Sep
24
2020
Blog
News & Updates from Connemara Pony Breeders Society
Sep
09
2020
Announcements
Inspections: Due to COVID-19 restrictions and Government guidelines spectators will not be permitted at the upcoming colt and filly inspections. Entries will open soon for an additional Autumn inspection centre for mares in Greenacres Equestrian Centre, Convoy, Co Donegal. Date to be confirmed. Phone lines: From Monday 14th September the CPBS phone lines will be on from 9.30am-11.30am daily . Please email urgent queries to [email protected] ...
Sep
07
2020
List of colts for Autumn Inspections 2020
07/09/2020 Please find list of the colts which will be presented for inspections over three days (11th-13th September) at Creagh Equestrian Centre. Due to Government and HSE guidelines in relation to COVID-19, spectators will not be permitted to attend the colt inspections. To view the list click here List of colts for Autumn Inspections 2020...
Sep
03
2020
CPBS Council Nominations
The following nominations have been received from candidates seeking election to the Council of the Connemara Pony Breeders' society in accordance with Article 15 of the CPBS Constitution by the closing date of 01/09/2020 Connacht Sean Carey, Newtown, Creagh, Co Galway Pat Collins, Flaggylane Stables, Knockbrack, Athenry, Co Galway "I Pat Collins will be seeking election in up coming CPBS elections. I'm involved in ponies over 20 years between jumping, hunting and breeding. Hopefully getting elected I'll bring fresh ideas to the table and represent you the breeder. I would appreciate your vote...
Jul
30
2020
CPBS Autumn Inspections 2020
Colt and Filly Inspections 2020 Inspections will be run in accordance with Government and HSE guidelines Download List of Inspection Events & Dates Here >> DOWNLOAD FORMS Download Filly Inspection Application Form >> Download Colt Inspection Application Form >> DOWNLOAD RULES Procedures and Conditions_Colts > Procedures and Conditions_Fillies > COLT INSPECTIONS Creagh Equestrian Centre, Creagh, Ballinasloe, Co Galway Thursday 10th September Friday 11th September Saturday 12th September Sunday 13th September FILLY INSPECTIONS Creagh Equestrian Centre, Creagh, Ballinasloe, Co Galway Tuesday 15th September Uppermace Equestrian Centre, Barnacarroll, Knock, Co Mayo Wednesday 16th September Thursday 17th September Kells Equestrian Centre, Normanstown, Carlanstown, Kells, Co Meath Monday 21st September Thurles Equestrian Centre, Thurles, Co Tipperary Tuesday 22nd...
Jul
30
2020
Annual General Meeting of the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society and Council nominations
The Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society Annual General Meeting is deemed to take place on Sunday 8th November 2020. Venue and time to be confirmed and all activity concerning these arrangements will be in line with Government and HSE guidelines. Nominations are now being accepted for election to the CPBS Council. Please download the form at the link below and return to The Secretary, CPBS, The Showgrounds, Clifden, Co Galway, H71 YA09 before 4pm on Tuesday 1st September 2020 Please download the nomination form here >> CPBS Council Nomination Form - 2020 Council seats seeking...
Jul
30
2020
Webinar – Let’s Talk Equine – Teagasc webinar with CPBS
Let’s Talk Equine - Teagasc webinar in conjunction with the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society Please click on link to watch the recent Let’s Talk Equine webinar where Wendy Conlon (Teagasc) chats to Denise Norton (Edenmist Stud) and Grace Maxwell Murphy (Gleann Rua Stud) on Breeding and Producing Connemara ponies for today’s market. ...
Connemara Livestock Sales – 22 & 23 August 2020
Connemara Livestock Sales - 22 & 23 August 2020 Download 'Connemara Pony Sales - Catalogue 2020' Here >> ...
May
25
2020
Inspections/Covid-19
Concerning the ongoing implications and gradual lifting of restrictions with regard to the coronavirus pandemic, the viability of holding inspections will continue to be monitored. The Council is hopeful that inspections will be held in the Autumn, subject to restrictions being further eased and that it is possible to put suitable procedures and precautions in place given the pandemic. The Council regrets it is not in a position to make any firm decision regarding dates and venues at present....
CPBS cancellation of the 97th Annual Connemara Pony Show 2020
Following recommendations from the Irish Shows’ Association and due to ongoing concerns regarding the continuing impact of the coronavirus, the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society announced with great regret earlier in May the cancellation of the planned 97th Annual Connemara Pony Show due to have been held at the Showgrounds in Clifden from August 19th to 22nd. This is the first time in the history of the Society that the Annual Show has been cancelled since the foundation of the Society in 1923, the first show being held at Roundstone in 1924....