Happy Easter
We would like to wish all our breeders and customers a happy easter. The CPBS office is closed Good Friday and Easter Monday and will re open on Tuesday 29th March...
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News & Updates from Connemara Pony Breeders SocietyNew Market for Connemara Ponies
Connemara Pony Sales Clifden is proud to announce that after several months of emails, telephone calls, paperwork and a visit from a delegation of 5 people from South Korea, a fantastic new venture between Clifden Pony Sales and South Korea has resulted in the departure of 30 Connemara Ponies sought by Connemara Pony Sales. The ponies left Clifden & Mullingar for South Korea today. They consisted of 27 in foal mares, 2 ridden ponies and 1 registered Class 1 Stallion. The ponies were sold by 25 different breeders from 10...
Mar
09
2016
Connemara Profiler 1965-2014
Connemara Profiler 1965-2014; is Jenny Hagenbald way of celebrating Sweden 50th birthday The book includes profiles and photgraphs of the outstanding ponies who have contributed to the success of the Connemara Pony in Sweden. Included are such stal worths as - Oxenholm Marble, Tiger Blaze, Slieve Dara, Roundstone Chief, Poetic Justce, Lofty Rose Mount, Hagens Fondora, Dale Haze and Coosheen Finbarr. To get your copy : http://www.bokus.com/cgi-bin/product_search.cgi?ac_used=no&search_word=hagenblad http://www.bokus.com/english A must read...
Mar
08
2016
Maumeen Miley wins at Cavan
Maumeen Miley won the 110m at Cavan Equestrian Centre over the weekend in a field of 90 entries with his rider Jack McKeon. Maumeen Miley was also placed 7th in the 120m. Jack competed on five Connemara ponies over the weekend. Ardara Lady (6 yr old by: Dunally Lad) was also placed in the 110m, Western Easter (9 yr old by: Creemully Western Melody) was clear in the 1m, Laughtonora Lady (6 yr old by: Rosscon Castle King) was 3rd in the 1m and Kilpatrick Shadow (5 yr old by:...
Colt Inspection
A colt inspection will be held on Friday 1st April 2016 in Mullingar Equestrian Centre, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 24th March 2016. Application forms can be downloaded below. Please note the dates for Spring Filly Inspections have not yet been set. Application Form Colts Inspection Rules Colts Spring 2016...
Spring Festival
The Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society Spring Festival will run from Friday 1st April to Sunday 3rd April. Colt inspections will take place in Mullingar Equestrian Centre on Friday commencing at 10am. On Saturday a showjumping competition will take place at the Showgrounds, Clifden for registered Connemara ponies starting at 11am. The competition will feature a mini (70 – 80cms), midi (80 – 90cms), maxi (1m) and a 1.10m. There is an attractive prize fund of €1800 on offer and riders can be any age. Entries will be taken on the day. The...
Irish Green Hunter Qualifiers 2016
The final of the Irish Green Hunter will take place on Wednesday 17th August at the Showgrounds, Clifden, Co Galway. Please find a list of qualifiers and rules attached. Please enter with the show hosting the qualifier. Irish Green Hunter Qualifiers 2016 IRISH CONNEMARA GREEN HUNTER RULES 2016 ...
Council Meeting Report
The third meeting of the CPBS council took place on Monday evening. Regrettably the meeting opened with a minutes silence observed for long standing stallion custodian and breeder Mr. Tomas O Maille who passed away recently. A lengthy discussion took place with regard to the postponement of the Inspections until May. In light of this decision concerns were raised by colt owners regarding loss of covering fees, loss of potential sales and increased livery and production costs. It was agreed that an inspection for Colts will take place on Friday 1st...
High Performance Qualifying Dates
The dates have been finalized for the High Performance and are as follows: 6th June-St. Lukes, Kilronan, Co. Dublin 18th June- Cork County Show 19th June Galway County Show 25th June- Charleville Agri.Show, Co. Cork 28th June- Tattersalls, Co. Meath 2nd July- North East Connemaras, Slane, Co. Meath 10th July- Bridgetown, Co. Clare 17th July- Rathbawn, Co. Kildare 14th August- Moycullen, Co. Galway UK date to be confirmed....
Arena Party
**Arena Party** As previously reported the CPBS are arranging an arena party to assist in events such as inspections, loose jumping etc. The party will be made up of volunteers. Training will be provided which will consist of a two day course Tuesday 8th of March and Tuesday 15th of March at Creagh Equestrian Centre, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway at 10am. The course will be given by Declan Mac Ardle (Teagasc). If you wish to partake please ring the office 095 21863 to secure your place as there is a limit of 15...