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News & Updates from Connemara Pony Breeders SocietyBreyer Connemara Pony Model– BANKS VANILLA
Bank Vanilla Breyer Model! Noel Noonan of Manor Connemara Ponies is thrilled that his renowned mare Banks Vanilla, the Res. Sup. Champion in Clifden, HOYS & Olympia Winner will feature as the new Bryer model which will be released at the Olympia Horse Show later this month( See details below if you want to have your very own Banks Vanilla) .Santa will be busy delivering these on Christmas Eve!!...
CPBS Christmas Weekend
The Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society has an exciting weekend planned for Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December. On Saturday the annual Christmas Show will take place in Creagh Equestrian Centre, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Starting at 11am there will be a colt foal class followed by a filly foal class. Each class features a prize fund of €500. The winner will also receive a Galway Crystal Trophy and Perpetual Plaque. Cul Bán Mistress has achieved phenomenal success in showjumping recently and her owner Clive Swindell will be presented with the 2015 Connemara...
January Inspection
A one day inspection will be held for colts and fillies on Saturday 9th January in Creagh Equestrian Centre, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Application forms can be downloaded below. Application Form Inspection Rules ...
2015 Connemara Pony Performance Award
2015 Connemara Pony Performance Award will be awarded to Cul Bán Mistress at the CPBS Christmas Show on Saturday 12th December at Creagh Equestrian Centre, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. Owner Clive Swindell and Cul Bán Mistress will be present to accept the award. Cul Bán Mistress Ginger McCain trainer of the legendary racehorse Red Rum stated that you only needed one good horse to put your name on the map, and Cul Bán Mistress has done that for owner Clive Swindell placing him in the epicenter of competive performance ponies. From Doyle’s Equestrian to...
Council Meeting Report
The current Council of the CPBS held its final meeting last night having met fourteen times since the AGM last year. Following the AGM the newly elected Council will be in place. It was agreed to hold the stallion parade on Sunday 3rd April in Clifden. The Council acknowledged the huge success achieved by Cúl Bán Mistress in showjumping this year and it was agreed to make a presentation to her owner at the Christmas show. It was agreed that Blue Eyed Cream ponies are now eligible for Class one in the...
CPBS Council Election
Following the counting of votes from Leinster today in Hayden's Hotel, Ballinasloe the following have been elected to the Council of the CPBS: Mr. Noel Farrell (1st Count) Ms. Denise Norton (3rd Count) Mr. Patrick Geoghegan (4th Count) The following candidates have been elected in the Connacht region: Mr. Noel Brett (1st Count) Mr. Jim Mullaney (1st Count) Mr. Eamon McDonagh (1st Count) Mr. Jerry Mahon (1st Count) Mr. Frank Quinn (1st Count) Mr. Gearóid Curran (1st Count) Mr. Kevin Bolger (2nd Count) Mr. Séan Carey (9th Count) Mr. Dermot Power (9th Count) Mr. Peter J. O'Malley (9th Count) Mr. Keith Murray (10th Count) Mr. Michael...
CPBS Christmas Show
The annual Christmas Show will take place in Creagh Equestrian Centre, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway on Saturday 12th December. As usual there will be a colt foal and filly foal class. Each featuring a prize fund of €500. Classes will commence at 11am. Entry forms can be downloaded below. The CPBS are pleased to announce that they will be running their first ever show jumping competition at the Christmas Show, There will be three classes Mini (70-80cms) Midi (90cms) and Maxi (1metre). With €1000 prize money, it's time to jump on it...
CPBS Postal Vote
Just a reminder that completed ballot papers must arrive on or before Wednesday 11th November for the upcoming CPBS Council Election....
CPBS Council Elections
The closing date for receipt of ballot papers for the 2015 CPBS Council Elections is Wednesday 11th November. Mr. Dermot Buckley, Returning Officer, will count the votes on Thursday 12th November in Hayden's Hotel, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway commencing at 11am....