Mar
10
2021
Online Stallion Directory
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Blog
News & Updates from Connemara Pony Breeders Society
Feb
23
2021
Pat Lyne Remembered
The Connemara pony and its kinsfolk have lost a true friend with the sad news that Pat Lyne has passed away, aged 91 years. Although living in the United Kingdom, Pat had a very close association with the people of Connemara and their ponies for over forty years, and her immeasurable amount of knowledge gleaned was demonstrated in the many books she wrote rolling back the mists of time and place, taking readers down many a boreen to meet famous ponies and breeders, discuss diverse pedigree lines and share recollections...
Jan
19
2021
International Travel for Equines
The procedures for International Travel for Equines changed on 1 January 2021 when the United Kingdom left the European Union. The United Kingdom may be used as a landbridge for access to the continent. The procedures for this differ to direct import/export with the United Kingdom. All paperwork must be completed online at least 24 hours prior to departure. It is imperative that all information provided to the authorities is accurate and corresponds correctly with the animal in question. The correct passport must accompany all animals travelling. Full information and...
Jan
05
2021
CPBS office remains closed to the public.
The CPBS office is closed to the public for the duration of the level 5 restrictions. We would ask our breeders and members to use our online services and email queries where possible to email [email protected], as staff are both working remotely and from the office. Thank you and stay safe. 05.01.2021...
Dec
21
2020
CPBS Council 2020/2021
Following the AGM December 13, the CPBS are delighted to welcome incoming council members, Eimear Coleman (Munster), Gearoid Curran (Connacht), Joanne Hunter (Ulster) and Henry O'Toole (Connacht) for 2021. The full council is as follows Ann Marie Conroy (President) Dave Sheedy ( Vice- President) Priscilla Diamond (Finance Officer) Ray Halpin (Human Resource Officer) Pat Geoghegan (Company Secretary) Kevin Bolger, Séan Carey, Eimear Coleman, Ulla Dorothea Connolly, Martin Coyne, Ciaran Curran, Gearoid Curran, Patrick Flanagan, Fiona Grimes, Barbara Hoffman, Joanne Hunter, Phyllis Jones, Clare Oakes, Henry O’ Toole, Daragh Kevin Ó’Tuairisg. ...
Nov
20
2020
Kylemore Abbey to place Connemara mare and foal in Áras Paddocks
Kylemore Abbey is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership between Áras an Uachtaráin and the Abbey whereby each year a Connemara mare and foal from the Kylemore Herd will take up residence with the President of Ireland and graze the Áras paddocks from May to September. The partnership was formed following discussions implementing biodiversity grazing strategies in both the Áras and Kylemore Abbey and a subsequent visit to Kylemore by President Higgins and his wife Sabina. Conor Coyne, Executive Director of Kylemore Abbey explained, “It will provide an opportunity to...
Nov
09
2020
Annual General Meeting 2020
Due to the ongoing Covid restrictions with regard to the number of people permitted to attend an organized indoor gathering, it is not possible to hold the AGM in person before year end. However due to recent Covid 19 legislation it is now possible to proceed with a virtual AGM. The CPBS will hold a virtual AGM of the Society on Sunday 13th December, 2020 @ 2pm To register to attend the AGM (CPBS members only) please click on the link https://cpbs.ie/agm2020/ Minutes from the 2019 AGM - Minutes - AGM 2019 CPBS Accounts year ended...
Oct
31
2020
CPBS Council Election
The CPBS council election has commenced at the Claregalway Community Centre, Claregalway, Co Galway. The following candidates have been deemed elected Munster Ms. Eimear Coleman (Seat M2) Ulster Ms. Joanne Hunter (Seat U2) Leinster Mr. Pat Geoghegan (Seat L2) Connacht Mr. Martin Coyne (Seat C5) Mr.Gearoid Curran (Seat C6) Mr. Sean Carey (Seat C7) Mr. Henry O'Toole (Seat C8) Congratulations to all candidates ...
Oct
27
2020
CPBS office closed to public
The CPBS office is closed to the public for the duration of the level 5 restrictions. If you need to contact the office please send us an email to [email protected] Thank you...
Oct
01
2020
Lists of inspected colts – Autumn 2020
Please find attached the list of colts and photos presented for inspection in Creagh Equestrian Centre from the 11th-13th September. Please click here -CPBS COLTS INSPECTIONS 2020 -...