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TALKING POINTS 2024: Storm around Clifden Show lingers on
Margie McLoone
Clifden Show and the CPBS hit the headlines multiple times in 2024
13 December 2024 Sport horse news
NEWS: Pony show future unknown as price hikes hit
The CPBS has announced a raft of service price hikes following a meeting on its finances, which also discussed the future of the iconic Clifden Pony Show
22 November 2024 Sport horse news
NEWS: CPBS calls meeting over finances
The Connemara Pony Breeders Society has acknowledged financial losses of €156,000 in 2023 and has called a special meeting of members to discuss its 'very serious financial situation'
PONY TALES: CPBS show fee goes to charity
The CPBS were delighted to formally donate the money paid to Galway Equestrian Centre for running the CPBS Connemara Pony Show to Galway Hospice recently
22 November 2024 Pony Tales
NEWS: Riders plan to boycott rescheduled CPBS show
Entrants in the Connemara Pony Show ridden classes say they will not attend the rescheduled event in Athenry to show their support for the show staying in Clifden
30 August 2024 Sport horse news
NEWS: No plan to move Clifden Show, insists CPBS
Fierce opposition has sprung up against a decision to move the Connemara Pony Show ridden classes out of it's longstanding home of Clifden
23 August 2024 Sport horse news
AROUND THE COUNTRY: Stage set for spectacular show
The countdown to the 99th CPBS Annual Show at CPBS Showgrounds in Clifden has begun
2 August 2024 Other disciplines
NEWS: Deep divisions hamper show plans
In-fighting between warring factions of the Connemara Pony Breeders Society's council continue to thwart plans for the annual show
31 May 2024 Sport horse news
NEWS: Clifden show saved
A stalwart of the Connemara Pony community has stepped in to ensure the smooth runnning of the annual show at it's usual home, the Clifden Showgrounds
24 May 2024 Sport horse news
NEWS: Clifden Show in doubt
Connemara Pony owners and breeders are in outrage over news the 99th annual Connemara Pony Show at the Clifden Showgrounds may not go ahead
17 May 2024 Sport horse news
PONY TALES: Breeders' contributions recognised
A number of Connemara breeders who have left an indelible mark on the society were inducted onto the CPBS Hall of Fame last week
5 April 2024 Pony Tales
NEWS IN BRIEF: Dates for your diary
Check out these upcoming events around the country across all disciplines
22 March 2024 Sport horse news