Claremorris Show has the unenviable position of being the first show on the circuit, held as it was on the 23rd May, when ponies are generally only getting into show condition. It is however, well established, and is now regarded as one of the big shows of the year. The great turnout and big classes [...]
Our oldest friends, the British Connemara Pony Society, are currently putting the final touches to their preparations for ther annual show. It will take place over two days on the Arboretum Field, Warwickshire Agricultural College. The Ridden Show will be on Saturday 17th July and the In Hand Show on Sunday 18th July. It promises [...]
We’re delighted to welcome a new addition to Cashelbay Stud – Cashelbay Lad, a beautiful dun colt out of Cashelbay Lady by Riverside Lad. We hope to take a few nice photos of him over the coming month. His arrival has certainly put a nice finish to an eventful past few weeks. At Galway Couty [...]
In the first Council elections since the AGM, Dermot Power has been returned as President of the organisation, with Ann Reade and John Riordan being successfully elected to the chairs of Secretary and Treasurer respectively. Two Council members resigned their seats: Tomás Mac Lochlainn and Mossie Joyce. Some committees were not formed, as members were [...]
I found the Senior Judges Seminar, at the Galway Bay Hotel on the 16th of May last, very interesting and educational. Phillip Scott and Padraic Hynes spoke in detail on what to look for in the ring; encouraging the placement of Type, Conformation, Bone and Movement – in that order – in the judging process, [...]
Judging the In-hand and riding classes in Blamoral with Claire Oakes, I thought the ten or so In-hand ponies to be very well produced, with some very nice, typey connemaras on display. The Ridden class was the first Ridden Connemara class to be held at Balmoral, and received an overwhelming response with the limit of [...]
Cashelbay Native and her three week old filly foal at foot have been recently sold to Sarah Riley of County Down, N.I. We wish her every success and we’re sure she’s got a very special mare!
At the recent Northern Ireland Festival, held in Cavan Equestrian Center over the 16th and 17th of April, Cashelbay Prince did our Connemara Pony proud again, competing against all breeds and winning four championships, one Supreme Championship, and one Reserve Supreme – in four different disciplines. In the end, he took gold in Dressage, the [...]
An International Connemara Pony Conference will be held on Saturday April 24th 2010 at the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore, Co Offaly. The Programme will include the following speakers over the course of the day: Starting On The Right Foot The latest Shoeing Techniques with Mr.Jeremy Stanley Chairman of the Master Farriers Association. The Feeding Regime [...]
The Midlands Group are holding their Stallion Parade on the 21st of the month, followed by speakers from Ireland and abroad attending a Connemara Pony Conference on April 24th (at The Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore, Co.Offaly). More details are available from Ruth herself on 087-2540164 or by e-mail at rodgersruth@eircom.net.