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Nov 09 2018

CPBS Christmas Show

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by Aine

The annual CPBS Christmas Show takes place on Sunday 9th December at Creagh Equestrian Centre, Ballinasloe, Co Galway.  Showjumping and In-Hand classes with great prize funds. Please find schedule and entry form attached. Christmas Show Schedule - 2018 Christmas Show 2018 - Entry Form...

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Oct 31 2018

Passing of Countess April Merveldt

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by Aine

Countess April Merveldt passed away peacefully yesterday evening (October 30) in Naas hospital. Aged 91, she will be remembered in many walks of equestrian life, from winning the bareback high jump in Calgary in the 1940s and show jumping, in the dressage world, her development of the working hunter classes in the Irish Pony Society from her experiences and knowledge gained from her time spent in California, in the pony club, to her passionate interest in the Connemara pony. A long time supporter and member of the Connemara Pony Breeders'...

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Oct 19 2018

Horse of the Year Show 2018

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by Aine

Recognition for Connemara Breeder, Henry O'Toole We would like to congratulate Henry O’Toole and his family on winning the “Connemara Breeder of the Year Award” at the recent Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). Such a wonderful achievement and a great reflection on the quality of ponies bred under the "Castle" prefix. Castle Connemara Ponies Well done again on a fantastic achievement and wishing you continued breeding success for the future. Henry and his family travelled to HOYS to receive the award. The HOYS Leading Breeder Awards series is kindly sponsored by...

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Oct 10 2018

Passing of Henry Kelly

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by Aine

It is with great sadness this morning that the CPBS learn of the passing of our dear friend Henry Kelly. Henry was more than a Connemara pony enthusiast he was a fanatic. With great ambition and determination he founded his Coilltedubh stud. Henry served on the CPBS council from  2007-2010 he was a CPBS  inspector and judge, he judged at many shows here in Ireland, we had the honour and privilege of Henry judging at our breed show in Clifden in 2016 . Henry also enjoyed his trips abroad to...

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