Northern Ireland Connemara Pony Breeders Association

  2011 SHOWS AND EVENTS.

COUNTRY COMES TO TOWN NEXT WEEKEND

GO TO THE 'COUNTRY' PAGE FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE CONNEMARA SECTION.

GLENDUN SUE FOURTH AT CLIFDEN

LOOSE JUMPING.

    John and Philomena McKay's homebred filly proved her athleticism at the Clifden loose- jumping final held at the show and finished 4th in her class. Pictured here with her owner near the showground, is 'Suzie'. John says of his 3 y-o that
 
" As a foal, she was 1st in Ballymena Show- qualifying her for Country Comes to Town 

  All Ireland Champion Connemara Foal Final.   She is a very light-footed, lively pony who

 is very enthusiastic about her jumping.  It seems to come naturally to her. 

 
  She was placed 1st at the Clifden qualifier in Ecclesville.   She has a great temperament

  and is very easy to work with. "    John plans that Suzie will be started and backed over

  these next few months.  She is bred from the same mare as the McKay's very sucessful 
  

  Kingstown Boy mare, Glendun Misty Dawn.

 The photograph was taken by James Naan.

4^th        Pony Name:   Glendun Sue M3-20264

Sire:                Glenayre Mystical Bobby   S-1007

                                                Sire: Ashfield Bobby Sparrow   S 444

                                                Dam: Glenayre Mystical Lady   M 8961

Dam:               Misty Isle   M- 11414                    

                                                Sire: Calla Boy   S 694

                                                Dam: Reg’s Girl  M 8909

Galloon Rollover qualifies for HOYS second year running.

Katie Bacon and Galloon Rollover, the pony bred in Newtownbutler by James Naan, have qualified from the Royal International Horse Show and go forward again this year to The Horse of the Year Show. Well done Katie and Barney, and we will be keeping hooves crossed for the next stage in the career of your talented Connemara !

CLOUGHER VALLEY SHOW

JULY 27TH.

In-Hand Champion Roo Bella, with owner Laura McWeeney and judge Mrs.Sarah Jacobs.

Reserve In-Hand Champion, Maeve Riordan with Mick McMenamin's

Newgrange Beauty.

Ridden Connemara Champion, Donegreagh Milky Bar Kid, ridden by

Bronagh McParland.

Reserve Ridden Connemara was Glenmore Kelly's Commotion, with her young rider

Stefan, and owned by Francis and Deirdre O'Reilly, Riverstown, Dundalk.

Rinneen River, By Ganty Blazer. 1st in the Senior Mare class.

Look, look - my horse !   Ardess Star in elevation mode. This filly by Robe Earl

won the foal class for F & B Flanagan.

Leona Walsh and her mare, Whitegate Rover, by Grey Dawn ex Shannon Rover.

This 13.2 mare was 4th in the Senior Mare class.

Whitegate Rover, a.k.a. Dawn, can really move out.

Ivan Adams and his 3 y-o homebred filly, Loguestown Papaver, who qualified for the All Ireland

Mare of the Future final in Ballinasloe. She was also 2nd in a strong 3 y-o class.

James McWeeney and colt, Golden Pat, who won the yearling class and

qualified for the NPS Championships..

Second in the yearling class was Mr.David Steele's 'Cappa Rose', by

Gwennic de Goariva and out of Cregduff Rosie ( by Moy Hazy Cove ).

In the 2 y-o class.

Roo Bella, by Coolin America, showing the cadence which won her the 2 y-o class, and

later, the Championship.

Gallow's Mist Dawn, a 2 y-o filly by Dolan Mick, who was placed 3rd in her class

for Mrs.Jill Doogan. She is out of Gallowstown Breeze ( by Windy's Boy ).

Coolmore Bán, owned by Mrs.Shirley Anderson, second in the Junior Ridden.

he is by Castlestrange Fionn ex Glencarrig Maria.

Breege Flanagan's winning filly foal Ardess Star ex Ardbear Lily.

E & J Somerville's colt by Kippure Alcatraz ex Rinneen River.

Named Ardville Varna Doon, he was second in the foal class, qualifying for

the All Ireland Connemara Foal Final at Country Comes to Town.

Jackie Hockley presented her very impressive 3 y-o gelding, Rockall.

He is by Castleside Carrig and out of Island Oak, and was placed 5th.

Ciaran Cassidy's filly by Tempo Cashel.

Martin Hinchliffe with Ballydoolagh Elegance, his filly by Linsfort Barney and out of

homebred mare Ballydoolagh April Song.

Eloise Rosenfeld and Happy Times. Placed 4th, the foal is by performance Connemara

stallion Kilmullen Fionn.

Teresa O'Hagan with her 7 y-o mare Fenrose Silver Chalice, who was placed

second in the Senior Mares class.

O'Reilly's 4 y-o mare, Glenmore Kelly's Commotion, in the Junior Ridden.

She went very well to win on this, only her second outing under saddle.

Bronagh McParland and Donegreagh Milky Bar Kid in the Senior Ridden.

Jackie Hockley's Lady Mirah was second in the 2 y-o class.

She is by Westside Mirah and out of Classiebawn Headlass.

Peter and Francie and the magic hat - a great help in getting good pictures !

Jayne Campbell and Barna Seabird. By William's Boy ex Storm Bird, she was 4th

in the 3 y-o class.

Placed in the 2 y-o class was Claire McGuigan's strong gelding by Tabragh,

Roisín's Boy. He is out of the Robe Thunder mare, Roisín's Robe.

Jill Doogan and Misty were third in the Mare of the Future qualifier.

Another Misty - Jim McConnell's Roneystown Mist, by Crusheen Comet.

David Morrison and his homebred filly, Holiday Graceful Lady,

plced 3rd in the 3 y-o class.

John Riordan's filly, Branchfield Hannah. She is by Glenayre Silver Fox

and out of Branchfield Mist, and was first in the Mare of the Future qualifier

organised by the ISA and Ballinasloe Show Society.

Caroline Jebb with E. Rosenfeld's mare, Drimcong Rover ( Moy Hazy Cove ex

Drimcong Colleen ), who was fifth in the senior mare class.

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3 y-o Donegreagh Meitheamh with Grainne McParland. She is by the same sire as

 the Ridden Champion, Donegreagh Applejack, and out of Knockmore Bright Ruby.

Laura McWeeney praises her champion filly.

Gemma Goodrich showed her 3 y-o gelding, Dara Ros, who is by Loughmor MacDara Óg

and out of Beechmount Ocean Dream.

Jim McConnell and 3 y-o filly, Roneystown Mist, by Crusheen Comet

and out of Glenmore Oghills Cuckoo ( by Joyce's Cuckoo ).

Mick McMenamin and his 5 y-o mare, Newgrange Beauty, the worthy winner 

of the Junior Mare class.

Fenrose Silver Chalice was second in the 7 y-o and over mare class.

She is by Lishmar Rebel ex Silver.

Leanne Flanagan with Ardbear Lily in the Junior Mare class. Placed second, she is

by True Commotion out of Colley Princess.

Jackie Hockley and Rockall. One with a big future !

Lisa Donnan and her 2 y-o French bred filly, Victoria de l'Aulne, by Clifden de l'Aulne,

in the Ballinasloe qualifier.

John and Maeve Riordan's Branchfield Hannah was first in the Ballinasloe

Mare of the Future Qualifier.

Ivan Adams homebred Loguestown Papaver, a.k.a. Poppy

qualified for Ballinasloe also.

Eamon Jackson with Ciaran Cassidy's 4 y-o mare, Beltaine. She is by Patty's Bastian and

out of Ganty Nancy ( by Ard Talisman ).

Ardville Varna Doon - enjoying his day out !

Jane Somerville and Rineen River, her mare by Ardville Stud's resident stallion, Ganty Blazer.

McWeeney's colt, Golden Pat.

Hannah Henderson and her pony, Galloon Keano, in the Powers Quarry Qualifier.

 He is by Murphy Rebel and out of Taines Pride ( Moy Johhny's Pride )

Jenny Lindsay and White Star in the Powers Quarry qualifier.

To the right, Laura McWeeney and Roo Bella in the line up

for the Supreme Pony of Clougher Show.

The Milky Bar Kid in the line up for the Supreme Pony at Clougher Valley.

DON'T FORGET AND COUNTRY COMES TO TOWN FESTIVAL

SCHEDULES AND FORMS AVAILABLE ON THIS PAGE

Forthcoming Shows and Events.

 Beech Hall Star Junior Champion at Castlewellan.

 Heath of Cashel and Euan McCracken Connemara Ridden Championship at NIWHA, Balmoral. Good luck for the IPS Finals at Cavan EC !

  Photographs to follow.

 

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North East Connemara Breeders Show July 17th.

Donabate, Co.Dublin.

 

 

Reserve Junior Champion, Donegreagh Meitheamh.

 

Newbridge House.

 

RESULTS:-

 

Class 1. Registered Connemara Yearling Filly.

 1st.  Monuincha Heather. By Kinvara Boy ex April Dawn. Laura McWeeney, Co.Leitrim.

 

 2nd. Glenmore Windy's Dilly Little. By Windy's Boy ex Reg's Girl. F & D O'Reilly, Co.Louth.

 

 3rd.  Abbeyhill Lismullen. By Garryhinch Millrace ex Cáilín Donn. Messrs Magee & McCormick, Co.Meath.

 

 4th.   Ozzy Meave. By Crusheen Comet ex Willville Star. Séan Malone.

 

 

Class 2. Registered Connemara Two Year Old Filly.

 

 

 1st.  Roo Bella. By Coolin America ex Burren Robe. Laura McWeeney.

 

 2nd. Slane Princess. By Newgrange Óisín ex Vinura Heather. Mick McMenamin, Co.Meath.

 

 3rd.  Drumree Hazy Sunshine. By Monaghanstown Boy ex Crannard Hazy Blues. Isobel Leonard.

 

  4th.  Starinagh View. By Newgrange Óisín.  Jim Fitzgerald.

 

  5th.  Carnaween Buttercup. By Glenayre Mystical Bobby ex Meelickisland Buttercup. Des Dunleavy, Co.Louth.

 

 

  6th. Muchgrange Forget-Me-Not. By Windy's Boy ex Roston Girl. Roisín Keating, Co.Louth.

 

The judges, Denise Naughton and P.J.Watson.

Class 3. Registered Connemara Three Year Old Filly.

 

 

 1st. Lochan Lisa. By Oxhill Mairtín ex Lochan an Bhfeach. M & J Hinchliffe, Co.Fermanagh.

 

 

 

 2nd. Donegreagh Meitheamh. By Donegreagh Applejack ex Knockmore Bright Ruby. F & E Mulholland, Co.Armagh.

 

 3rd.  Abbeyhill Lismirah. By Westside Mirah ex Cailín Donn. Messrs Magee & McCormack,

Co.Meath.

 

 

 4th. Addrigoole Annabel. By Castleside Carraig ex Addrigoole Heather. Laura McWeeney.

 

 

  

Carnaween Robin. By Glenayre Mystical Bobby ex Tubber Toby Realtín. Joe Connell.

 

Lishmar Hazel. By Westside Mirah ex Tawin Hazel, J & M Riordan.

 

 

Commotion in Cooley. By True Commotion ex Cooley's Connie. Peter O'Reilly, Co.Louth.

 

 

 

 Class 4. Registered Connemara Gelding, 1, 2 & 3 Year Old.

 

 1st.  Beletra Lad. By Rosscastle Fred ex Fuschia Mountain Lass. Tom O'Reilly, Co.Louth.

 

  2nd. Mochulla Trouble. By Glencarrig Prince ex Miranda of Lissroe. Dennis O'Halloran, Co.Clare.

 

  3rd.  Dunlewey Rabbit. By Monaghanstown Fionn ex Dunlewey Redwing. Angela Flynn, Co.Dublin.

 

Committee members watch the proceedings.

Class 5. Junior Championship.

 

 

 Junior Champion :- Lochan Lisa.

 

 

 Reserve Junior Champion :- Donegreagh Meitheamh. Photo courtesy of James Naan.

 

 

 

Class 6. Filly Foal. Qualifier for All Ireland Foal Championship at Counry Comes to Town.

 

 1st.  Windmill Dancer, by Gurteen Prince ex Charleville Princess. Paul Dunne, Co.Dublin. Photo courtesy of Paul Dunne.

 

2nd. Bay filly by Cuileog Cashel ex Cooley's Connie. Peter O'Reilly, Co.Louth.

 

3rd.  Slane Chica. By Newgrange Óisín ex Vinura Heather, Pat Meade, Co.Meath

 

 

 

 

Famous Faces ! Spot the celebs at Donabate Show !

 

 

 

  

Class 7. Colt Foal. Qualifier for All Ireland Championship at Country Comes to Town.

 

 1st.  colt by Cuileog Cashel ex Glenmore Kelly's Owen. F & D O'Reilly.

 

 2nd. Newgrange Bobby. By Newgrange Óisín ex Newgrange Beauty. Mick McMenamin.

 

 3rd.  Newgrange Mighty Man. By Rhinstroems Mighty Man ex Boyne Valley Princess. Aidan McMenamin, Co.Meath.

 

 4th.  Donegreagh Taobh a Locha. By Donegreagh Cuach na Scamaill ex Knockmore Dianaimh. F & E Mulholland.

Pulling together !

 

Each mare class was a qualifier for  the All Ireland Brood Mare Championship at The Midlands Show - mares only eligible if they are in foal or have foal at foot

 

Class 8. Registered Connemara Mare, 4 & 5 y-o, with or without foal at foot.

  10 forward. This strong class provided the Senior Champion.

 

 1st.  Ríona Óg. By Currachmore Cashel ex Lough Fadda Girl. Edward Duffy, Co.Meath.

 

 2nd. Lishmar Bambi. By Templebready Fear Bui ex Moy Dawn. J & M Riordan, Co.Dublin.

 

 3rd.  Tawnydun Caramel. By Grianagh Petrus ex Carraig Cáilín.  James Naan, Co.Fermanagh.

 

  4th. Ballyalt Tiger Lily. By Currachmore Cashel ex Snabo Lily. D & A Henderson, Co.Down.

 

  5th. Monaghantown Mary. By Mountain Cascade ex Monaghanstown Sheba. Pauline McLaren, Co.Tyrone.

 

Glenmore Kelly's Commotion by True Commotion ex Glenmore Kelly's Owen. F & D O'Reilly.

 

 

No. 89, uncatalogued.( asking secretary - to amend when information obtained )

 

Annaghdown Pebble. By Smokey Finn ex Annaghdown Sandy. Martin Lynch.

 

Adara, by Sillogue Supreme ex Avalon. Martin McDonagh, Co.Louth.

 

 

Class 9. Registered Connemara Mare, 6 to 9 y-o, with or without foal at foot.

  9 forward.

 1st. Blackwoodland Silver Beam. By I Love You Melody ex Murvey Silver Lor. A & J Linden, Co.Kildare

 

 2nd. Shanbo Fey. By I Love You Melody ex Irish Molly. Noel Farrell, Co.Meath.

 

 3rd.  Miranda of Lissroe. By F Hazy Match ex Aran Miranda. Dennis O'Halloran, Co.Clare.  It became showery at that time !

 

 4th. Boyne Valley Princess. By Coole Lad ex Bell Dome. Aidan McMenamin, Co.Meath.

 

Placed;-

Beech Cáilín. By Monaghanstown Boy ex Beech Girl. Edward Duffy. Co. Meath.

 

Lettermacoo Princess. by Moy Johnny's Pride ex Lettermacoo Star. Jim  Fitzgerald.

 

 

Charmayne Patty. By Sillogue Supreme ex Avalon. Angela Naper, Co.Meath.

 

Sillogue Esmerelda. By Ard Talisman ex Coillchru Esmerelda. Dennis O'Halloran.

 

Cooley's Connie and her foal. She is by Rynn Richard ex Glenmore Sal. Peter O'Reilly.

 

Class 10. Registered Connemara Mare, 10 y-o and over, with or without foal at foot.

 

 1st.  Glenmore Kelly's Owen. By Abbeyleix Owen ex Gentian Gold. F & D O'Reilly.

 

 2nd. Vinura Heather. By Robe Earl ex Lough Owel Temple. Pat Meade, Co.Meath.

 

 3rd.  Monaghanstown Mist. By Smokey Duncan ex April Star. Peter Meehan, Co.Louth.

 

 

 4th.  Conneelly Star. By Ard Conneelly ex Cornamagh. Trever McGuigan, Co.Cavan.

 

 5th. Snabo Lily. By Moy Johnny's Pride ex Lenarevagh Meall Glas. D & A Henderson.

 

 6th. Knockmore Dianaimh. By Crosskeys Rebel ex Ocean Rossanna. F & E Mulholland.

 

SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP.

Sponsored by Noel Noonan of Manor Connemara Ponies.

 

 

 Senior Champion :-  Ríona Óg.

 

 

 

 

 Senior Reserve Champion :- Glenmore Kelly's Owen.

 

 

CONNEMARA PUISSANCE.

 

Bobby Sparrow Blue and Justine O'Hara won the Puissance

at Donabate. Photo courtesy of Patricia Dalton.

 

Puissance Winners.

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Rickamore Ganty Mac First Choice at EquiFestival. July 2011. 

 

Ardville Stud's young stallion by partriarch Ganty Blazer and bred By Pam Megahey took first place at the EquiFestival at Cavan. He is out of Grange Topaz Surf ( Grange Bobbing Sparrow X Kilkerrin Surf by Thunderbolt ).

 

 

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BALLINALEE JUNIOR CHAMPION

 

 

 

GALLOON ORCHID

 

with James and Geraldine Naan.

 

Proving herself a very worthy daughter to Newtown Golden Rose was James' home bred yearling filly, Galloon Orchid.  By Monaghanstown Pat, she won the yearling filly class and then took pride of place amongst some serious competition.

      Commenting on his tremendous sucess at the Show in Ballinalee on Sunday last, James described his feeling as  " 'Shocked'  was the word which sprung to mind.  I just went into the Championship to make up the numbers,  as we had a lovely 3 year  old colt,  Ben Bán Cracker Jack, Tom McLochlainn's 3yr old filly ( Ashbrook Órga ) which won several Championships last year,  and John Riordans 2yr old filly - also a winner.  I even treasured my red rosette so much I did not want to ruin it, ( it was a wet day - editor ) so I did not put it on her, and when I was pulled in I thought we were just going in in any order.  It wasn't until I saw the others leaving the ring I realised I had won."

 

Is it any wonder he felt like Gene Kelly after all that , and ended up

'Singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain,

What a glorious feelin' I'm happy again !

I walk down the lane, with a happy refrain,

Singin' , and dancing in the rain...'

 

Congratulations from everyone in the NICPBA ! 

The Newtownbutler family have done us all proud !

 

 

 

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ARMAGH SHOW

JUNE 11th

 

RESULTS OF CONNEMARA CLASSES

 

Ridden Connemara, 4 years old and over.

 

 

 1st.  Dunally Grey,  Shannon Corbett.

 

 

 

 2nd.  Coolmore Bán, Alex Anderson 

 

 

 

 3rd.   Millparks Tadgh Darragh, Hermione Anstey.

 

 

 

 4th.   Robe Dream,  Hannah Rafferty.

 

 

Stallion or Gelding, 4 years and over.

 

 

 

 1st.   Dunally Grey,  S. Corbett.

 

 

Colt, Gelding or Filly, 3 years and under.

 

 

 

  1st. Holiday Graceful Lady, D.Morrison.

 

 

 

  2nd. Lady Mirah,  Lisa Hockley.

 

 

 

   3rd. Barna Seabird, Jayne Campbell.

 

 

 

  4th. Tori Island Rose, Liam Flannigan.

 

 

 

  5th, Lor Ruadh's Cedro, James Naan.

 

 

 

  6th.  Muchgrange Forget Me Not, Shown by Francis O'Reilly for Mrs.Mary Keating.

 

 

Brood Mare or Yeld Mare. Qualifier for NPS Area 32 Championships at Clougher Valley.

 

 

 

  1st. Glenmore Kelly's Commotion,  Deirdre O'Reilly.

 

 

 

  2nd.  Ballydoolagh Emma, Catherine O'Neill.

 

 

Foal Class - none forward.

 

 

CONNEMARA CHAMPIONSHIP

 

 

Glenmore Kelly's Commotion

 

 

 

Holiday Graceful Lady

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LURGAN SHOW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JUNE 4TH

 

RESULTS OF CONNEMARA CLASSES

 

Qualifier for Ballinasloe Filly & Mare of the Future. Final at Ballinasloe on October 1st.

 

 

 1.   Holiday Graceful Lady.  D.Morrison.

 

 

 

 2.   Donegreagh Meitheamh.  Mrs. F.Mulholland.

 

 

 

 3.   Dolan Tina Lass.     K.Byrne.

 

 

  Class 36. Purebred Connemara Youngstock, 1, 2, & 3 y-o.

 

 1. Holiday Graceful Lady.  3 y-o filly. D.Morrison.

 

 

 

 2. Tuam Lad, gelding by F.Hazy Move On ex Tawin Enterprize. W.Lyttle.

 

 

 

 3. Tori Island Rose, 3 y-o filly. By Gurteen Cathal ex Drumbad DawnMist.  Liam & Berni Flannigan.

 

 

 

 4. Skahanagh Wigeon, by Kilshannig Gallant Prince.  Breege Flannagan.

 

 

 

 5. Lislaird Joni, by Dooneen Just Joey ex Cleamhnas.   Pamela Fox.

 

 

 

 

 6. Lor Ruadh's Cedro,  1 y-o colt. By Newtown Pedro ex Lor Carrow Ruadh.  James Naan.

 

 

Class 37.  Purebred 4 y-o and over, mare or gelding shown in hand.

 

 

 1. Donegreagh Cian Órga, 7 y-o by Donegreagh Applejack.  Shown by Grainne McParland.

 

 

 

 

 

 2. Cahersherkin Pride, 20 y -o by Kilduffahoo ex Barna Rover, shown by N.Devine.

 

 

 

 3. Ballydoolagh Emma, 4 y-o by Currachmore Cashel.  Catherine O'Neill.

 

 

 

 4. Donegreagh Milky Bar Kid, by D.Applejack. Shown by Bronagh McParland.

 

 

Class 38.  Purebred Connemara Ridden Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over.

 

 

 1. Abbey Storm Fionn, gelding by Abbeyfort.  Mr.and Mrs. Belford.

 

 

 

 2. Rocky Cashel, by Currachmore Cashel ex Dooneen Heather.  C. Smiley.

 

 

 

 3. Dunally Grey, J.Corbett.

 

 

 

 4. Westmeath Woody, by Monaghanstown Fionn.  Suzanne Martin.

 

 5. Making Waves, by Boden Park Finnard.  N. Spurr.

 

 6. Hilltop Lad, by Westside Mirah.  Z. Buckley.

 

 

Class 39. Partbred Youngstock.

 

 

 1. Holiday Girlfriend.  D. Morrison.

 

Class 40. Partbred Ridden.

 

 

 1. Derrymattery A.J.  Ridden by Courtney Hoyle and owned by Cecil Rainey.

 

 

 

 2. Derrymattery Fudge.  By Rathcoona Holiday Boy. Cecil Rainey.

 

 

   CHAMPION CONNEMARA AND SAMUEL A. MORRISON TROPHY

 

 

 Champion : -  Abbey Storm Fionn.

 

 

 Reserve : -  Rocky Cashel.

 

 

   M & M Large Breeds In Hand.

 

Youngstock.  1st. and Reserve Champion in hand.  Holiday Graceful Lady. D.Morrison.

 

 

 

 

4 year old and over. 1st and In-Hand Champion.  Ballynacoy Prince. James Curran.

 

M & M Large Breeds Ridden - photos to be posted.

 

 1.  Rocky Cashel. C Smiley.

 

 2.  Dunally Grey. J. Corbett.

 

 

 

 3.  Gissings Lonach. ( Highland ) C. Lewis

 

 

 

 4.  Budore St.David. ( Welsh Cob ) L. Curry.

 

 

 

 5.  Rivervalley Step On. ( Welsh Cob ) Hannah Dummigan.

 

 

 

 6. Donegreagh Cian Órga.  Grainne McParland.

 

 

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More from Ballymoney Show, courtesy of Ivan Adams.

 

 

Bay pony         Loguestown Heart of Gold

 

Yearling filly by Murphy’s Oscar ex Derratha Pearl by Abbeyleix Owen owned and bred by Loguestown Native Breeds

 

Won Pony Yearling class at Ballymoney show followed by the Young Pony championship and Champion In-Hand Pony

 

 

 

Dun Pony        Loguestown Papavar

 

3 Year old filly by Murphy Rebel ex Derratha Pearl by Abbeyleix Owen owned and bred by Loguestown Native Breeds

 

Won Connemara 1-3 year old class at Ballymena show.

 

Won both the Connemara and Mixed M&M 1-3 year old classes at Ballymoney show and was M&M Champion.

 

            Thanks

 

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BALLYMENA BELLE !

 

 

 

After what was a chilly day at Ballymena Show,

 

Sammy Wilson's homebred filly helped warm the hearts of

 

the family, as Mr.Wilson's daughter, Betty, writes :-

 

"So pleased with Dad's 2 year old filly "Brownhill Heather".

 

(dam - Loughfadda Galloon Dawn , sire Moyan's Little Monkey).

 

Got 2nd place at Ballymena Show on 28th May. My husband

 

Johnny's going to give up farming and take up horse handling !!!"

 

      Congratulations from the NICPBA !

 

 

 

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         The speaker for the educational meeting held on April 28th in the Lower Maze Hall,

 

Halftown, Maze, was Mr. David Elwood , whose interest in Homeopathy was first stirred  

 

almost 40 years ago, when his wife was given a remedy to ease the teething pain of his

 

baby son. It proved effective the very first night it was administered, and as the saying has it,

 

business has never looked back !  Highly experienced and very knowledgeable, David

 

established the  Homeopathic Veterinary Supply company in Downpatrick in 1986.  He

 

caters for all sectors of livestock farming, and, increasingly, with the equine sector.

 

He began his talk by introducing his audience to the history behind the developement of 

 

Homeopathy, illustrating his narrative with a power-point presentation and relating the

 

story of the founding father of this particular branch of alternative medicine, Samuel

 

Hahnemann.  Hahnemann practised in late 18th and early 19th century Germany, when

 

physicians commonly took very drastic measures to attempt to 'cure' their suffering

 

patients.  In those times, blood-letting, blistering and all manner of catharses were

 

commonplace.  His initial discovery of the relationship between symptoms and causes

 

providing a sucessful outcome upon his first client,  he went on to experiment on himself in

 

order to investigate many more potential remedies.  His use of the principles of vaccination

 

to tackle a wide epidemic of scarlet fever in the 1820s gave his methods the credibilty he

 

needed, when significantly more of his treated patients recovered than those cared for in

 

the traditional way.  His writing make mention of what he termed 'The Life Force', which we

 

today would equate with and understand as 'The Immune System'.   All his sucesses were

 

achieved without wielding either a saw or a scalpel, and Homeopathy became an accepted

 

form of medicine.

 

  David went on to mention and outline specific remedies, and cited case histories from his

 

many years involved with farmers and veterinary practices.  There were also contributions

 

from the audience, concerning both human and animal health.  Another aspect of the talk

 

was about the vital importance of a balanced diet, with particular reference to minerals, as

 

the basis of health.  Often disease is but an indicator of the absence of health - improve the

 

diet, and the creature, be it man or beast, recovers. This Holistic approach is increasingly

 

being appreciated as we come to understand more fully how to care properly for ourselves

 

and our animals.  The informal nature of the evening led to a very relaxed atmosphere, with

 

questions invited at any time during the proceedings, and as a result, we had a case history

 

regarding a cat with opthalmological problems,  a dog with dermatitis and digestive

 

issues, and what to do about 'flu vaccines which seem to cause, rather than prevent,

 

influenza !  

 

   There were leaflets for all listing recommended Homeopathic First Aid Remedies for

 

Horses, and leaflets for some of the products sold through HVS Animal Health.

 

 

       Those wishing to follow up on the subjects mentioned are directed to

 

www.hvsanimalhealth.com 

 

  The NICPBA would like to express their appreciation to Mr.David Elwood for his most illuminating discourse, and to Nola Gray of the NICPBA committee for organising the meeting. Even some of the sceptics are considering using a remedy or two - as was pointed out by Nola, humans may demonstrate a placebo effect, but a horse or a cow cannot know what they are being given - so if it works on them,

it cannot just be 'all in the mind ' ! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 NORTH EAST CONNEMARA PONY BREEDERS

 

IN HAND SHOW AND CONNEMARA PUISSANCE

 

JULY 17TH 2011

 

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OVER 3000 EUROS

 

NEWBRIDGE HOUSE, DONABATE, DUBLIN

 

by kind permission of Fingal County Council. 

 

signposted off the M1 ( only a few minutes from the junction )

 

Entries for the in hand classes are open until July 4th.  Classes begin at 11a.m. sharp.

10 euros per class, with prizes of 100 for 1st, 75 for 2nd. 50 for 3rd and 25 for 4th. 

 

Entries for the Puissance can be taken on the day, and the competition begins at 1.30pm.

All entrants must be on the showground by 12 noon.

 

Contact the secretary, Laura McWeeney 00353 87 725 4012

63, Millbridge Way, Mill Lane, Naas. Co.Kildare.

 

Class 1.  Registered Connemara Yearling Filly.

Class 2.  Registered Connemara 2 y-o Filly.

Class 3.  Registered Connemara 3 y-o Filly.

Class 4.  Registered Connemara Gelding 1,2 and 3 y-o.

Class 5.  Junior Championship.

Class 6.  Registered Connemara Filly Foal. Qualifier for All Ireland Foal Championship.

Class 7.  Registered Connemara Colt Foal. Qualifier for All Ireland Foal Championship.

Class 8.  Registered Connemara Mare, 4 & 5 y-o, with or without foal at foot.

Class 9.  Registered Connemara Mare, 6 to 9 y-o, with or without foal at foot.

Class 10.  Registered Connemara Mare, 10 y-o and over, with or without foal at foot.

Class 11. Senior Championship.

 

Classes 8, 9 and 10 are qualifiers for The All Ireland Broodmare Championship at the Midlands

Show, but only mares with foals at foot are eligible.