Search:
Connemara Pony Breeders' Society | Latest News
-1
archive,paged,category,category-latest-news,category-609,paged-2,category-paged-2,edgt-core-1.2,ajax_fade,page_not_loaded,,cpbs-child-child-ver-1.0.1,hudson-ver-3.1, vertical_menu_with_scroll,smooth_scroll,blog_installed,wpb-js-composer js-comp-ver-6.0.5,vc_responsive

Latest News

2021 AGM Minutes and Accounts

The 2022 Connemara Pony Breeders' Society AGM takes place on Sunday 27th November at 12 noon in the Clayton Hotel, Galway. Please find copies of the 2021 Accounts and AGM minutes 2021 CPBS Annual General Meeting - Minutes CPBS Accounts 31st December 2021 Members of the CPBS are only permitted to attend the AGM....

Equine Technical Support and Equine Breeding Schemes 2022

Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine approved funding 2022 % Funded Project Title Maximum Amount (based on net cost) 70% HWSD for first time registrations €32,689 50% HWSD testing for older ponies €5,427 70% DNA testing for first time registrations. €47,166 70% Inspections within the CPBS Studbook   €53,676 100% Horse Show €10,703 100% Storage Container €4,300 50% CPBS HandBook €1,029 50% 6 Page Brochure €719 70% Data Bse- Integration & Availability €7,280 70% Database Admin & data entry system €5,740 70% Stallion Reg &  update €6,580 70% Data Bse- On line service & Refunds €9,345 ...

Council Elections & AGM

Council Elections & AGM Due to the high number of errors and omissions in submitted Council election nomination forms, it was considered prudent to seek a legal view to determine their validity. In the circumstances and following receipt of this opinion, Council have agreed that the nomination forms may be accepted and meet the criteria of the Articles of Association. To allow due process to take place the date of the Annual General Meeting has been deferred to 27th November, 2022....

List of Colts for Autumn Inspections 2022

Names of Colts for 2022 Autumn Inspections KILLALOE HURRICANE THULLANOONE BEAU LISNAGOT MAX MALLMORE JOE COOLFIN SILVER RAINBOW MULROY PROMISE LIOS NA TULCHA BUACHAILL JAZZY MADE RHAPSODY TULLAREE TOMAHAWK BROCK BLIZZARD MAY BOY FESTY THE CHIEF ANNAGHBAY REDPARK TYSON GOLDEN MOUNTAIN DEW RATHCOONA LIGHTENING KILCOLTRIM TXIMISTA DRUM ADOON GLIN CORBRY LAD SLIEVEBLOOM TIM KILMURRAY WREN TULLAREE CHIEFTAIN LEÍM TULLACHNACATH BUACHAILL YOGI BEAR BALLINACLOUGH RAMOS MARCH WIND CAHERLISTRANE DANDY DUN CARRAIG A.J'S SHADOW NEWGRANGE CHARLIE   ...

Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society & Weatherbys Scientific

The CPBS are working on all registrations, kits, passports, emails and post in strict rotation.  Weatherbys Scientific are unable to answer queries from breeders or owners , as their contract is with the CPBS Office and GDPR also prevails. Please understand that your enquiries will be dealt with in strict rotation to ensure an efficient and fair service to all. Phone times have been curtailed to free up staff, and you are requested to email the office at [email protected] with genuine queries.  Job applications are at present being received to...

CPBS Office Phone Lines

Due to the increased demand on the CPBS office and current staff shortages the phone lines will be suspended on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays commencing 02.09.2022 until further notice  The phone lines will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30am to 1pm. Please email urgent enquiries with full details of query to [email protected] The CPBS apologise for this temporary change in the phone service. Due to this unprecedented demand on the office phone lines/email at present and including staff shortages, combined with additional administration as a result of the recent CPBS...

Council Nominations 2022

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 17/08/2022 Connacht Kevin Bolger (Co Galway) " I wish to be elected to the council so I can bring about positive change. It is my belief that teh CPBS members should have a say in inspections and Clifden Show.  The CPBS President should be elected by the members.  There is a need for better communication to our members. I...

NOW CLOSED – CPBS Autumn Schedule of Inspections 2022

Schedule of Autumn 2022 Colt/Stallion Inspection & Classification Venues & Dates: Creagh Equestrian Centre, Thursday, 22nd September 2022 & Friday, 23rd September 2022 Schedule of Autumn 2022 Filly Inspection & Classification Creagh Equestrian Centre 26th September – Monday Creagh Equestrian Centre 27th September – Tuesday Ecclesville Equestrian Centre 28th September -Wednesday Uppermace Equestrian Centre 29th September - Thursday Uppermace Equestrian Centre 30th September - Friday The Parks, Moycullen 1st October - Saturday The Parks, Moycullen 2nd October - Sunday The Showgrounds, Ennis 4th October – Tuesday The Showgrounds, Ennis 5th October -...

Connemara Mare and Foal take Centre Stage at the Irish National Stud

A new partnership has been formed between Kylemore Abbey and the Irish National Stud. As two of Ireland’s leading visitor attractions, both with an equine interest, this partnership will see the west and east coast of the country come together to offer visitors to the National Stud an opportunity to see a beautiful Connemara mare and her colt foal alongside world famous thoroughbred sires and  racehorse legends such as “Beef or Salmon” and “Hurricane Fly”.   “The Irish National Stud and Gardens are delighted to welcome the beautiful Gray Lass and her...

Free HWSD Testing 2022 – Limited Offer

The Connemara Pony Breeders' Society are offering our breeders' the oppportunity to avail of free HWSD sampling for their ponies which are not tested for Hoof Wall Seperation Disease.  This project is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the CPBS. Applications for the Free HWSD Testing will open online via the CPBS website www.cpbs.ie on Tuesday 12th July at 9am.  Owners/breeders are only permitted to apply for a maximum of two free tests. Applications are limited. Please read the below information before applying and ensure the pony...