Rare Breeds Show 2009
Rare Breeds Survival Trust Show At Gosford Park, Markethill
5th September
Photographs copyright of NICPBA UNLESS OTHERWISE CREDITED.
The NICPBA Committee were delighted to welcome once again as sponsors for this event Irwin's Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Ewing Brothers Transport, and The Equestrian Store, Portadown. Please support our sponsors in return.
The NICPBA wish to express, on behalf of the members and exhibitors, their sincere appreciation to the judge, Mr. Andy O'Donoghue, who travelled from Co.Clare with his son, Cillian, in order to officiate. He is a sound and generous man, with a lifetime's experience in ponies, having grown up with Connemaras. His good-hearted nature was evident in the Young Handler's Class in particular, as, in the true spirit of the event, he took the trouble to be especially encouraging to the younger exhibitors ! Seldom does a judge take the time to explain the reasons for his decisions, and it is the sign of integrity when he does.
We hope and trust that everyone enjoyed their day, as this show is organised by the members, for our members and friends ( old and new ! ), with a relaxed atmosphere and a warm welcome for all ! It was good to have on board the Native ponies, represented on this occasion by Dartmoor, Exmoor and Kerry Bog Ponies. All these could enter the ridden class and Championship, and the Young Handlers. Apologies, therefore, for altering the entry conditions in the Y/H class, which was originally for handlers aged 12-18. Because we had enquiries regarding younger folk who wished to show, it was decided to allow this providing they were accompanied in the ring by an adult.
In addition to our sponsors named above, for whose continued support we are extremely grateful, it is worthy of mention that thanks are due to Mrs.Lesley Harvey, who procured the rug and numnah presented on behalf of the NICPBA to the Ridden Champion and Reserve. Also to Mr.Cecil Rainey of Derrymattery Connemara Ponies, who negotiated once again with The Equestrian Store and provided vouchers for each of the classes. The Kerry Bog Pony Class was sponsored by Donegreagh Connemara Ponies, each prizewinner receiving a syringe of horse wormer. Miller's Hill Equestrian Centre, Markethill, contributed to the prizes received by the children in the Young Handlers Class - great kids all of them, we are sure you will agree !
Thanks also to Craig Kilief, representing our major sponsors, Irwin's Bluegrass Horsefeeds. Pictured above, Craig presented the Championship rosette to James Naan, whose 2 y-o filly also receives a Bluegrass Rug. Craig was pleased with the enquiries about Bluegrass feed, whose product range is headed by their Stamm 30 Balancer, a formulation particularly suited to native pony diets. The ration is backed by extensive work on equine metabolism carried out at the Kentucky Equine Research facility in the U.S. See www.bluegrasshorsefeed.com .
Having helped him pack away all his meal samples and stand afterwards, I can testify that being a meal rep is harder work than it looks !
To present their Qualifying Rosettes to the foals who will be going through to The All Ireland Champion Connemara Foal Final, which takes place at The Country Comes to Town on September 19th, was Mr. Joe Topley, esteemed founding member of the NICPBA.
In gratitude for their hospitality in providing space at their Show in 2008, the NICPBA were able to donate to the RBST charity from funds raised, and look forward to supporting the trust again on this occasion. Though the Connemara breed is lucky enough to be strong in numbers, the same cannot be said of several of the Native Pony breeds. Each unique to it's own region, breeds such as the Dartmoor, Exmoor and Eriskay have distinct characteristics and talents, which are much valued by enthusiasts and dedicated breeders. However, unless these talents are appreciated by a broader equestrian community, demand for the ponies often lags behind, and it is difficult for breeders to be recognised and rewarded. The working background of all these breeds means they have retained the hardiness with which centuries of tough living conditions have imbued them, and their good sense and sound temperament makes them ideal for young riders and as driving ponies. Owners and exhibitors of all Native Pony breeds were warmly invited to take part in this season's event at Gosford Park.
For those who wish to get in contact with the N.I.Support Group for The Rare Breeds Survival Trust, their secretary is Mr.Graham Wilson. E-mail at grahamj.gwilson@btinternet.com
Some photographs are posted already, and more will be done to complete the collection.
Purebred Registered Connemara Pony Classes
1. Connemara Yearling Colt, Gelding or Filly. Sire and dam registered with CPBS studbook.
1st. No.383. Killeran Bob. S3-5894. Colt by Robe Earl ex Killernan Maeve. E & J Somerville.
2nd. No. 351. Beech Hall Star. S3-4685. Colt by Robe Thunder S 1080 ex Cashel Misty. Mr.William Truesdale. Bred by Mrs.I.Hanna.
3rd. No. 352. Tori Island Rose M3-21227. Filly by Gurteen Cathal S1-1358 ex Drumbad Dawn Mist. Bred & owned by Liam &Berni Flannigan.
2. 2 & 3 yr old Connemara Colt, Gelding or Filly. Sire and dam registered with CPBS studbook.
1st. No. 391. Tawnydun Caramel. ECPS 6202. Filly by Grianagh Petrus ECPS 97 ex Carraig Cailin M 12600. Mr.James Naan. Bred by Mrs.Penny Makinson.
2nd. No. 382. Battlestown Bouncer. S3-2105. Gelding by Robe Earl ex Coshla Mia M-13224. Mr.Robert Nesbitt.
3rd. No.354. Dunran Lily. M3-18043. Filly by Glencarraig Prince S 1073 ex Rathaldron Holly M 17467. Mr. Jim McConnell.
3. Connemara Youngstock up to 3 yrs old. Confined to NICPBA members. Pony must be CPBS registered or eligible for registration.
1st. No. 392. Tawnydun Caramel. ECPS 6203. 2 y-o filly. James Naan.
2nd. No. 383. Killernan Bob. S3-5894. 1 y-o colt. E. & J. Somerville.
3rd. No. 356. Beech Hall Star. S3-4685. 1 y-o colt. Mr.William Truesdale.
4th. No. 357. Dunran Lily. M3-18043. 2 y-o filly. Mr. Jim McConnell.
5th. No. 352. Tori Island Rose. M3-21227. 1 y-o filly. Liam & Berni Flannigan.
4. CPBS Registered Connemara Gelding 4yrs old and over, shown in hand.
1st. No.360. Donegreagh Cian Órga. 5 y-o bay. By Donegreagh .Applejack S 1054 ex Monaghanstown Peggy M 11323. Bred & owned by Mrs.F. Mulholland. Shown by Caroline McParland.
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2nd. No.359. Donegreagh Milky Bar Kid. 6 y-o cream. By Donegreagh Applejack S 1054 ex Knockmore Dianaimh. M1-14306. C & E Mulholland. Shown by Bronagh McParland.
3rd. No.358. Annaghdown Cloonahinch Moonlight. Grey. By Calla Boy ex Annaghdown Village Moonbeam.
Mr.W.Truesdale.
5. CPBS Registered Connemara Mare, 4 – 15 yr old, shown in hand.
1st. No. 075. Glenmore Kellys Owen. 13 y-o by Abbeyleix Owen S 496 ex Gentian Gold M 9221. Francis & Deirdre O'Reilly.
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2nd. No.361. Derrartha Mary Anne. M 11130. 14 y-o by Westside Fred S 837 ex M 8734. Edward & Sylvia Henry.
3rd. No. 387. Drimcong Rover. M 12363. 11 y-o by Moy Hazy Cove S 888 ex Drimcong Colleen M 9754.
Jim & Penny McClean
4th. No. 362. Drumbad Dawn Mist. M1-15561. 5 y-o by I Love You Melody I.S.6 ex Robe Grey Abbey M 12758. L & B Flannigan.
5th. No. 395. Sweet Molly Malone. M1-21587. 5 y-o by Song of Freedom S 1053 ex Donegreagh Sholti M 12756. Mrs. Kathy Conly.
6th. Fenrose Silver Chalice. ECPS M 1966. 5 y-o by Lishmar Rebel ECPS S 99 ex Silver M 9073. Mrs. Eilís O'Hagan.
6. CPBS Registered Connemara Mare, 16 year old and over, shown in hand.
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1st. No. 364. Cahersherkin Pride. M 9794. 18 y-o by Kilduffahoo S 874 ex Barna Rover M 7123. Miss Eleanor Mulholland. Shown by Bronagh McParland.
7. Connemara colt & filly foals. Sire and dam registered with CPBS studbook. Best placed colt and best placed filly foal not already qualified for the All-Ireland Registered Connemara Foal Championship Final will go forward to the Country Comes to Town Final. This takes place in Portadown on Saturday, September 19th 2009. Qualifying Rosettes will be awarded, and an invitation issued to the final.
1st. No. 366. Homegrown Colleen, filly by Newgrange Dancer S 1052 ( Westside Mirah S 892 ) ex Derrartha Mary Anne M 11130 ( by Westside Fred ). Edward & Sylvia Henry.
2nd. No. 388. Filly foal by Emoe Bertie S 949 ex Drimcong Rover M 12363.
3rd. No. 368. Sky. Filly by Longstone Silver Shadow S 1390 ex Cahersherkin Pride M 9794. Miss Eleanor Mulholland.
4th. No. 076. Glenmore Windy's Chieftain. Colt foal by Windy's Boy ex Glenmore Kelly's Owen. Francis & Deirdre O'Reilly.
5th. No. 367. Finn, colt by Gurteen Cathal S1-1358 ex Drumbad Dawn Mist M1-15561. Liam & Berni Flannigan.
6th. No. Craigmore Cashla. Filly foal by Currachmore Cashel ex Fenrose Silver Chalice. Mrs. Eilís O'Hagan.
Qualified For Country Comes to Town All Ireland Connemara Foal Championship
Homegrown Colleen, filly by S 1052 ex Derrartha Mary Anne M 11130. Owned by Edward & Sylvia Henry. Pictured above left is Mr.Joe Topley, who presented the Country Comes to Town Qualifying rosette on behalf of the NICPBA, with Sylvia and her foal, and Mr.Andy O'Donoghue, who judged at the Rare Breeds Show.
Filly foal by Emoe Bertie S 949 ex Drimcong Rover M 12363. Jim & Penny McClean.
Finn, colt by Gurteen Cathal S1-1358 ex Drumbad Dawn Mist M1-15561. Liam & Berni Flannigan.
Connemara Championship Sponsored by Irwin's Bluegrass Horsefeeds
Champion: Tawnydun Caramel. ECPS 6202. 2 y-o dun filly by Grianagh Petrus ECPS 97 ex Carraig Cailin
( M 12600 ). Owned and exhibited by Mr.James Naan. Bred by Mrs.Penny Makinson, Cheshire. Pictured below with her owner and with Craig Kilief of Irwin's Bluegrass Horsefeeds.
Reserve Champion, pictured below;
Glenmore Kellys Owen. 13 y-o mare by Abbeyleix Owen S 496 ex Gentian Gold M 9221. Francis & Deirdre O'Reilly.
8. Part bred Connemara Foal. Sire or dam must be CPBS Registered.
1st. No. 369. Honey. Dun filly by Robe Thunder S 1080 ex Missy’s Delight IHR 4285314. Mrs.Jane Johnston.
8A. Part-bred Connemara Pony, In-hand, one year and upwards. Sire or dam must be CPBS registered.
To be divided by age if sufficient entries are forward on the day.
1st. No.372. Missy’s Delight. IHR 4285314. 5 y-o by Song of Freedom S 1051. Mrs. Jane Johnston.
2nd. No. 370. Delvin Spring Breeze, by Ard Conneelly S 898 ex Aughamuckley Molly. Miss Grainne McParland.
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3rd. No. 384. Ardville Treasure Island. 4 y-o roan by Lochinvar ex Uptown Girl ( TB ). E. & J. Somerville.
4th. No. 393. Rosie. Dun part-bred mare. Kate Cordner.
9. Young Handlers Class. Handler up to 18 years of age. Purebred or Part-bred Connemara Pony,
and Rare Breed Pony. 4 years and over, Mare or Gelding, to be shown in hand. Younger handlers
could be accompanied by an adult.
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1st. No. 072. Hixton Hazelnut. Dartmoor mare. Miss Lauren Gordon.
2nd. No. 070. Matilda Magillycuddy. Kerry Bog Pony. Miss Davis.
3rd. No. 380. Winepress. Exmoor Pony. Miss Jodie Rainey.
4th. No. 374. Derrartha Mary Anne. CPBS M 11130. Master Lachlann Henry.
5th. No. 396. Sweet Molly Malone. M1-21587. By Song of Freedom. Miss Caterall.
5th. No. 373. Delvin Spring Breeze. IHB reg. by Ard Conneelly. Miss Grainne McParland.
10. Pure bred Connemara Pony, any age, any permissable colour except Grey, Dun or Bay. Colours invited
are Roan, Chesnut, Palomino, Cream, and Black. Sire and Dam must be CPBS Registered. To be shown in hand.
1st. No. 375. Donegreagh Milky Bar Kid. Cream gelding by Donegreagh Applejack S 1054 ex Knockmore Dianaimh N1-14306. C & E Mulholland.
Please could we have more entries next year ! This class was designed to give the less common colours a chance !
Ridden Classes
11. Pure bred or Part-bred Ridden Connemara Pony up to 158cm, Mare or Gelding, 4 yrs old and over. Rider any age. Young riders may be on a lead rein.
1st. No. 376. Annaghdown Cloonahinch Moonlight. By Calla Boy. Ridden by Ewan McCracken for Mr.Wm Truesdale.
2nd. No.373. Delvin Spring Breeze. By Ard Conneelly. Grainne McParland
3rd. No. 379. Abbey Storm Fionn. By Abbeyfort S 824 ex Stormbird M 9724. Ridden by Sylvia Henry for A & C Belford.
5th. No. 398. Donegreagh Cian Órga. By Donegreagh Applejack. Ridden by Caroline McParland for F. Mulholland.
6th. No. 377. Donegreagh Milky Bar Kid. By D. Applejack. Ridden by Bronagh McParland for E. & C. Mulholland.
7th. No. 393. Rosie. Dun mare. Partbred. Kate Cordner.
Waiting turns in the Connemara and Part-bred Connemara Ridden.
12. Ridden Rare Breed, Native pony, or Kerry Bog Pony, and other than a Connemara, and registered with
the appropriate breed society. Pony 4 yrs old and over. Rider and age, and young riders may be on a lead rein.
1st. No. 073. Hixton Hazelnut. Dartmoor mare. Miss Lauren Gordon.
2nd. No. 380. Winepress. Exmoor Pony Mare. Miss Jodie Rainey for Mr.Cecil Rainey.
Ridden Championship
Ridden Champion - Annaghdown Cloonahinch Moonlight, ridden by Ewan McCracken
for Mr.William Truesdale.
Reserve Ridden Champion - Delvin Spring Breeze, a.k.a. Molly, owned and ridden by Grainne McParland.
14. Kerry Bog Pony. Any age, to be shown in-hand.
1st. No. 071. Matilda Magillycuddy. 9 y-o mare by The Spotted Badger. Kirsten Davis for Mr.Robert Davis.
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2nd. No. 385. Bog Saoirse. 7 y-o black mare. Ivan & Pauline Lonsdale. Shown by Eleanor Mulholland.
3rd. No. 390. Ciarrai Cailin. 1 y-o bay filly. By Flashy Fox ex Bog Realtín. Miss Aimee Wooley.
4th. No. 399. Tara and filly foal. Eric & Freda Cobane.