News & Events
Updated On 01 September 2010
New page added to our website - Cloud's Page. August 2010. Defending the Wild horses of America. It seems that the US Government does not yet realise the importance of their equines.
NATIVE CHALLENGE 2010
TAKING PLACE AT
LAURELVIEW E.C., TEMPLEPATRICK.
ENTRY FORMS & SCHEDULE ON THE 2010 SHOWS & EVENTS PAGE
September 11th 2010
Classes for Connemara, Irish Draught and partbreds of each breed.
New section for sport horses and ponies of mixed and other breeds.
Novice and Open sections. Four phases in which to compete.
The best fun you will have with your pony or horse all year !
Sponsored by the Irish Draught Horse Society
and Irwins Bluegrass Horsefeeds.
Contact Robert and Linda Davis at
or telephone 028 9083 0649.
Native Challenge
Saturday 11th September 2010
Grand 4 Phase Performance Event
incorporating
Dressage – Basic Dressage Test (Prelim 13)
Show Jumping – 70cms or 90cms maximum
Cross Country – Derby Course choose between 70cms or 90cms
Ridden Show – Conformation, movement and turnout.
Classes for: -
Pure-Bred Irish Draught
Part-Bred Irish Draught
Pure-Bred Connemara
Part-Bred Connemara
Open (Any breed or type)
Prize Fund: -
£100 prize fund per class (1st – 4th places)
sponsored by
Abbey Pest Control, Mac Promotions Sport Super Car Show,
Landscape Supplies, Newtownards, Wilson’s Auctions
and Laurel View Equestrian Centre
* Plus *
£10 voucher and tack for Best Turned Out in each class
& Blue Grass Feed Vouchers
This event is a joint venture between
Irish Draught Horse Society Ltd. and Laurel View
Schedule and Entry Forms available from: -
Laurel View Equestrian Centre
18 Knowehead Road, Templepatrick, BT39 0BXE mail: laurelview01@btinternet.com
Tel: 028 9083 0649
www.laurelview.co.uk
To qualify for the pre entry fee rates, entries must be lodged
with Laurel View by Tuesday 7th September.
UPDATE ON OUR WELFARE PAGE CONCERNING A PROPOSED HORSE CULL IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND.
PLEASE READ IT THERE OR AT THE LINK PROVIDED
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NICPBA PONY 3rd AT DUBLIN
CONNEMARA PONY PERFORMANCE !
Amanda Dempsey's pony, Archie, made us all proud on August 4th, when he and his rider, Clare Brown, did a fantastic individual show and only took one fence down, to finish third against some very accomplished ponies in the senior section of the RDS Connemara Pony Performance Hunter Competition.
Bred by John Joe Bolton in Co.Clare, and registered as 'Cloonisle Cashel Blue', G2 - 3340, the 11 y-o by Cloonisle Cashel ex Goodbye My Love ( Glencarraig Finn ) is the love of Amanda's life, and though she rides him in less challenging competition, it is Clare Brown to whom she trusts him whenever the going is tougher. The pair qualified only two weeks ago at Ballygraffan, Comber, and Clare was determined to take Archie to Dublin, as he deserved ! We are delighted to have been able to watch them both on
which for the first time ever was streaming live to the internet from the R.D.S. To give an idea of the class of pony Archie was up against, the senior section was won by Cashel Bay Prince. Second placed was Irato Varagnac, who last week returned from eventing in France !
RESULTS and some pictures are also available on www.cpbs.ie
8 -15 year old Connemara Performance Hunter.
Ist. Cashel Bay Prince, owned by Robbie Fallon. by I Love You Melody ex Coosheen Pheasant.
2nd. Irato Varagnac. J.Moffat. By Abbeyleix Fionn ex Siobhan.
3rd. Cloonisle Cashel Blue, G2 -3340. By Cloonisle Cashel ex Goodbye My Love. Owned by Amanda Dempsey, Saintfield. Ridden by Clare Brown.
4th. Blackwood Fernando by Ferdia ( Murphy Rebel ) ex Dancing Queen. A. Devlin-Byrne.
5th. Grey Victory. By Glencarrig Finn ex Kilmaley Lady 2nd ex Wings of Victory
5 - 7 year old Connemara Performance Hunter. Full details will be added when the RDS results are up on the RDS website, at www.rds.ie
1st. Young Walt, stallion by Castlestrange Fionn ex Dangan Suzy ( by Cloonisle Cashel )
2nd. Ciarog
3rd. Ashfield Troubador. by Troubador ex Ashfield Blue Moll by Ashfield Sparrow
4th. Carnalecka Earl by Earl of Newbridge., ex Moygara Ashfield by Ashfield Bobby Sparrow.
5th. Brock Bay,
6th. Gloster Boy, by Laerkens Cascade Dawn ex Ridge Sally.
Worthy of mention is Drumbad Moondancer, bred by Jim Ferguson of Belleek, who competed in the Connemara Performance Hunter with Gareth Saunderson aboard, having also qualified at Ballygraffan. He is by I Love You Melody ex Rhylin Saoirse. Another one to watch in the future!
And in the Connemara Ridden Class 73, two more Northern ponies took the ribbons --
1. Julie Corbett's Dunally Grey by Linsfort Barney, ex Dunmore Daffodil
2. D & A Henderson's Ballyalt Calla Lily, by I Love You Melody, ex Snabo Lily - a very special achievement, since this 4 -y-o mare was only backed very recently. Known at home as 'Princess', she shows the great conformation of her dam, who is a premium mare, and an exceptional temperament, and her family can be very proud of her ! The image below was taken at Clougher Valley Show on July 28th.
SPONSORING THE NICPBA AT THE RARE BREEDS SURVIVAL TRUST SHOW
AT GOSFORD PARK, MARKETHILL.
SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2010.
'Silken' Sashes at BCPS Northern Show !
Thanks to Helen Troughton for getting in touch to let us know about three of her breeding who achieved four first placings between them at the Northern area BCPS Show on August 1st. They were Honeyhill Encore, a purebred mare by Crusheen Comet, and Silken Gold and Silken Ruler in the part-bred sections, both by Song of Freedom. Silken Ruler went on to take the Partbred Championship,
with Silken Gold in Reserve - a triumph for the Portadown stud !
To read the full results, the BCPS link is given below. Well done to the Ballinteggart bunch !
NEW BROOM ?
In response to the petition objecting to the Labour Government proposals to introduce a 'tax' in all but name on all horse owners, the present UK government has now posted a reply. Go to the link below to read the full item.
New page on this website entitled 'PONY HISTORIES'.
July 31st, 2010.
Contributions from Connemara owners are welcome, with photographs.
CONNECTED HORSEMANSHIP OFFERS NEW CERTIFICATION COURSE.
For full details, follow the link provided :-
Clogher Valley Show
28th July 2010
Connemara Ponies
Judged by Mrs.Penny Hodge of Albie Stud, Lockerbie, Scotland.
Clogher Valley Show Photographs 2010 - Copyright Eleanor Mulholland
Includes photographs of Connemaras, M&M, NPS, Championships, Horses etc...
CLICK ABOVE PICTURE TO VIEW CLOGHER VALLEY SHOW PHOTOS
Please e-mail us if you would like an original photo of your pony.
connemaraproductions@hotmail.co.uk
Class. 111 – 1 year old, in hand, registered Connemara Pony Colt, Gelding or Filly.
NPS Area 32 Qualifier.
1st. Roo Bella – Miss Laura McWeeney
2nd. Ballylickey Prince – Mr Jim McConnell
3rd. Slane Princess – Miss Emma Meade
Class. 112
1st. Roo Bella – Miss Laura McWeeney
Class. 113 – 2 year old, in hand, registered Connemara Pony Gelding or Filly.
NPS Area 32 Qualifier.
1st. Lishmar Hazel – Mr John & Maeve Riordan
2nd. Rockmount Alice – Ms Breege Flanagan
3rd. Shannonside Peggy – Mrs Jackie Lindsay
4th. Addrigoole Annabel - Miss Laura McWeeney
5th. Beech Hall Star – Mr Wm Truesdale
Class. 114 – Qualifier for the Irish Shows Association Connemara 2 & 3 year old
Filly & Mare of the Future All Ireland Championship. Two to qualify.
1st. Barna Seabird – Miss Jayne Maxwell
2nd. Drumkeeragh Molly Malone – Mrs Jill Doogan
3rd. Crossowen Joy – Mrs Valerie McKie
4th. Beltaine – Mr Ciaran Cassidy
Class. 115 – 3 year old, in hand, registered Connemara Pony Gelding or Filly.
NPS Area 32 Qualifier.
1st. Lishmar Bambi – John & Maeve Riordan
2nd. Tawnydun Caramel – Mr James Naan
3rd. Beech Cailin – Eddy Duffy
4th. Crossowen Lochlann – Marina & James Wray
Class. 116 – Connemara Mare, in foal or with foal at foot, 4, 5 and 6 year old mares.
NPS Area 32 Qualifier. Class sponsored by Mrs P McLaren, Crossowen Stud.
1st. Ardbear Lily – Mrs Breege Flanagan
2nd. Island Oak – Mr William McCloskey
3rd. Newgrange Beauty – Mr Mick McMenamin
Class. 117 - Connemara Mare, in foal or with foal at foot, 7 year old over.
NPS Area 32 Qualifier. Class sponsored by Mr.W Boyd, Fivemiletown.
1st. Crossowen Ciara – Mr Donagh Gallagher
2nd. Ballydoolagh April Song – Mrs J Hinchliffe
3rd. Carraig Bán – Mr William McCloskey
Class. 118 – Registered Connemara Colt & Filly Foal.
1st. Ballydoolagh Duke – Mrs J Hinchliffe
2nd. Estrella – Mrs Breege Flanagan
3rd. Newgrange Mighty Man – Mr Mick McMenamin
Class. 119 – In Hand Connemara Championship
Champion. Crossowen Ciara – Mr Donagh Gallagher, Belleek. Co.Fermanagh.
Reserve Champion. Lishmar Hazel – Mr John & Maeve Riordan, Donabate, Co.Dublin.
Class. 120 – Powers Quarry All Ireland Performance Championship Qualifier
1st. Ceide Rose – Caitlin Brown
2nd. Craigmount Sparrow – Clare Brown
3rd. Sweet Molly Malone – Hannah Catterall for Mrs K Conly
4th. Glengesh Champagne – Shannon Balfour
Class 121. ICCPS Performance Qualifier. Rider over 16 years.
1st. Abbey Storm Fionn -- Sylvia Henry for Mr & Mrs A. Belford
2nd. Ballyalt Calla Lily - for Mr & Mrs D Henderson.
3rd. White Star – Mrs Jackie Lindsay
4th. Maverick – for Mr Liam O’Connor, Co.Limerick.
Class 122. ICCPS Performance Qualifier. Rider under 16 years.
1st. Ceide Rose - Caitlin Brown for Mrs Nicola Brown
2nd. Classic Bawn Headlass – for Mrs Jackie Linsday
3rd. Craigmount Sparrow – Clare Brown for Mrs N Brown
4th. Turlough Star – Miss Taggart for Mrs J Taggart
5th. Glengesh Champagne – Shannon Balfour for Mrs J Balfour
6th. Sweet Molly Malone - Hannah Catterall for Mrs K Conly
Class 123.The Connemara Ridden Pony Gelding All Ireland championship Qualifier.
1st. Maverick – for Mr Liam O’Connor.
Ridden Championship :-
Ceide Rose ( Jack’s Promise ex Rusheen Leagh ) Caitlin Brown, Downpatrick.
Reserve Ridden Champion :-
Abbey Storm Fionn ( Abbeyfort ex Storm Bird )- Sylvia Henry for Mr & Mrs A Belford.
NIWHA Championship 2010 Show Photographs
Click The Link Below To View Them On THe NICPBA Facebook Group
Castlewellan Show 2010 Photographs
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Castlewellan 43rd Annual Agricultural Show Results
Saturday 17th July 2010
To View Castlewellan Photographs Click Picture Below
Connemara Pony
Class 61 – 1,2 & 3 year old colt, gelding or filly.
1st. Loguestown Papaver ( by Murphy Rebel ) – Ivan Adams
2nd. Crossowen Joy ( by C.V.Cashel )– Mrs V. McKie
3rd. Killyan Sally ( by Emoe Berti )– Eloise Rosenfeld
Class 62 – Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4 year old & over to be shown in hand.
1st. Newgrange Beauty ( by Fairyhill Tomboy )– Mick McMenamin
2nd. Glenmore Kelly's Owen ( by Abbeyleix Owen ) – Francis & Deirdre O’Reilly
3rd. Corha Delight ( by Castleside JJ ) – Nicola Brown
Class 63 – Connemara Foal.
1st. Glean Mor Windy's Molly, filly by Windy's Boy – Francis & Deirdre O’Reilly
2nd. Newgrange Mighty Man, colt by Rhinstroem's Mighty Man – Mick McMenamin
Connemara Championship
Champion. Newgrange Beauty – Mick McMenamin
Reserve Champion. Glenmore Kelly's Owen – Francis & Deirdre O’Reilly
Mountain & Moorland
Class 64 – 1, 2 & 3 year old colt, gelding or filly, mixed M & M, in hand.
1st. Glenlough Persuasion – Glenlough Stud. Shetland.
2nd. Loguestown Papaver – Ivan Adams. Connemara.
3rd. 694 – Chestnut Shetland, not catalogued.
Class 65 – 4 year old & over, mixed M & M, in hand.
1st. Glenmore Kelly's Owen – Francis & Deirdre O’Reilly. Grey Connemara mare.
2nd. Hixton Hazelnut – Diane Gordon. Bay Dartmoor mare.
3rd. Beltoy Rising Pride – Mrs M. McDonald. Black Shetland stallion.
4th. Minster of Mowbray – Catherine Lyttle. Shetland.
5th. Magheradartin Beeswax - David Lyttle. Dun Shetland Stallion.
Mountain & Moorland In Hand Championship.
Champion. Glenmore Kelly's Owen – Francis & Deirdre O’Reilly. Connemara.
Reserve Champion - Hixton Hazelnut – Diane Gordon. Dartmoor.
Class 66 – Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein
1st. Llafar Barthez – Nicola Roscoe
2nd. Saethydd Coco – Miss Claire Dobbin
3rd. Toffee – Truesdale
4th. Clothie Night Hajcosay - Glenlough Stud
5th. Beltoy Remus – A D Wheeler
6th. HRE Hobbit – Trudy Reid
7th. Mountain Gemma – Paul McAulfield
Class 67 – Mountain & Moorland First Ridden
1st. Dryknowl Victor Plum – Megan Dummigan
2nd. Ballyloughan Lady Lindsay- Mrs J Bingham
3rd. Llafar Barthez – Nicola Roscoe
4th. Reenroe Murrymint – Alex Hughes
5th. Lauren Gordon- grey Welsh section A.
Mountain & Moorland Ridden Championship
Champion. Dryknowl Victor Plum – Megan Dummigan
Reserve Champion. Llafar Barthez – Nicola Roscoe
Class 68 – Open Mountain & Moorland Ridden Small Breeds
1st. Hixton Hazelnut – Lauren Gordon
2nd. Hilin Sky Rocket – Miss A Steele
3rd. Signwood Goldfinch – Valerie Dumigan
4th. Huttons Ambo Mayflower – Mrs M McDonald
5th. Hennen Logic – Mrs A McClenaghan
Class 69 – Open Mountain & Moorland Ridden Large Breeds, which was dominated by the Connemara.
1st. Clogher Valley Kestrel ( by Innellan Kestrel ) – Mrs V. McKie
2nd. Ceide Rose ( by Jack's Promise ) – Nicola Brown, ridden by Caitlin Brown.
3rd. Tydfill Red Marvel – Sara Morrow ( Welsh Cob )
4th. Aberpennar Lilli Bou - Deborah Cherry ( Welsh Cob )
5th. Springlawn Boy ( by Glove's Misty Owen ) – Helen Troughton, ridden by Iona Pirie.
6th. Abbeydale Christy ( by Dangan Boy ) – Clare McIIveen
7th. Heath of Cashel ( by Cloonisle Cashel ) – Wm. Truesdale, ridden by Euan McCracken.
8th. Abbey Storm Fionn ( by Abbeyfort ) – Carol Belford
Open Mountain & Moorland Ridden Championship
Champion. Hixton Hazelnut – Lauren Gordon
Reserve Champion. Clogher Valley Kestrel – Mrs V. McKie
New CPBS Database Facility
July 6th 2010
Whereby it is possible to search for details of stallions by county of residence. Colts passed this spring have yet to be added, and some of the information is outdated ( stallions which are dead or moved to another stud, for example ), so it is advisable to contact the stallion keepers before travelling to view or cover.
We will be checking details also, and posting photos etc. on our stallion page once the new information is confirmed regarding those stallions standing at public stud. It would be appreciated if anyone aquiring a stallion would get in touch with the NICPBA.
NICPBA Committee.
Thankyou.
CPBS ANNOUNCES PROVISIONAL DATE FOR AUTUMN INSPECTIONS
CPBS secretary, Niamh Philbin, has contacted us today ( July 1st ) to arrange the autumn inspection in the North. According to the number of applications received, the Society will visit centres in both Donegal and Lurgan on Wednesday, September 15th. If numbers are greater than anticipated, the inspections will take place over two days. Please make sure to apply in good time, and remember that the passport must be in the name of the owner.
www.cpbs.ie or Tel: 00 353 95 21863 for advice.
NICPBA Champion Of Champions Competition 2010
The Northern Ireland Connemara Pony Breeders Association wishes to inform its members that for the showing season of 2010 we will once again be running the ‘Champion of Champions’ league. The competition is designed to encourage NICPBA members to exhibit their ponies in the in-hand and ridden classes at the many local shows in N.Ireland and in the Border counties.
Competition Rules
1 Pony owners must be members of NICPBA for 2010.
2 Owners must have the ponies registered in their own name.
3 Owners may exhibit as many ponies as they wish, but each pony will have a separate entry.
4 All ponies must be registered with CPBS or daughter society e.g BCPS.
5 Showing cards are available from the NICPBA secretary for each entry, and it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to have the card signed by the judge, show secretary or a committee member of NICPBA.
6 Completed cards must be forwarded to the NICPBA secretary at the end of the year.
7 A pony must compete at a minimum of 3 shows to be eligible to enter the competition.
8 The best results from a maximum of 6 shows will be used to calculate the pony's points for the competition.
Points system
1 1st in class 10 points
2 2nd in class 8 points
3 3rd in class 6 points
4 4th in class 4 points
5 5th in class 2 points
6 6th in class 1 point
Additional points
1 Champion Connemara Pony 6 points
2 Champion ridden Connemara Pony 6 points
3 Reserve Champion Connemara Pony 4 points
4 Reserve Champion ridden Connemara Pony 4 points 5 Junior Champion Connemara Pony 4 points
6 Supreme Champion of Show 10 points
7 Reserve Supreme Champion 6 points
8 2nd Reserve Supreme Champion 4 points
We have a Champion Connemara Pony in each of the following classes
In-hand Champion
1 Colt or filly foal
2 1 year old colt, gelding or filly.
3 2 or 3 year old colt, gelding or filly
4 Mare or gelding 4 year old or over.
5 Partbred Connemara Pony ( Sire or dam must be CPBS registered ).
If we have enough entries these classes may be divided again
Ridden Champion
1 Young rider up to 16 years old
2 Rider 16 to 18 years old
3 Adult ridden class
The overall Champion of Champions will be the pony which accumulates the highest points from their best 6 shows.
Each class Champion will receive a special rosette.
The Champion of Champions will receive a embroidered rug and sash.
To accommodate competitors from the various areas in the jurisdiction, we have not made a list of designated shows, but points can be accumulated from shows which have the following classes either ridden or in-hand :-
Connemara Classes
Mountain and Moorland Classes
Connemara Working Hunter Classes
M & M Working Hunter Classes.
Northern Autumn Inspection
The CPBS are arranging to hold an autumn inspection the North, in the vicinity of Lurgan, for fillies 2 y-o and upwards. The entry form may be downloaded from www.cpbs.ie, or is available by 'phoning the Clifden office on 00 353 95 21863.
EXPERIENCED BAREFOOT TRIMMER
NICK HILL OF CLOVER ROSE EQUINE IS AVAILABLE
FOR A LIMITED NUMBER OF TRIMS / CONSULTATIONS
Nick will try to come at a date to suit as many as possible.
Loss Of Moyan's Little Monkey
We are sorry to report the loss, on June 2nd, of the stallion, Moyan's Little Monkey, who was owned by our member Paddy Traynor. By Corbally Star out of an Ormond Oliver mare, he was a very athletic little horse, scoring high in the CPBS performance test as a two year old - I remember hearing how he could barely be kept in the yard, hence his name ! He went on to breed many jumping ponies. Our sympathies to Paddy and the family.
Equine Student Looking For Work
If you know of a possible contact, please get in touch.
Hello,
My name is Jessica Conlan. I am 19 years old from Co. Meath, Ireland.
I am desperately seeking work in the Equine industry in Ireland.
I have been riding for 11 years, I worked in a livery, riding school and trekking centre for 5 years then I broke in my own two youngsters (Connemaras). I also worked with a vet for 2 years (on and off due to school) I have been helping people with their riding and difficult horses for years and hold my BHS progressive riding qualifications levels 1 - 6. I have completed half of an equine studies course in the University of Wales, Aberystwyth under the watchfull eye of Dr. Carol Green who gave the students riding lessons every day of our course. I cannot continue my course as my parents have lost their job and cannot help me financially so I am frantically searching for work to start using my skills for a living.
In University I completed the following modules to an average of a 2.1 (B+) mark.
breeding and stud management
I also worked as part of a small team to run the yard of aprox 16 horses on a daily basis, to a very high standard as BHS representatives inspected our work very regularly.
I am willing to do any work around horses and have been thought to work on a yard and groom to a very high BHS standard. I am hard working, reliable and very social. I love meeting new people and learning new skills. If you have any work available please consider me for your yard.
Thank you for reading my email.
Kindest Regards,
Jessica
Rehoming Horses
The following received from Jane on April 29th :
Looking to rehome 13 horses as the result of a cruelty case in Co.Waterford.
The horses are currently in Waterford.
Most of the horses are youngsters (2 /3 yr olds , as well as there being an old stallion)
I don't have specifics for each horse but can put any interested parties in touch with a co-ordinator who has more info.
Received May 13th:
After a conversation with Waterford SPCA regarding a cruelty case of 26 horses, here are some of the details of the horses that they are trying to rehome. If you know of anyone who could help please get in touch. There are two foals about 12 months old, one black very thin mare, two 2 year olds and one grey pony mare. Also two 6 month old foals.
Contact numbers are 00 353 872689500( mobile ) or 00 353 52 6136798
SPONSORSHIP FOR IRISH HORSE WELFARE TRUST
The Irish Horse Welfare Trust rehomes, rehabilitates, and rescues horses and ponies. In particular they specialise in re-training ex-racehorses and finding suitable homes for them. Part of the work also entails investigating welfare complaints and promoting equine education and awareness.
You can rest assured that the money will be put to good use amongst equines in need.
Many thanks,
Jane Bruce ( IHWT ).
Learn more about the IHWT, and see contact details at www.ihwt.ie
The Committee of the NICPBA voted unanimously to make a donation, on behalf of it's membership, to the work of the IHWT in response to Jane's request for sponsorship for her run in the Flora Ladies Dublin Marathon in June 2010.
Ecclesville Colt Inspection 2010.
Some pictures from the inspection.
Including images courtesy of James Naan and Ernie Somerville.
Sylvia Henry and her colt.
Vet Philip McManus microchips a colt by Jack's Promise.
Gabriel Murphy brought his colt all the way from Co.Mayo.
Bay colt, Donegreagh Cuach na Scamaill, by Silver Cloud out of an Ard Zachary dam.
Colt belonging to Conal Watters of Donegal.
Sean Bourke's colt, Rathlacken Cascade, by Laerkens Cascade Dawn
ex Prospect Cloud. This colt won the colt foal section at The Country Comes to Town in 2007.
John McKay of Cushendun.
Midas Touch, 4 y-o colt by Coral Prince ex Whitegate Rover ( by Grey Dawn ).
Sylvia Henry, Comber.
Ernie Somerville, Belleek.
Colt by Gwennic de Goariva.
John McKay with his colt.
NICPBA BADGE.
The Association badges are available for all members. Designed by Eleanor Mulholland and Euan McCracken, the badge
depicts the association logo of a Connemara pony with a shamrock on it's rump, on a dark blue background,
and surrounded by the association name in gold lettering on burgundy. The image shown is in close -up.
Renowned Sire Lost
Cocum Camelot, son of Thunderbolt, was put down before Christmas time. He was in his 25th year, and suffering from Cushings syndrome. Owned by Eileen and Tommy Simpson, who breed Sydserff Connemara Ponies, he lately stood with the Hodges at their Albie Stud in Scotland. Out of the outstanding mare, Cocum Prima Donna, the little chestnut was a premium stallion, and has 5 sons standing at stud. They are Pilgrims Excalibur, Sydserff Thunderstorm, Sydserff Avalon, Fly the Last Flute and Sydserff Gallant Knight. Another stallion son was Lintavon Tempest. His most famous offspring is Sydserff Lord of the Dance, who has numerous championships and supreme championships to his name. Our sincere sympathies to all who loved and cared for Camelot. http://www.albiestud.co.uk/album.php
Help Tracing Ponies
Lisnamann Full Force is a Partbred Connemara by Connemara Stallion Spring Con and out of Maid Of Lisnamann. We have a request from the present owner asking if anyone can help trace the breeding of the mare Maid Of Lisnamann or has any information which may lead to discovering the mares breeding.
Help would be greatly appreciated.
Contact: connemara-productions@hotmail.com
First Foal Of 2010 ? Let Us Know When Yours Arrive !
Dawn of Rickamore and her filly foal by Midas Touch, foaled during the early hours of Tuesday March 2nd, and is pictured here only hours old. Dawn was bred by Mr.Gerry O'Reilly of New Ross, Co.Wexford, out of his good Westside Mirah mare, Caperann Cailín. The 5 y-o Dawn is by Carraig Thunder, and is a member of the Donegreagh Herd.
Donegreagh Ceilidh.
CHECK OUT OUR NEW POSTS ON THE HEALTH AND WELFARE PAGE !
All meetings or events organised or held by the N.I. Connemara Pony Breeders Association will always be advertised as such.
Thank You
N.I.C.P.B.A
New Show To Be Held In August 2010
To Hold Connemara Classes
Prior notice has been given to this group about a new show which takes place at the end of August. Organised by the recently formed 'Traditional Farm Livestock Foundation', the show will be held at the Ulster Folk Museum at Cultra, Co.Down. The T.F.L.F., as it is to be known, has been constituted to raise the profile of traditional breeds of farm livestock breeds specifically in N.Ireland.
Photographs
Older photographs have been removed due to launch of the new NICPBA website (www.nicpba.co.uk) as it was not possible to move them from the old website (www.connemaraponybreeders-nicpba.co.uk) at the time, however most photographs where archived and are still available on request and most will be reposted.
PLEASE NOTE: Photographs published on this website are the property of the original owner and no photograph on this site may be used or reproduced in any form without prior permission from the original owner. Any violation of the copyright laws will not be tolerated.
Make Life Easier For Your Vet & You
"Veterinarians work under a great handicap when handling horses--almost everything the veterinarian does to a horse is either frightening or painful," began Robert Miller, DVM. However, that doesn't mean there's no way for a veterinarian to work comfortably with a horse, he says. With a bit of patience, time, and understanding of the horse's flighty nature, veterinarians and horse owners can easily train a horse to work with them rather than against them.
Miller discussed equine psychology and its application to veterinary practice at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention held Dec. 5-9 in Las Vegas, Nev. Beginning with his early equine experiences, Miller discussed the observations and training methods that have led him to become an authority on equine behavior, training, and imprinting.
Read the full article on: http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=15855
IPS National M&M 2009 Results
Congratulations to Euan McCracken & Annaghdown Cloonahinch Moonlight (Jake) who were placed 2nd in the IPS National M&M points for 2009 and got a beautiful rosette at the IPS National Awards dinner in Athlone in January 2010. Jake was sold to Wiltshire early in the winter, and is having a great time with his new people ! Having spent a while last autumn searching for a taller pony to move on to, a Currachmore Cashel gelding turned up, and the new team have been training for working hunter classes. Seen below competing recently at Connell Hill E.C. in Randalstown are Euan with his new pony, Harry. They are aiming for the 153 W.H. at Balmoral in May, and we wish them the very best of luck !
Kindly supplied by proud Mum, Valerie, is the photo below, showing Euan at the IPS Awards Night where he won:
M&M Working Hunter Pony National Award
Novice 153cm Working Hunter Pony National Award
M&M Ridden National Award
IPS Ulster Silver League 2008 - 1st Novice M&M Ridden
3rd M&M Working Hunter Pony
An Audience with Dr Gerd Heuschmann - For the Good of the Horse
Saturday 11th September 2010, from 9am-6pm at Vale View EC. Old Dalby, Leicestershire, LE14 3LX
Application forms and more details can be downloaded from www.horsesinsideout.com/
Following last year's conference at Stow on the Wold we are pleased to announce that Dr Heuschmann is making a return visit to Horses Inside Out. [This will be a different talk to last time].
We have chosen the popular Leicestershire purpose built Equestrian Centre for this event. It is centrally placed for the whole country with excellent road, rail and air links for those coming from further afield. [It is only 1 1/2 hrs from Gloucestershire]. With brand new facilities and a large cafeteria, the day will be comfortable and inspirational.
During the morning Dr Heuschmann will be delivering 2 seminars. Then during the afternoon he will be 'working his magic' on a selection of horses. The day will end with a question and answer session.
If you would like to apply to be a rider, please send a brief resumé [about 100 words] and a photo of yourself riding your horse.
This seminar represents excellent value for money with an Early Bird offer [see the application form for more details]. and certificates of participation.
The day will be of interest to both riders and therapists. Looking forward to hearing from you,
Best Wishes,
Gillian
Tragic Loss Of In-foal Mare Due To Yew Poisoning
12th Feb 2010
When bringing a haylage bale to his ponies earlier this week, one of our members discovered that his in-foal mare was not just basking in the sun, but, in fact, had died. Since the ponies are seen daily, and had shown no signs of ill health, the owner called out his vet in order to find out what could possibly have happened. Veterinary analysis of blood samples revealed that yew tree poisoning was the cause of death. The toxin from Taxus baccata ( the Irish Yew ) is called taxin, and is so potent it kills very rapidly - within 4 to 6 hours, according to the vet. Animals have been found dead with the distinctive dark green leaves still in their mouths. The seeds and wood are also toxic. Knowing that no such tree bordered the field, the owner, upon searching, then discovered that a neighbouring home owner had thrown cuttings over the fence to 'give the ponies a bit of greenery'. With two other mares and two young fillies in the field, there could have been an even greater disaster. That the neighbour was not aware of the extreme toxicity of yew is hard to fathom - any gardener should know it. Yew is just as poisonous to humans as to other animals.
We are advising anyone with ponies to make sure any neighbours are well warned not to throw cuttings of any kind to their ponies. It is the only way to prevent accidental poisoning, or even colic ( caused by grass cuttings ) by well meaning but ill-informed neighbours. For ponies who graze roadside fields, the dangers from fly-tipping are frightening.
Make Your Own 'Parelli' Halter
Instructions at http://www.all-natural-horse-care.com/natural-horsemanship-halter.html Link supplied by Lesley Harvey.
Registered Connemara Pony Stallions At Stud In Northern Ireland 2010
For anyone standing Connemara Stallions in Northern Ireland for the 2010 season please send us any updates such as change of contact details, change of address or change in stallion grade to finola.mulholland@btopenworld.com Any updated information for the forthcoming 2010 season would be much appreciated.
Please note we also can post photos
Free For Members for the first stallion, and at £10 per additional stallion.
Basic Information about Stallions will be placed on the website free of charge for the benefit of mare owners.
Membership for the NICPBA is only £15 per annum!
Barefoot Trimming Trainer's Visit to Northern Ireland.
With more enlightenment nowadays concerning the natural keeping and training systems for equines, there was a good turnout at the meeting organised by local horse owner, Laura Webster, at whose invitation barefoot practitioner and field instructor from the U.S. based Association for the Advancement of Natural Horsecare Practices ( A.A.N.H.C.P. ), Nick Hill, came to speak on the evening of Tuesday, February 2nd. Nick trained with the association's founder, acclaimed barefoot trimmer, Jaime Jackson, and is himself based in Scotland. You are invited to visit his website at www.cloverroseequine.co.uk . His principal engagement was a seminar at the Temple Golf and Country Club, Boardmills ( near Lisburn ) , and all profits from the admission were donated to the excellent cause of The Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary, which is currently experiencing an unprecedented demand on it's resources. The following two days were taken up by his attending ponies and horses around the country, when he enthusiastically imparted advice and demonstrated his skills. He will be back again through the year, and interest has already been expressed by some owners wishing to learn the skill of barefoot trimming themselves, and Nick is willing to train a group on a regular basis. Anyone wishing to register their interest in such training should contact Laura on 077 9654 0475.
Above is Nick Hill, explaining aspects of his craft to NICPBA member, Lesley Harvey, whose daughter Jenny recently qualified as a barefoot trimmer.
More information on the holistic appoach to horse-keeping and the natural method of hoofcare can be found on www.jaimejackson.com and www.hoofrehab.com , the site of fellow barefoot specialist, Pete Ramey. The philosophy behind natural horsecare systems is to keep domesticated horses in as near as possible the conditions which the horses themselves would choose if they were living in the wild. That means freedom to move over a variety of country, to eat a natural ( grass or hay based ) diet, to have others of their own kind for company, and therefore achieve all the advantages of physical and mental health which a wild life would offer. A major part of this is the relation of structure to function in the horse's foot. Studies conducted in the wild laid the foundation for the barefoot method - with trimming to attain the shape and structure of the 'wild horse model' or mustang foot. Left unshod, the foot is able to flex and function as evolution has fashioned it in the millions of years before man first nailed iron upon it. It only makes sense that something so well designed for species survival is better not interfered with any more than it must be. Since, however, domestic horses are not free to choose to move as far and wide as wild stock, the barefoot trimming method effectively mimics the wear which the foot ought to receive in nature, thus resulting in the best possible foot .
Above are the hind feet of the bay mare shown in the first picture. The nearer hoof has been trimmed by Nick to the 'wild horse' model, and the middle one is yet to be trimmed. The white hoof belongs to the colt foal. Despite appearances, the actual amount of hoof removed was minimal - the method is completely non-invasive - but emphasis is on balancing the foot and achieving the correct angle of growth ( as is evident just below the coronary band ) and the correct height of the heel, which should be low. All crumbling tissue is removed, ( as it would be naturally worn away if the horse were travelling over varied country ), thus allowing the hoof to flex freely and be the dynamic organ it is meant to be, functioning properly, and is not just like a block of solid wood on the end of a leg !
For a chance to see the contrast between shod and unshod hooves on the horse as it performs, a visit to the website below is highly recommended. Links are provided to video clips which run simultaneously, clearly demonstrating the concussion absorbed by the foot in it's natural state, whereas the shod foot jars the entire leg.
Barefoot horses at Performance Barefoot Performance Barefoot takes horses through the process of hoof rehabilitation, removing shoes, transitioning hooves and creating barefoot performance horses ...
www.performancebarefoot.co.uk/ The photos below show a laminitic hoof before and, in the bottom picture, after being trimmed by Nick on Feb. 3rd in the method pioneered by Jaime Jackson. The improvement in the form of the foot gives the owner real hope that the hoof can, in time, be returned to normal. The mare was a little tender for a few days, due to the old material being taken off the sole, but was soon going much better again. As her comfort in movement increases, the healing should increase in pace. On the base of the foot, the sole, frog and separated white line are to be scrubbed daily with a wirebrush and vinegar, to cleanse and gently disinfect the foot. 
For further information, another site which will be of interest is www.epauk.org - useful links will take you to the Equine Podiatry Association's websites and forum.
Warning: Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA) Received January 25th 2010
Equine infectious anaemia (EIA) has been detected in two horses in Wiltshire following importation from Romania via Belgium , Defra confirmed today( January 19th 2010 ).
The premises is currently under restriction and the two infected horses will be humanely destroyed in line with existing regulations. The other horses on the premises will be subject to epidemiological investigation in the coming weeks. A further two horses have also been under investigation and test results have proved negative.
The animals arrived in a group of 10 horses, nine of which originated from Romania and one from Belgium . The nine Romanian horses were tested for EIA as part of routine post-import testing. Seven horses all tested negative. The horse that originated in Belgium is due to be tested shortly.
Chief Veterinary Officer, Nigel Gibbens said: “This is the first case of equine infectious anaemia infected animals being imported into Great Britain since 1976 and shows the success of our post import testing regime. These were apparently healthy horses carrying a notifiable disease that we are keen to keep out of Great Britain . After considering the risk I have decided to take appropriate action and humanely destroy these two horses that tested positive.”
1. Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA) is a virus disease of horses causing intermittent fever, anaemia, emaciation and death. It can be transmitted by the exchange of blood by biting insects and occurs typically in low-lying swampy areas.
2. A notifiable disease is a disease named in section 88 of the Animal Health Act 1981 or an Order made under that Act and must be reported.
3. This disease occurs in horses, mules and donkeys. Animals may be acutely, chronically or subclinically affected. The incubation period is variable, from a matter of days to a few months but generally one to three weeks. Antibodies usually develop seven to 14 days after infection and last for life.
4. For an animal testing positively for EIA, the only course of action is to humanely put it down. This may be for the welfare of the affected horse, but also to protect other horses from infection. Once infected, horses are infected for life and can pose a risk to other horses in close proximity. We have agreed with equine industry veterinary surgeons that destruction is the right response in this particular case. This response is in accordance with both the Infectious Disease of Horses Order 1987 and the Specified Disease (Notification and Slaughter) Order 2006.
5. EIA is not a zoonotic disease and has no human health implications.
6. For further information, please see the below webpage: www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/eia/
Reading Horse Forehead Swirls
Thanks to Tandragee member, Liam Flannigan, for letting us know about the video on Youtube featuring Chris Irwin, horse trainer, on the subject of whorls on a horse's head and observations on their relevance to a horse's ability to learn.
NICPBA Joins The Equine Council
Further to the meeting of the NICPBA committee with representatives of the Equine
Council for N.Ireland on December 9th, we are delighted to announce that our group has agreed to become a participating member of the E.C.N.I.
Mr.Tony Bell, who will be familiar to many through his work with the National Pony Society, represents the pony groups on the council. He was accompanied by Christine Casey, whose experience as regional chairperson on the B.H.S. and secretarial and business skills are proving invaluable to the provincial organisation, which was constituted on March 10th, 2008. Set up a a charitable company, the E.C.N.I. aims to give a voice via it's association with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Developement ( DARD ) to all sectors of the equine world and ancilliary industries. The following extract from the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the E.C.N.I. outlines the principal purpose of the organisation.
The Company ( i.e. the Equine Council for Northern Ireland ) is established to promote any charitable purpose for the benefit
of the Equine Sport and Industry in Northern Ireland. It will endeavour to promote the advancement of education the improvement of quality and standards in breeding, performance, health and welfare in equines.
It will promote improvement in standards of achievement (within the sport and industry) and will encourage increased participation, promotion co-operation, and economic awareness within the Equine Sport and Industry.
We look forward to leaning more in the very near future, and introducing the E.C.N.I. to our membership.
Rollover Heading For The Jackpot
November 11th, 2009
Galloon Rollover is featured in the leading U.K. equestrian magazine, Horse & Hound, this week. His breeder, James Naan, still keeps in touch with the bay colt's owner, Katie Bacon, and 'Barney' has been doing very well - most recently in the Championships of the M&M Heritage section of the British Show Pony Society.
The photographs shown here are strictly protected by copyright. We are grateful to Katie for allowing their publication on this website. The photographer is Equinational (Colin Nicolas Photography)
Katie writes " This year he ( Galloon Rollover ) has won 11 times out of 13 classes entered, and has had two seconds. Also 5 Championships and 1 Reserve Championship.
3 wins from 3 at BSPS Heritage Championship (Novice, Restricted and Open Ridden)
Qualified Ponies UK Winter Champs (Confined Novice and Open) N.P.S Spring Festival (Novice and Open) and B.S.P.S Winter Champs (Novice, Restricted and Open)". A record of which to be justly proud !
Katie also has a younger full brother to Barney, who, it is hoped, will follow in the elder's hoof-prints ! Both are by Murphy's Oscar
out of Galloon Wind of Change ( Moy Hazy Cove ).