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NEWS: Meeting called for concerned breeders
Lesley Hunter-Nolan
The CPBS has hit back at what it says are “false” claims circulating about the status of the showgrounds in Clifden
21 March 2025 Reports
BALMORAL QUALIFIERS: Double delight for Curran and Chappy
Amira Curran and Caherpuca Chappy qualified for Balmoral in one of the ridden classes and doubled up when they also landed a working hunter qualification
7 March 2025 News
NEWS: Breeders to meet over inspection changes
Connemara Pony breeders are meeting this Sunday to discuss concerns about proposed changes to the pony inspection and classification process
Obesity is a Risk for Metabolic Diseases in Connemara ponies
Dr. Ahmed Saleh Al-ansari BSc DVM PhD student and resident in equine medicine at UCD Veterinary hospital questions the risks of overweight Connemaras
14 February 2025 General
THE PRODUCER - Ciara Mullen: Doing it our own way
Ciara Mullen tells Roísín Sheridan how she is more concerned with the longevity of her horses and ponies than with buyers hunting ribbons
24 January 2025 Features
CONNEMARA PONY REVIEW: ‘It’s been a dream year’
Connemara ponies have advertised the native breed's versatility and performance potential beautifully this year with huge success at home and abroad, writes Clare Silke
23 December 2024 Other disciplines
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
13 December 2024 Sport horse news
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
Dear Santa...
Lesley Hunter- Nolan is on the make for a lorry from Santa this year...
15 November 2024 Miscellaneous
NEWS: Sales off to a splendid start
The bumper edition of the Connemara Pony Sales in Clifden got off to a super start on Thursday when lot 52 was snapped up for €14,500
25 October 2024 Sport horse news
SALES: Valentino tops sale at €9,500
Hannah Taylor picked up the top priced pony, Cathal Keane's Valentino, at the September Clifden Connemara Pony sales for €9,500
27 September 2024 Breeding and sales
NEWS: Connemara performance initiative announced
The ‘Search for a Star’ initiative, taking place in Punchestown on August 31st, is for Connemara ponies aged four and five
9 August 2024 Sport horse news