Showjumping Competition
As part of our Spring festival a showjumping competition will take place in Clifden on Saturday 2nd April for registered Connemara ponies. There will be a mini, midi, maxi and 1.10m competition. More details to follow....
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News & Updates from Connemara Pony Breeders SocietyCouncil Meeting Report
Please note in the Council meeting report of 31st January 2016 and in the recent edition of the Farmers Journal the suggestions put forward in relation to inspections were proposals and decisions on inspections will be made at the CPBS Council meeting on the 29th February....
Our Mission Statement
“The Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society is committed to support its members to establish the Connemara Pony as the world’s premier pony for sport and recreation through the provision of services of the highest standards of excellence, and to act in the best interests of its members and its affiliated Societies throughout the world.”...
Stallion Parade 2016
The Connemara Pony Breeders' Society Stallion Parade will take place on Sunday 3rd of April in the Showgrounds, Clifden at 12 noon. Please find entry form below Stallion Parade Entry form - 2016 ...
Death of Tomás Ó’Máille
The Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society is sorry to hear of the recent passing of Tomás O’Máille from Derrartha Beg, Ceathr Rua. Tomás and his brother Bartley bred Connemara ponies under the prefix “Derrartha”. The brothers stood many stallions including Abbeyleix Owen, Maam Hill, Loobeen Larry, Fort Dara, Seafield Silver Rogue, Cong Admiral and Robe Blue Thunder. Tomás served as a CPBS Council member from 1998 to 1999. Tomás will be sadly missed by his many friends at the Connemara Pony shows. The society wishes to offer its condolences to the Ó’Máille...
Equine Premises Number
Please note any foal registration forms received without an Equine Premises Number will be returned. To apply for an Equine Premises Number from the Department of Agriculture please visit https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/animalhealthwelfare/animalwelfare/registrationofpremisesanimals/registrationofhorsepremises/ ....
Connacht Spring Show 2016
The Connacht Spring Show takes place on Sunday 15th May 2016 at Ballinrobe racecourse, Co Mayo. Entry forms and schedule are available to download from http://www.connachtspringshow.com...
CPBS Council Meeting Report
The Council of the CPBS met yesterday for their second meeting of 2016. The meeting was tinged with sadness as Council member Eamon McDonagh passed away since the last meeting. Eamon’s work with the Memorandum and Articles committee was acknowledged as was his commitment to the Society and the Connemara pony. Following a request from the Southern Connemara Pony Group it was agreed to give a High Performance Qualifier to the Cork Summer Show taking place in June. The main part of the meeting was taken up with the sub committees and...
CPBS Spring Inspections
It is not envisaged that the CPBS Colt and Filly Inspections will take place before May 1st. Once available dates and venues will be posted online....
Certificate in Equine Transport
Diamonds Equestrian Centre are hoping to hold a training evening for the Certificate in Equine Transport. The course will consist of a 2 hour theory on a Wednesday evening 7pm-9pm in Renvyle, Co Galway. Once numbers are confirmed the date will be confirmed but it is hoped to be held in early February. The course costs €150. Please contact our office on 095 21863 if you would like to avail of this opportunity. Details of course below; Certificate in Equine Transport It's the Law From 3rd January 2008 any person who drives...