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News & Updates from Connemara Pony Breeders Society

Proposed Changes to Memorandum and Articles

A number of information sessions are being organised around the country for CPBS members to discuss the proposed changes to the current Memorandum and Articles of Association. The proposed amendments to the existing CPBS Memorandum and Articles provide for transparency and accountability which will guide the Society as a limited company in managing its business in a professional manner into the future. Key features include: All Ireland Representation Province Representation Seat allocated on a Province basis. Council size increased to 21. Minimum of 7 seats available for election to Council each year. Seats allocated on the basis...

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Council Meeting Report

The Council of the CPBS met last night in the Westwood House Hotel in Galway. A commitment was given by the Council at the last AGM to hold an EGM before the end of this Summer. Last night it was agreed to hold the EGM on Friday 17th July 2015 in Ballinasloe at 8.30pm. Unfortunately it would be impossible to hold the meeting on a Saturday or Sunday due to the large number of shows taking place during the Summer. Jerry Mahon informed the meeting that the Revenue Commissioners have...

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Danish and Swedish Societies Celebrate Jubillee Anniversaries

The Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society wishes to congratulate the Danish and Swedish Connemara Pony Societies on their Golden Jubilees and thank their breeders for the support they have given the pony and its breeders here in Ireland over the last fifty years. Both the Danish Society (since 1964) and Swedish Society (since 1965) have promoted and championed the Connemara pony in Scandinavia with great success. The CPBS very much appreciates their work. Over the last fifty years enduring friendships have blossomed between breeders in the three countries and the annual influx...

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Connemara Pony Festival

The 2015 Connemara Pony Festival will take place in Clifden from Sunday 16th August to Sunday 23rd August. The highlight of the festival is the Connemara Pony Show taking place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday....

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3yr Old Loose Jumping

The annual 3yr old Loose Jumping Competition final  will be held on Wednesday 19th of August 2015 in the Showgrounds, Clifden, Co. Galway.  Please note there is just one qualifier which is to be held on Saturday 25th of July 2015 at Mullingar Equestrian Centre, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Please see link below to download the entry form and rules for the 2015 3yr old Loose Jumping Competition, this competition is open to Connemara Mares, Geldings, Colts  3yrs of age with a CPBS lifetime document. There will also be a 4yr MARES...

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Training Clinics

Performance training will take place at Clifden Showgrounds starting in June. Training will include: Ridden shows, working hunter, showjumping and dressage. The course will include two cross country training days at The Parks, Moycullen. A show will be held on final day. This training is open to adults or children with a Connemara pony. For further details and assessment date phone Judy 083 3888135....

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