WELCOME/FÁILTE

The Christmas Show at is really a celebration of the year’s work and a chance for members to come together in a festive atmosphere. As always at Christmas there is an emphasis on youth- Santa, foals, young musicians and dancers. There is a special welcome and enthusiasm at Creagh which comes from the Carey family and thanks to them for that and for their preparations. Thanks as well to the Performance Committee , particularly to chair Gearoid Curran and secretary Mrs. Peoples. The Committee should be very pleased with its body of work throughout the year,- Loose Jumping and Green Hunter Championships, clinics, training days, judges qualification and now this celebratory show. Well done to all. Tá súil agam go mbainfidh sibh spraoi as an lá agus taitneamh as an gcáca, an bhfíon agus as an gcomhluadar, gan trácht ar na capaill agus searraigh breátha. Nollaig mhaith agaibh.

Tom Mac Lochlainn (CPBS President)

Performance Committee Members— Gearóid Curran (Chair), Ann Reade, Denise Norton, Caitríona Goaley, Carol O’Connor (Secretary), Joe Mac Lochlainn, Mary Mitchell, Pierce O’Malley, Tom Mac Lochlainn

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Working Hunter - Class A Entries also taken on the day

Registered Pony to be ridden by person U-16 years.

Kindly sponsored by Joe Murray LTD, & Glencarrig Stud

1 Owner Ms Deirdre Ó Laoi, Moybeg Lahinch Co. Clare Breeder Mr Pat Warde, Tiernascragh, Ballycrissane, Ballinasloe, Co. Pony Venus M0013564 Sire Garryhinch Finn S0000974 Dam Goldthorn Dolly M0008447 Rider Jane Field

2 Owner Ms. Laura Geraghty Mackney Stud, Mackney, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Breeder John Lowry, Cloonmore, , Co Galway Pony Ruby Hero S3-372004000011330 Sire Coral Ross S1-372100400001280 Dam Kelly's Hero M0013656 Rider David Egan

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3 Owner Ms. Laura Geraghty Mackney Stud, Mackney, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Breeder Mr Michael Nestor, Prospect, , Co. Galway Co Galway. Pony Prospect Harry S3-372100400008825 Sire Tulira Robuck S0001041 Dam Curragh Bán M0013369 Rider Sheamie Lohan

4 Owner Ms. Laura Geraghty Mackney Stud, Mackney, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Breeder Mr Liam Tierney, Carraghy, , Co Galway. Pony Carraghy Smoke S3-372100400009067 Sire Clonberne Dun S2-372100400001350 Dam Réalt Mhuicneach M1-372100400015432 Rider Ciara Shanley

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Working Hunter - Class B Entries also taken on the day

Registered Connemara Pony to be ridden by person Over-16 years.

Kindly Sponsored by Kieran Egan, Ballinasloe and Glencarrig Stud

10 Owner Emer McNamara, Goulane, , Co Galway Breeder Mr Gerry Talbot, Tysaxon, , Co. Galway. Pony Manninard Finnian S3-372100400004884 Sire Killary Cashel S0001086 Dam Dangan Fancy M0010680 Rider Emer McNamara

11 Owner Ms Deirdre Ó Laoi, Moybeg Lahinch Co. Clare Breeder Mr Pat Warde, Tiernascragh, Ballycrissane, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Pony Venus M0013564 Sire Garryhinch Finn S0000974 Dam Goldthorn Dolly M0008447 Rider Marjorie Hardiman

12 Owner Ms. Laura Geraghty Mackney Stud, Mackney, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Breeder Edward & Mrs S. Hannigan, Jordanstown, Oldtwon, Co. Pony Yukon Magic S3-372100400006597 Sire Glenayre Mystical Bobby S0001007 Dam Camus Ramble M1-372100400014810

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Working Hunter - Class C Entries also taken on the day

Registered Connemara Pony to be ridden by person Over-40 years.

Kindly sponsored by Connemara Equestrian Escapes and Glencarrig Stud

20 Owner Sean Carey, Creagh, Ballinalsoe, Co Galway Breeder John C Robinson, Aghamore, , Co Mayo Pony Aghamore Beauty Sire Drummin Rebel S2-1330 Dam Sorcha’s Girl M0012889 Rider Asumpta Shannon

21 Owner Michael Mitchell, Ballagh, Bushypark, Co Galway Breeder Roger O’Mahony, Kilshannig House, Cratloe, Co Clare Pony Kilshannig Garnet Dream M1-21950 Sire Glencarrig Prince S 1073 Dam Western Dream M1-15110 Rider Mary Mitchell

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22 Owner Cathriona Goaley, Curra Stables, Tullykyne, , co Galway Breeder John Joe Lee, 47 Gaelcarrig Park, Newcastle, Galway Pony Curra Whoopi M2-15494 Sire Owens Blossom S 1009 Dam Clydagh Lady M 9479 Rider Cathriona Goaley

23 Owner Máire Fitzmaurice, Oranswell, Bushypark, Galway Breeder Willie Donelon, Bishop Street, Tuam, Co Galway Pony Pearly Silver M1-18156 Sire Currachmore Cashel S 1128 Dam Clydagh Marie M 11595 Rider Máire Fitzmaurice

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Obstacle Course taking place in the indoor, entries taken on the day

Followed by

Dressage Demonstration with Alana Cazabon Sullivan

Followed by the

Cleggan Beach Riding Centre Christmas Musical Ride

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Musical Interval and Sean-nos Dancing

Music: Caoimhe Newell (fiddle) and Willie Mulkerrins (accordion)

Sean-nos Dancers: Meadhbh O’Neill & Ronan Nee

Special Guest & Fancy Dress

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Colt Foal Class

The progeny of a registered Connemara Pony Mare and a registered Connemara Pony Stallion.

Sponsored by : Ballinasloe Credit Union, Ballinasloe Co. Galway & Elite Rosettes Winner : “Irish Dragoon” Plaque and sash

Prizes : 1st : €50 2nd: €40 3rd : €30 4th : €20 5th : €10

30 Owner Mr Peter J O'Malley, Caorán Beag, Ceathrú Rua, Co. na Gaillimhe Breeder Mr Peter J O'Malley, Caorán Beag, Ceathrú Rua, Co. na Gaillimhe Pony Caoránbeg Rocky S3-372004100015495 **For Sale Sire Laerkens Cascade Dawn IS 5 For Sale Dam Gallowstown Bibi M0013679

31 Owner Mr Sean Carey Newtown Creagh Ballinasloe Co Galway Breeder Mr Sean Carey Newtown Creagh Ballinasloe Co Galway Pony Dexter Coco S3-372004100016224 Sire Dexter Leam Pondi IS 15 Dam Portduff Matilda M2-372100400022128

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32 Owner Mr. Anthony Kelly Castlegar East, , Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Breeder Ms Mary Mac Namara Ballymakea Mullagh Co. Clare Pony Robben Rebel S3-372004100016211 ** For Sale Sire Newtown Rebel S1-372100400002720 For Sale Dam Lickeen Lily M1-372100400018762

33 Owner Mr Val Noone, Crusheen, Claregalway, Co. Galway. Breeder Mr Val Noone, Crusheen, Claregalway, Co. Galway. Pony Crusheen Hazy Con S3-372004100015625 Sire Frederiksminde Hazy Match IS 10 Dam Crusheen Katie M1-372100400021953

34 Owner Mr. Lorcan Glynn Craobhin House, Crannaghmore, Athlone, Co. Roscommon Breeder Fiona & Tomás Grimes, Carrowkeel, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo Pony Copperbeech Paddy S3-372004100015649 Sire Owen S1-372100400001222 Dam Dalo's Pride M0012084

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35 Owner Fr Christy Mc Cormack, Parochial House, Fohenagh, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. Breeder Ms Ruth Rogers, Catstone Lodge Ballymore Mullingar Co. Westmeath Pony Catstone Boy S3-372004100015674 Sire Banks Timber 208333CO0806624 DK Dam Silver Lady II M0012202

36 Owner Mr Ryan Joyce, , , Co Galway Breeder Mr Gerard Mc Mahon, Benmore, Bullaun, , Co. Galway Pony Woodlawn Robin Hood Carrig S3- 372004100015805 Sire Castleside Carrig S0001081 Dam Ashbrook Dipper M0010666

37 Owner Mr Ryan Joyce, Kilronan, Aran Islands, Co Galway Breeder Mr David Connolly, Knockdoe, Costello, Co. Galway Pony Cnoc-A-Dtua Ard Ri S3-372004100015957 Sire Frederiksminde Hazy Match IS 10 Dam Dancing Colleen M0013874

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38 Owner Mr Vincent Kelly, Moate, Ayle, Westport, Co Mayo Breeder Mr Vincent Kelly, Moate, Ayle, Westport, Co Mayo Pony Ádhúil Fear Buí S3-372004100015712 **For Sale Sire Ross Fear Bui S1-372100400001731 For Sale Dam Derrynamacka Rose M1-372100400021963

39 Owner Mr. Kerrill Donohue, New Inn, Ballinasloe, Co Galway Breeder Mr. Kerrill Donohue, New Inn, Ballinasloe, Co Galway Pony Sago Le Mon S3-372004100016442 **For Sale Sire de Bregeon 11270Q Dam Annie M 12995

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Filly Foal Class

The progeny of a registered Connemara Pony Mare and registered Connemara Pony Stallion. Sponsored by: Ballinasloe Mart & Elite Rosettes Winner :“Eileen Alanna” Plaque and sash

Prizes : 1st : €50 2nd: €40 3rd : €30 4th: €20 5th : €10

40 Owner Padraic Gannon, Cornarone West, , Co Galway Breeder John Crawford, Glencovitt, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal Pony Glencovitt April M3-372004000030806 Sire Canal Fred S0001194 Dam Gortroe Lass M0013696

41 Owner Mr David Connaughton, Connaughtons Pub, Clonark, Athlone Co. Roscommon Breeder Mr Feichin & Kerry King, , Clifden, Co. Galway. Pony King Bunowen Castle Annie D M3-372004000031130 Sire Errismore Rocky S1-372100400003156 Dam King Bunowen Castle Silvie Fox M372004000027703

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42 Owner Mr Val Noone, Crusheen, Claregalway, Co. Galway. Breeder Mr Val Noone, Crusheen, Claregalway, Co. Galway. Pony Crusheen Silver Pearl M3-372004000030743 Sire Silver Shadow S0001141 Dam Crusheen Gipsy M1-372100400016415

43 Owner Cillín Dunne, Cloonisle, Cashel, Connemara, Co Galway Breeder Mr Padraic Curran, Moycullen, Co. Galway. Pony Glencarrig April M3-372004000030920 Sire Glencarrig Patrick S1-372100400006074 Dam Glencarrig Lorna M1-372100400023825

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44 Owner Mr Aidan Larkin, Newtown, Lusmagh, Banagher, Co. Offaly Breeder Mr Paul Devane, Drymills, Irishtown, , Co. Mayo., Pony Drymills Amy M3-372004000031089 Sire Lissroe Charlie S2-372100400002722 Dam Achill Heather Bell M1-372100400018571

45 Owner Mr James Naan, Lisnashillida Newtownbutler Co.Fermanagh BT 92 8LD Breeder Mr James Naan, Lisnashillida Newtownbutler Co.Fermanagh BT 92 8LD Pony Galloon Seoid M3-372004000030668 ** For Sale Sire Murvey Chelton S1-372100400003616 Dam Newtown Golden Rose M0013225

46 Owner Mr Padraic Curran, Moycullen, Co. Galway. Breeder Mr Padraic Curran, Moycullen, Co. Galway. Pony Glencarrig Ciara M3-372004000030922 Sire Glencarrig Knight S1-372100400005494 Dam Templebready Penny M1-372100400014950

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47 Owner Mr Michael Burke Clashaganny Cross Tulsk Co Roscommon Breeder Mr. Michael Burke Clashaganny Cross, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon Pony Kinamara Ruth M3-372004000031086 Sire Carnabay Mirah S0001149 Dam Holmesteads Best M1-372100400019774

48 Owner Tom Clancy, Danesfield Hse, Moycullen, Co Galway Breeder Michael Maloney, Killoughter, Castlegar, Co Galway Pony Ardgaineen Princess M3-372004000031408 Sire Frederiksminde Lorenzo SE99-07-5758 Dam Ballybawn Princess Eileen M 10425

49 Owner Padraic Curran, Moycullen, Co Galway Breeder Padraic Curran, Moycullen, Co Galway Pony Glencarrig Cara M3-372004000030940 Sire Glencarrig Patrick S1-6074 Dam Glencarrig Fiona M 13204

50 Owner Gearoid Curran, Moycullen, Co Galway Breeder Gearoid Curran, Moycullen, Co Galway Pony Glencarrig Summer Rose M3-372004000030812 Sire Coosheen Stormboy S 1116 Dam April Rose M 10331

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Christmas Show 2013 Winners

Irish Dragoon Colt Foal winner

Owner Mr. Lorcan Glynn, Crannaghmore, Athlone, Co. Roscommon Breeder Mr Alfie Collins, Rehins, Knockmore P.O, Ballina, Co. Mayo Pony Knightebridge Prince S3-372100400014264 Sire Rathlacken Cascade S1-372100400003696 Dam Slievemore Lucky M1-372100400017030

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Eileen Alanna Filly Foal winner

Owner Mr. Jim Mullaney, Clydagh, Moycullen, Co Galway Breeder Mr James Treacy, Ballynagran, , Co Galway Pony Hilltop Misty M3-372004000029263 Sire Kilmore Diamond S0001115 Dam Hilltop Siobhan M0013075

Who will it be this year ??????

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CPBS Sponsored Top Placed Connemara’s 2014

Starfinder of the Future

Myshall Man and Mikey Pender

The Starfinder of the Future is a competition for 6 & 7yr old ponies, with 6yr olds jumping 1.10m, and 1.15m in the jump off, and 7yr olds jumping 1.15, and 1.20 in the jump off. The 10 top ponies at each qualifier may go to the final where there are two pre qualifiers, leaving the top 25 ponies for the final, which is held at the National Pony Championships. The CPBS is delighted to be associated with this Championship, and each year sponsor €500 to the top placed Connemara at the final of Starfinder

This year the Starfinder of the Future was awarded to Myshall Man and Mikey Pender (photo below)

Mikey Pender on Myshall Man won the final of Starfinder Pony of the Future, being presented with rosette and €500 by Ann Reade on behalf of the CPBS as top placed Connemara Pony. Myshall Man is by Wings of Justice, ex Shangarry Lady who is by Oisin, owned by Mikey Pender and bred by PJ Roberts.

Courtesy of Laurence Dunne

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Eventing

Novice – Laburnum Ineer and Emma Kennedy

Emma Kennedy and Laburnum Ineer won the Novice League on an impressive 54 points. Laburnum Ineer is the 2005 by: Coosheen Stormboy and ex: Starlit (by: Maam Hill). This combination also competed in the individuals at the European championships in Millstreet during the summer.

Elementary – Annagh Storm and Anna Kelly

Well done to Anna Kelly riding Annagh Storm who stole the EI100 League on a huge 102 points. Anna and Annagh Storm also travelled to Millstreet in July to compete in the CPBS Derby competition.

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Dressage Ireland

Blackwood Dancer and Alana Cazabon Sullivan

Tom Mac Lochlainn presented Alana Cazabon Sullivan with a cheque for €100 and a rosette for the top placed Connemara at the winter finals of Dressage Ireland. Alana was riding the 16 yr old grey gelding Blackwood Dancer (by: Ferdia and ex: Dancing Queen) owned by Judy Cazabon and Enda Keane. Alana also qualified Blackwood Dancer along with another pony (non Connemara) for the European Championship in Millstreet during the summer.

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Irish Pony Society Awards 2013 2014 awards won’t be announced until January 2015

Aran Bobby Trophy

Damien McDonald (CEO of HSI) presenting the awards to the riders of the two highest placed Connemara ponies in the IPS awards in January 2014. Winner of the highest placed Connemara in the Open Working Hunter and awarded the Aran Bobby Trophy was Cahangh Prince (by: Westside Mirah & ex: Cahanaghs Princess) owned by Des O’Sullivan and ridden by Alan O’Sullivan was awarded a rosette and cheque for €150 sponsored by the CPBS. The top placed ridden Connemara which attained the most points in 2013 was Derrymore Paddy Finn, owned by Philippa Mansergh- Wallace and ridden by Esme Mansergh-Wallace was also presented with a cheque for €100 and a rosette sponsored by the CPBS.

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Inspection Dates Spring 2015

Date Venue Category Time 26/3/15 Mullingar Equestrian Colts 11am Centre, Co. Westmeath

28/3/15 The Showgrounds, Colts / Fillies 10am Clifden, Co. Galway

22/4/15 Mullingar Equestrian Fillies 11am Centre, Co. Westmeath

23/4/15 Ecclesville Equestrian Fillies 10am Centre, Fintona, Co. Tyrone

23/4/15 Kerin’s Equestrian Fillies 3pm Centre, Coolooney, Co.

30/4/15 Hanley’s Equestrian Fillies 10am Centre, Claremorris, Co. Mayo

1/5/15 Creagh Equestrian Fillies 11am Centre, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

6/5/15 Glen Aire Equestrian Fillies 10am Centre, Mallow Co. Cork

6/5/15 The Showgrounds, Fillies 10am Ennis, Co. Clare

7/5/15 , , Fillies 10am Moycullen

8/5/15 Roundstone, Fillies 10am Ballyconneely, Clifden

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Thank you to all our sponsors Elite Rosettes and Trophies

Lydican, Claregalway, Co Galway Producers of high quality rosettes and trophies products include rosettes, trophies, sashes, medals, crystals etc 091 798808 086 3360801 / 087 2440383

Joe Murray LTD Bridge Street, Ballinasloe, Co Galway Agriculture Merchants 090 9642138

Kieran Egan, Birchgrove,Ballinasloe, Co Galway Connemara Pony Producer 087 2444315

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Connemara Equestrian Escapes

Connemara Equestrian Escapes is an equestrian tourism business operating from the beautifully scenic west coast of Ireland. We understand that your time is precious in today’s demanding world so our aim is to help you unwind while viewing the jewels of Connemara through the ears of Ireland’s native pony and horse. Offering a cultural twist, your riding experience with us will be uniqueand memorable leaving you with a sincere sense of wellbeing.

"Regular residential dressage, show jumping and cross country clinics with your pony or ours"

Contact: Cathriona Goaley t: +353 876 44 55 89 Email: [email protected] www.connemaraequestrianescapes.com

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Ballinasloe Credit Union

Ballinasloe Credit Union, Main Street, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, Ireland.

Phone: +353 90 96 43179

Fax: +353 90 96 43511

Email: [email protected]

Opening Hours Monday – Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm Saturday 9:30am – 4:30pm

FOR ANY KIND OF QU CALL US AT 090 9642384 / 090 9642455 FAX 090 9642437 EMAIL [email protected]

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GLENCARRIG CONNEMARA PONIES ESTABLISHED IN 1963

Gearóid Curran 086 – 8532333 Email: [email protected]

Cíarán Curran 086 – 2472895 Email: [email protected]

A selection of quality bred foals and young stock for sale each season.

Stallions at Stud Glencarrig Knight (2012 RDS Champion & 2014 Clifden Supreme Champion) Glencarrig Prince Coosheen Stormboy

Also at Stud is a selection of prize winning young stock. Visitors Always Welcome

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Notes

Disclaimer: The CPBS will not accept liability for loss of, or accident, to any exhibit.

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