1 1 Introduction Wishing all competitors every success for the 2014 season Stockist of: Unit 40 TRI / Mackey / Equiline Schockemohle / Ariat / Horseware / Briarhill Business Harry Dabbs / Berney / Prestige / Tagg Park Treadstep / Darragh Equestrian Galway Global Herbs / Baileys 091 732078 Red Mills / HKM. Introduction Welcome to the inaugural Connemara Pony Elite Sale. The Connemara Pony has travelled a long way, from its rugged, rural roots on the mountainsides of Connemara, to the pinnacles of equestrian society and competition around the world. We of the Connemara Pony Elite Sales Group are both excited and honoured to be another step in that journey. It is our intention to improve and assist, in whichever way we can, the marketing and selling of the Connemara. We believe this breed to be the top performance pony in the world - if we can bring them to market, the pony will do the rest. The ponies you will see presented today have been selected from a large pool, chosen as suitable by some of the most respected names in Irish equestrianism. They have proven themselves as present or future performers, and are pre-vetted and x-rayed before attending today’s Sale. We have been delighted with the wonderful feedback and support that we have received in bringing this sale to fruition. The good-will from all sides of the industry has been fantastic. We are confident that this evening will be a success, and will serve as a solid foundation in making this Sale an annual event. We hope you all have a wonderful day, that you enjoy the company, and that you find that special pony! The Connemara Pony Elite Sales Group. Timetable / Other Information All ponies will be on-hand for showcasing from 10am until 6pm. Every pony will have 15 minutes of solo access to a performance arena laid out according to their chosen discipline. The Loose Jumpers will display as a co-ordinated group later in the day (approx. 5pm) in the indoor sand arena. Open areas will be available for ponies to be walked or trotted out for potential clients. The arenas will be closed from 6pm, to give everyone a chance for a break before the Sale commences in the Ardilaun Hotel at 8pm. Access to the Sale is completely open to the public, and tickets will be made available in advance for those that wish to book a table and a meal for the event. Acknowledgement The Connemara Pony Elite Sales Group would like to take this opportunity to thank the many people that have helped to make this event a reality. There are too many to mention individually, but we wish to let you all know that your support and assistance has been invaluable. Thank you all. The Connemara Pony Elite Sales Group. 4 Timetable / Other Information The Ardilaun Hotel, Galway City, will host the inaugural Connemara Pony Elite Sale. Rooms are available to attendees at a reduced rate of €60 per person sharing (B&B). Kate Colleran would be delighted to take your booking, and you can contact her directly via [email protected] or +353 91 521433. Acknowledgement 4 5 Conditions of Sale 6 Conditions of Sale Disclaimer Information in this catalogue has been provided by the vendors. The CPESG do not accept any responsibility for inaccuracies or errors contained within the catalogue listings. Photography Official Photographer / Video Producer: Tadhg Ryan (www.bit-media.com) assisted by Tom Broderick ([email protected]) 6 7 Veterinary All veterinary examinations will have taken place prior to sale that includes a 5 stage veterinary examination for all ponies. In addition to this the ridden ponies will have a set of digital X-rays as set out on sale catalogue which must be forwarded to [email protected] before the sale. These x-rays will be available for purchasers to inspect prior to the sale. Purchasers will have the right, within 30 minutes of the fall of the hammer, to request a blood analysis, to detect pain killing, anti-inflammatory or performance altering drugs. The purchaser should contact the Sales Office to arrange the above examination. If the result is positive, the animal is returned and the vendor shall be barred from all future sales. Each set will contain the following views: FRONT LEG Lateral and AP views of Fetlock; Pastern; and Coffin joints; Upright Navicular view. HIND LEG Lateral stifle; hock views: lateral posterior and medial posterior views. Before the Sale the radiographs can be emailed to prospective purchasers on request. 8 Veterinary Inward Buyer Programme Horse Sport Ireland provides refunds of air or ferry travel costs to the purchasers of horses and ponies registered in a studbook licensed by the Department of Agriculture in the Republic of Ireland in respect of horses or ponies for export at auction sales, or at certain international shows, subject to the conditions outlined below. Note: The refund rate cannot exceed the cost of the ticket The maximum rate of refund is as follows: • Great Britain claimants - €65 • European mainland claimants - €160 • USA & Australia claimants - €415 Application forms should be completed by the applicant and by a representative of the sales company or international show with the following documentation: • A copy of air/ferry ticket (clearly showing the cost of both inward and outward journeys) • Completion of the relevant section of the application form by each claimant, stating the names and addresses of each claimant travelling together • In relation to buyers who travel by ferry and who purchase and export five or more horses, a maximum refund of €325 will apply, provided the ferry ticket cost €325 or more • Once the show is over the applicant has two months in which to get their application processed • Applications for claim must be sent by the applicant directly to Horse Sport Ireland, First Floor, Beech House, Millennium Park, Osberstown, Naas, Co. Kildare for processing. In order for eligibility under this programme the purchase price per lot must exceed €2,500 before taxes and VAT. The Programme shall apply to a purchaser who buys three or more lots per day exceeding a cumulative value of €6,000 before taxes and VAT. For further information regarding the Inward Buyer Programme please log onto our website: www.horsesportireland.ie 1st Floor, Beech House, T: 045 850800 Millennium Park, F: 045 850850 Osberstown, Naas, E: [email protected] Co. Kildare, Ireland www.horsesportireland.ie 8 9 A5 IBP general.indd 1 05/03/2014 11:06 EQUINE BREEDING SERVICES Broodmare management, AI with chilled and frozen semen Embryo transfer Training and collecting stallions Freezing semen Kate Engiel-Murray Vet.Surg., MRCVS Four Mile House, Co Roscommon 0868169134 Index of Ponies Selection Panel This proof has been output digitally, printed colours / hues may vary Index of Ponies PAGE PAGE Ballylee Breeze . 26 Gleann Mor Barnavave . 59 Ballylee Misty Boy . 53 Glenoran Benen . 22 Ballymahon King . 57 Golden Bailey . 51 Ballyneety Jane Sparrow . 31 Kaleidoscope Biddy . 30 Ben Ban Playboy . 24 Kays Dawn . 37 Benny’s Boy . 27 Kilbannon Boy . 52 Billy . 19 Kildronin King . 15 Blackwoodland Jester . 25 Kiltulla Boy . 29 Blackwoodland Pebble . 23 Kincon Delight . 39 Bunowen Castle Pat . 21 Kincon Lass . 45 Cafre Manhattan . 47 Kingstown Paddy . 16 Captain’s Colleen . 49 Lady Mirah . 32 Carna Bay Mirah . 13 Lettermore Star . 56 Celtic Festy Sparrow . 17 Lisnadrisha Tic Tac . 35 Cody . 33 Lookoout Master Moonshine . 20 Connies Fionn . 54 Loughlin of Islandeady . 36 Coole Roe Smarty . 46 Rookwood Glory . 50 Deergimbla Atlantic Storm . 14 Son of a Builder . 18 Derrygimla Easter Star . 28 The Squire Danagher . 61 Donard Colen . 48 Vales Blue Bobby . 38 Evening Mist . 55 Vintage Ross . 40 Falmore Barney . 58 Wyncroft Melody . 60 Falmore Rocky . 34 Selection Panel The Connemara Pony Elite Sales Group are delighted to have as their Selectors for this year’s auction three of the most highly-respected and well-known equestrian specialists in the country: Mr. Ian Fearon, Mr. Tom Slattery, and Mr. Jack Doyle. Ian Fearon is a High Performance (Lvl. 3) Coach and HSI Tutor. He has managed and coached Show-Jumping and Eventing teams, as well as Children on Horses European Teams, achieving Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals. Tom Slattery has huge experience as an international rider having featured in many Irish Nations’ Cup teams. He was also National Show Jumping Champion in 1999, 2000 and 2001. He is currently a Horse Sport Ireland accredited coach. In the past he has acted as Chef d’Equipe and team trainer for the senior show jumping team and has previously acted as the Chef d’Equipe for Ireland’s pony teams. Jack Doyle is a High Performance (Lvl. 3) Coach and HSI Tutor, who has competed in European Championships, World Championships and the Olympic Games. 13 14 LOT: 01 CARNA BAY MIRAH Vendor: E. Welsh Colour: Dun Sex: Stallion Age: 14 Height: 148cms Ballydonagh Checkpoint Charlie Cassanova Westside Mirah Atlantic Mist Carna Dun Carnabay Mirah Check out Girl Abbey Mistress Abbeyleix Owen Callowfeenish Mairtin Wireless Wave Grange Sandy Grange Bobbing Sparrow Grange Solara Solitude Top performance breeding. Competing at 130 level and accumulated 117 SJI points in a short time last year. Has stock competing out of limited coverings. Will be a huge asset to any breeding programe. 14 15 LOT: 02 DERRYGIMBLA ATLANTIC STORM Vendor: B. Quinn Colour: Grey Sex: Gelding Age: 13 Height: 138cms Killyreagh Kim Loobeen Larry Loobeen Meg Derrygimbla Coral Dun Cuchulainn Atlantic Bibi D Diamond's Fancy Storm Checkpoint Charlie Ballymoe Tazmania Westside Fred Ballydonagh Mary Anne Abbeyleix Owen Pretty Red Rose Pretty Molly Derrygimbla Atlantic Storm is one of the most consistent pony in connemara world.