Pug, owned by J Staunton. Class 9 Dog Handled by a...
The Clifden 2018 Puissance Winner is Talitha Diamond and Sea Storm clearing the wall at 1metre 55cms. Sea Storm is sired by Ballinavilla Prince and ex Little Nora (Windys Boy) ...
1st 516 Owner: Ms Noreen O'Connor; Ashwood Lower, Arklow Co Wicklow Breeder: MR SEAN HYNES Pony: AGHARANNY MINSTREL S1-372100400003365 Sire: Castleside JJ S1-S0001047 Dam: Silver Mint M1-M0013775 Rider/ Handler: Edwina O’Connor Qualified: Midlands Show 2nd 511 Owner: Theresa & Michael Clarke; 122 Dargle Wood, Knocklyon Road Dublin Breeder: Tommie Clarke Pony: GREY SMOKE S3‑372100400005827 Sire: ALL SMOKE S1‑S0001162 Dam: FADED PANSY M1‑M0009126 Rider/ Handler: Alicia Devlin Byrne Qualified: North East Connemara Pony Show 3rd 522 Owner: Miss A Smith; 328 Lowerhouse Lane, Bly Lancs Bb12 6Nb UK Breeder: MR THOMAS FOLAN Pony: LABURNUM RICHARD S3-372100400004345B Sire: RYNN RICHARD S1-S0000904 Dam: BALLINAKILL LASS M1-M0013370 Rider/ Handler: Amy Smith Qualified: Moycullen Show 4th 509 Owner:...
Champion Owner: Ms Noreen O'Connor; Ashwood Lower, Arklow Co Wicklow Breeder: MR SEAN HYNES Pony: AGHARANNY MINSTREL S1‑372100400003365B Sire: CASTLESIDE JJ S1‑S0001047 Dam: SILVER MINT M1‑M0013775 Rider/ Handler: Edwina O'Connor Reserve Champion Owner: Lucy Glynn & Gill Glynn; Chequer Hill, Barnaslingan Lane Kilternan Dublin 18 Breeder: MRS JEANN MAC CLANCY Pony: GLENMORE BUSTER G1‑372004100014590 Sire: BROCK LODGE BUSTER S1‑372100400001229 Dam: LACKEN MIST M1‑M0013905 Rider/ Handler: Jade Morton...