The annual August Connemara Pony Sales were held at Clifden Mart on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August, 2010.

From a catalogue of 368 ponies, 297 came through the ring. From these, 185 lots were sold. Well known horse dealer, Bob Sweeney from Ballina, Co Mayo purchased 32 lots. These ponies ranged in price from €1700 to €4000 and the majority of these are bound for markets abroad.

The highest priced lot over the two days was a 5 yr old, Class 1 mare, sold by Ann Connaughton, Athlone and purchased by Mr. A Pendeur from the UK. This mare fetched €4,700. Lot 37, a 4 year old mare, by Cremully Western Melody and out of Western Lady, was sold by Michael Mitchell, Bushypark, Galway and purchased by Ed Crotty, Co Waterford for €4600.

Peter Fleming from Ballinrobe, Co Mayo produced his 12 year old mare, Ballygarris Dawn with her colt foal at foot by Newbridge Bosco in pristine condition. Joop de Jong from Holland, purchased this duo for €4000 and was very pleased with his purchase.

Lot 117, a 5 year old gelding broken and ridden with 15 SJI points fetched €4000, Padraic Cahill from Ballina was the vendor.

Lot 108, a 7 year old gelding by I Love You Melody, broken and ridden and was a finalist in the 2006 All Ireland Loose Jumping was sold for €3600.

Highest demand was for 5 year old and upwards, broken and riding. Quality brood mares with desirable blood lines were well sought after. This was evident with the two highest priced ponies, Lot 52 & Lot 37.

19 ponies sold from between €3000 and €3750. 29 lots sold from the price bracket €2000 to €2900. 33 ponies were sold overseas, 15 to France, 16 to the UK and 2 to Holland. 14 ponies were sold to Northern Ireland with the remainder of the lots being sold throughout Ireland.

The next Connemara Pony Sale in Clifden will be held over 5 days, commencing Thursday, October 21st until Monday October 25th (inclusive) – Bank Holiday Weekend. Entries for this sale close on Friday, September 17th 2010. All enquiries, Tel: 095-21_ 861

Article by Susan McConnell

It is the beginning of September and the countdown has begun for the American Connemara Pony Society to the 2010 World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Lexington, Kentucky. The WEG’s Opening Ceremony is Saturday, September 25th and runs until Sunday, October 10th. Boots are being polished, riders are packing their trunks, and there is excitement in the air – coast to coast!

Over the two weeks of the WEG, the American Connemara Pony Society will be present with 14 pure-bred Connemara ponies giving daily demonstrations in dressage, eventing and driving. There will be stallions, geldings and mares – duns, greys and bays – ridden by Junior and Senior riders. The ACPS will be part of WEG’s “Irish Village”, and, in doing so, hopes to showcase the Connemara Pony as a useful, multi-discipline, working pony. Its innate intelligence as a pony that can learn tricks and techniques will also be on display to a worldwide audience (some of the Connemara Pony demonstration times will be shared with Irish Draught horses – please check the ACPS web site acps.org for Pony bios).

Ireland is blessed with two native equines – coming in horse size and pony size! The Irish Draught is the native Irish horse, and the Connemara Pony is the native Irish pony, named for the West of Ireland where it originated. Over the years, the Connemara Pony has been exported to 17 countries around the world, many of whom now possess their own Connemara Societies. The American Connemara Pony Society itself began in 1956. The ACPS are delighted to have the opportunity and honour to promote and represent the Connemara Pony at the 2010 World Equestrian Games!

Connemara Pony dignitaries plan to visit World Equestrian Games too – Dermot Power, Chair of the Connemara Pony Breeders Society in Ireland and his wife, Carmel, plus the CPBS Secretary, Niamh Philbin, are coming from Ireland.

If you are at WEG, come and see the American Connemara Pony Society booth (#30) in the ‘Irish Village’ near the entrance to the Horse Park. Please take time to check the daily schedule of ridden and/or driven demonstrations for the ‘Village Arena’ (large arena) which runs from 10:00am to 6:30pm every day! We hope to see you and meet you ringside, or in the booth where there will be a volunteer waiting to ‘talk Connemara Ponies’ with you!

WEG Facts

“The FEI World Equestrian Games are the major international championships for equestrianism, considered by many horsemen to be more important than the Olympics, and are administered by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). The games have been held every four years, half way between each pair of consecutive Summer Olympic Games, since 1990.

‘The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky, will mark a series of firsts in WEG history: the first time WEG will be held outside of Europe; the first time that championships for eight FEI disciplines will be held at one location, namely the 1,200-acre (4.9 km2) Kentucky Horse Park; and the first time WEG will have a title sponsor (in this case the corporation Alltech, an animal health and nutrition group … headquartered in the nearby city of Nicholasville).”
Extracted from Wikipedia article here.

LINKS:
Visit the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Website:

• WEG News feeds RSS
• WEG on Facebook
• WEG on Twitter
• WEG Blog

Visit the FEI Website.

Photo: ardcru.wordpress.com

Sillogue Darkie and Michael Duffy rounded off their season strongly last weekend finishing 2nd in a very competitive Premier Pony Grand Prix that was held in Barnadown, Co. Wexford. This followed victory in a 1.30m Grand Prix style class in Limerick the week before. The rising star, Sillogue Spice, a 128cm pony, also at Barnadown, finished in 5th place after an exciting and tight jump-off with eight year-old Jenny Kuehnle aboard. Both ponies will now enjoy a well earned rest.

We had hoped to be able to give you the full results of both Oughterard and Claregalway, as they were both due today, but suffice to say that we will be publishing them as soon as we do get our hands on them.* What we can say at this stage that two deserving champions emerged with Sean Dunne’s Banks Vanilla winning her mare class and the Supreme Championship, and Kieran McGrath winning yet another championship with Hazelrock Star, taking the Junior.

*EDIT: We now have the results from Oughterard. See below.

Star has emerged this year as a very special pony whom we will no doubt see much more of in the future. Another pony with a bright future, making a winning début on Sunday, was Kieran Curran’s two year-old colt Glencarrig Knight. We have a gallery of photos below for you to enjoy below, with most of the In-hand class winners pictured. You can see from our photo above, however, the fantastic number of entrants in the ridden classes. The popularity of these classes – and the age profile of the exhibitors – certainly carries a broader message about the future direction of the breed. If anyone would like to contribute their own thoughts or photos from the ridden classes, we’d be delighted to feature them.

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Results

RING 3

CLASS 31: Qualifier for the Connemara Pony gelding All-Ireland Championship
To be shown under saddle

1. Ballymacar, Sire: Templebready Fear Buí, Dam: Lachstoney Bella, Rider: Hannah Wenteges, Owner: Anne Stanley, Lisnabin, Killucan, Co Westmeath
2. Carrowkeel Jack, Sire: Clonberne Bay, Dam: Rosie, Breeder: Gabriel Nohilly, Owner: Patrick & Antoinette Geoghegan, Avonbroe Hse, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow

CLASS 32: RIDDEN REG. CONNEMARA
Rider under 16 on 01/01/10
Confined Section: Kathleen Maloney Plaque to be presented to the best rider in the parishes of Oughterard, Killannin, & Moycullen.

1. Cailín Brown, Owner: Nicola Brown
2. Kippure Sabrina, Sire: Fredericksminde Hazy Merlin, Dam: Lushlawn Rose, Breeder: Michael Igoe, Owner: Joan Vaughan, Ballyglassin, Killeagh, Co Cork
3. Ballymacar, Sire: Templebready Fear Buí, Dam: Lachstoney Bella, Rider: Hannah Wenteges, Owner: Anne Stanley, Lisnabin, Killucan, Co Westmeath

CLASS 33: RIDDEN REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONY
Rider over 16 on the 01/01/10

1. Dangan Patricka, Sire: Coral Star, Dam: Waterfall Mist, Breeder: Conar O’Brien, Owner: Patrick & Antoinnette Geoghegan, Avonbroe Hse, Rathdewn, Co Wicklow
2. Moorland Bright Star, Sire:Larkens Cascade Dawn, Dam: Star Bright, Breeder: Brigid Snow, Owner: Claire Devlin, Old Boeys, Wicklow
3. Rosmeen Cygenus, Sire: I Love You Melody, Dam: CAilín Mac Noueha, Breeder: Mr Fitzsimmons, Owner: Amie Fitzsimons, Surrey, England

CLASS 34: OPEN SHOW HUNTER NOT EXCEEDING 133cms
To be ridden by a rider under 14 years on 01/01/10

1. Hollyvale Citation, Rider: Aisling Wixted, Owner: John Wixted
2. Just a Peach, Sire: Ballinasloe Lad, Dam: Gigman Delight, Breeder: Ronnie Whanton, Owner: Cathriona Glynn, Castlegar, Ardrahan, Co Galway

CLASS 35: OPEN SHOW HUNTER NOT EXCEEDING 143cms
To be ridden by a rider under 17 years on 01/01/10

1. Bacchus, Sire: Sparnbrook Blob, Dam: Springdale Windsany, Breeder; Helen O’Donnell. Owner: Jane Gibbons, Mayfield, Claremorris, Co Mayo
2. Rosswood Little Lady, Sire: Knockillaree Tomás, Dam: Misty Ross, Breeder/Owner: Michael & Mary Connolly, Ross, Roscahill, Co Galway

CLASS 36: OPEN SHOW HUNTER NOT EXCEEDING 153cms
To be ridden by a rider under 20 years on 01/01/10

1. Poulcoin Spirir, Sire: Dunloughan Diamond, Dam: Poulcoin Silver, Breeder/ Owner: Leana Bartelink, Clifden, Corofin, Co Clare
2. Springbrook Toby, Sire: Spanbrook Blob, Dam: Springdale Windsany, Breeder: Helen O’Donnell, Owner: Jane Gibbons, Mayfield, Claremorris, Co Mayo

CLASS 37: OPEN SIDE SADDLE CLASS FOR PONY MARE OR GELDING 4 YEARS OLD AND OVER
Rider must be wearing hunting costume.

1. Poulcoin Spirit, Sire: Dunloughan Diamond, Dam: Poulcoin Silver, Breeder/ Owner: Leana Bartelink, Clifden, Corofin, Co Clare

RING 3A

CLASS 38: OPEN LEAD REIN CLASS FOR PONY MARE OR GELDING NOT EXCEEDING 123cms
Rider under 7 years on the 01/01/10

1. Starry Knight, Sire: Balmalcolm Starry Halo, Dam: Dryfre Trydara, Rider: Megan O’Sullivan, Owner: Des O’Sullivan
2. Dancer, Owner: Lucy O’Brien, Ballyneety, Co Limerick
3. Honey, Rider: Kevin Healy, Owner: Thomas Healy, Claremount Oughterard

CLASS 39: REGISTERED CONNEMARA GELDING 2 YEARS OLD AND OVER, SHOWN IN HAND.

1. Thunder Breeze, Sire: Robe Thunder, Dam: Gallowstown Breeze, Breeder: Thomás Mitchell, Owner: Ardville Stud, Fassagh, Belleek, Co Fermanagh
2. Ex-catalogue Entrant No. 3904
3. Carrowkeel Jack, Sire: Clonberne Bay, Dam: Rosie, Breeder: Gabriel Nohilly, Owner: Patrick & Antoinette Geoghegan, Avonbroe Hse, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow

CLASS: 40: YOUNG HANDLERS CLASS FOR PONY MARES OR GELDINGS 4 YEARS OLD AND OVER NOT EXCEEDING 148cms,
To be led by Persons under the age of 17

1. Springbrook Toby, Sire: Spanbrook Blob, Dam: Springdale Windsany, Breeder: Helen O’Donnell, Owner: Jane Gibbons, Mayfield, Claremorris, Co Mayo
2. Just a Peach, Sire: Ballinasloe Lad, Dam: Gigman Delight, Breeder: Ronnie Whanton, Owner: Cathriona Glynn, Castlegar, Ardrahan, Co Galway
3. Barossa Toy Soldier, Sire: Pennwood Casanova, Dam: Gigman Delight, Breeder: J O’Brien, Owner: Cathriona Glynn, Castlegar, Ardrahan, Co Galway

RIDEN CHAMPIONSHIP OF SHOW

Supreme Ridden Champion

Bacchus, Sire: Sparnbrook Blob, Dam: Springdale Windsany, Breeder; Helen O’Donnell. Owner: Jane Gibbons, Mayfield, Claremorris, Co Mayo

Reserve Supreme Ridden Champion

Poulcoin Spirit, Sire: Dunloughan Diamond, Dam: Poulcoin Silver, Breeder/ Owner: Leana Bartelink, Clifden, Corofin, Co Clare

POWERS QUARRY INTERNATIONAL RIDDEN PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

1. Young Walt, Sire: Castlestrange Fionn, Dam: Dangan Suzy. Breeder/Owner: Bertie O’Halloran, Rider: Padraig Flannagan
   Qualifying Venue: Midland Connemara Breeders
2. Ballymacar, Sire: Templebready Fear Buí, Dam: Lachstone Bells. Breeder: Helen Hennessy, Owner: Anne Stanley. Rider: Hannah Wertges
   Qualifying Venue: Wicklow Area Show
3. Blackwood Fernando, Sire: Ferdia, Dam: Dancing Queen. Breeder: Patrick McNamara, Owner: Claire Devlin. Rider: Alicia Delvin Byrne
   Qualifying Venue: Ballinalee Show

While Ashbrook Órga took a break after a long class at Clifden, it was time for her sister, Ashbrook Roisín, to make her debut at Claregalway today (the 22nd). She delighted us all with a first place win in a filly class with nine forward.

We’re looking forward to her next outing in Oughterard next week, when hopefully the weather will be kinder than last year!

Over the coming days, we hope to bring you the full results from Claregalway Show, finish the gallery of images from Clifden 2010, and complete the gallery of class winners from 2009. Stay Tuned!

Great displays of Dressage and Driving skills were to be seen, as well as a spectacular Puissance class that ended with six ponies jumping clear rounds over a 1m55 high wall after five thrilling rounds. There were many other successes throughout the day, one of the most notable being the return to Clifden of Robbie and Barbara Fallon’s Cashelbay Prince after an absence of some years. The nine year-old stallion goes home proclaimed the Supreme Working Hunter Champion, and also one of the proud six finalists of the Puissance Competition.

But perhaps the biggest long-term winner was the immaculate new Ring One, which hardly had a hoof-print after the week’s activities. It’s quality has impressed everyone this year, and the committee are to be congratulated again on a job well done.

The final act of this year’s festival was a parade of Champions through the town of Clifden, accompanied by the Driving and Dressage ponies. It is obvious at this stage that, while the In-Hand day on Thursday will always be a firm favourite, the Performance Day is catching up quickly. The standard of jumping in the Working Hunter and the Puissance and indeed in the Loose Jumping on Wednesday, was appreciably higher than in other years. The feasibility of a Performance programme throughout the year on the new Ring One surface is exciting. The CPBS now need to plan the Performance future carefully. The arena and the ponies are there.

Scroll through the results below, or jump straight to the class you are interested by clicking on the class number/letter below. We’ve abbreviated the results to just the top three spots in each class – you can download the full results from the CPBS’s website here. We’ll be bringing a gallery of photos to you over the weekend.

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Class L: Potential Working Hunter
Registered Connemara Ponies aged 4-6 years.

1. Number: 501
   Owner: Ms Jackie Hockley, 39 Ballygudden Road, Eglinton, Co. Derry, BT47 3AG
   Breeder: Ms Maura Galvin, Golden Island, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
   Pony: Golden Island Sparky (G1-7853)
   Sire: Kilmore Diamond (S-1115)
   Dam: Golden Beauty (M-12100)
2. Number: 513
   Owner: Mrs Norma Spurr, Blackwater Cottage, 60 Tullygarvan Road, Ballygowan, Co. Down BT23
   Breeder: Ms Hazel Hutchinson, Milnes Croft, Millington Green, Biggin by Hulland, DE6 3FL Nr
   Pony: Making Waves (BCPSM01967)
   Sire: Boden Park Finnard (S-899)
   Dam: Grange Blue Surf (ECPSM01568)
3. Number: 507
   Owner: Mr Gerard Martyn, Clonboo, Corrandulla, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Conal Furey, St. John’s Point, Dunkineely, Co. Donegal
   Pony: Killaghter Boy (G1-4143)
   Sire: Forestview J J (S-1189)
   Dam: Glin Lass (M-11045)

Class M: Registered Connemara Pony (WH) aged 4 and over
To be ridden by person u-16 years on 01/01/10

1. Number: 529
   Owner: Ms Antoinette Geoghegan, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow.
   Breeder: Mr Martin Golding, Killaan, Woodlawn, Ballinasloe, Co Galway.
   Pony: Westmir Queen (M-11383)
   Sire: Westside Mirah (S-892)
   Dam: Cantaharba Lady (M-9896)
2. Number: 539
   Owner: Ms Katherine Wilkinson, 34 Bank Crest, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 5HB
   Breeder: Mrs F Tyler Gripp Fawr Ffairfach Llandeilo Carmathenshire SA19
   Pony: Delmrose Applejack (BCPSG01269)
   Sire: Village Canal Beau (ECPSS00092)
   Dam: Riversdale Rioja (BCPSM01046)
3. Number: 538
   Owner: Mr James Winterbotham, Killacloran Stud, Aughrim, Wicklow.
   Breeder: Mr John Flaherty, Glanmore, Carraroe, Co. Galway
   Pony: Ciaróg (G1-4369)
   Sire: Mac Owen (S-960)
   Dam: Glasog (M-10287)

Class P: Registered Connemara Pony Stallion (WH) aged 4 years and over
Ridden by person over 14 years on 01/01/10

1. Number: 562
   Owner: Barbara & Robert Fallon, Cashel Bay Connemara Pony Stud, Cashel, Connemara, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Barbara & Robert Fallon, Cashel Bay Connemara Pony Stud, Cashel, Connemara, Co. Galway
   Pony: Cashelbay Prince (S-1187)
   Sire: I Love You Melody (IS 6)
   Dam: Coosheen Pheasant (M-9065)
2. Number: 563
   Owner: Mr Michael Igoe, Kippure Blessington, Co. Wicklow.
   Breeder: Mr Patrick Conneely, Dohulla, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Amadeus (S-1112)
   Sire: Ashfield Cathal Crobdhearg (S-991)
   Dam: Secret Pal (M-8296)
3. Number: 564
   Owner: Mr Gerald Leonard, Knockdoe, Claregalway, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Wilson Boyd, Hyfield House, Tattenaheglish, Fivemiletown, Co Tyrone
   Pony: Derravarragh Smithy (S3-2592)
   Sire: Derrigragh Robin (S-958)
   Dam: Canal Colleen (M-9885)

Class Q: Working Hunter Championship
1st and 2nd Prizewinners from Classes L. M. N & P.

1. Supreme Working Hunter Champion

   Number: 562
   Owner: Barbara & Robert Fallon, Cashel Bay Connemara Pony Stud, Cashel, Connemara, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Barbara & Robert Fallon, Cashel Bay Connemara Pony Stud, Cashel, Connemara, Co. Galway
   Pony: Cashelbay Prince (S-1187)
   Sire: I Love You Melody (IS 6)
   Dam: Coosheen Pheasant (M-9065)

2. Reserve Working Hunter Champion

   Number: 549
   Owner: Claire Devlin, Old Boley’s, Glencree, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow.
   Breeder: Mr Patrick Mc Namara, Belmont, Milltown Tuam, Co Galway.
   Pony: Blackwood Fernando (G-2910)
   Sire: Ferdia (S-919)
   Dam: Dancing Queen (M-9687)

Class R: Family Working Hunter for Registered Connemara Ponies aged 4 and over
To be ridden by a child under 16 on the 1st January 2009

1. Number: 573
   Owner: Mr John Kieran O’Connor, Donecoy, Templeboy, Co. Sligo
   Breeder: Mr John Kieran O’Connor, Donecoy, Templeboy, Co. Sligo
   Pony: Donecoy Dorothy (M-13827)
   Sire: Oxhill Mairtin (S-1065)
   Dam: Aran Donecoy Sweetie (M-10245)
2. Number: 570
   Owner: Ms Finola Murphy, Doomore, Ballymote, Co Sligo
   Breeder: Mr Patrick J. Mc Dermott, Curraghfore, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
   Pony: Manor Pearl (M1-18789)
   Sire: Curraghnakeely Murphy’s Holiday (S-1051)
   Dam: Dangan Bella (M-13352)
3. Number: 574
   Owner: Jane Reid, Diamond Cottage, Mannin Beg, Ballyconneely, Co Galway
   Breeder: Mrs Stephanie Brooks, Errislannan Manor, Errislannan, Clifden, Co.Galway
   Pony: Errislannan Berberis (G-3015)
   Sire: Castlestrange Fionn (S-1046)
   Dam: Errislannan Blanda (M-10005)

We ourselves launched an attempt on the 2yo filly class with Ashbrook Órga who had done so well all year, only to be left disappointed in a class that drew a buzz from the crowd. The judges unable to decide on a winner and had to call on a referee judge to cast the deciding vote. Padraig Hynes and Kieran McGrath stood by Canal Princess and Hazelrock Star for almost twenty minutes before Padraig was finally given the nod. Shouts of encouragement to both rang out as they took their well earned lap. Padraig and Canal Princess went on to win the Junior Championship also.

Another notable feature of the day was the introduction of the 4-6yo Stallion class, heralded as an opportunity for the younger stallions to shine and be judged, outside of the shadow of their more mature brethren. Stallion owners were obviously also keen on the idea, and we were treated to 18 young stallions forward – a preview of stud opportunities to come! Patrick Mc Grath’s Lucky Rebel (S1-2312) took the honours. Patrick and Lucky Rebel then advanced to meet the return of brother Kieran and Hazelrock Star (M1-20878) to the ring, this time in the ‘Visitor’ Championship. Hazelrock Star took the red rosette this time, with Patrick taking the blue.

To top-off another memorable Clifden were the relatively quick-fire Confined and Supreme Championships. Padraic & Nicola Heanue’s Castle Cailin Ard (M-9951) took the Reserve Confined, with Henry O’Toole’s lovely Village Linnet (M1-14423) called to take the top spot. Only three contenders entered the ring to compete for the Supreme title against this pair of ponies, and they were rapidly confirmed as Supreme (Village Linnet) and Reserve Supreme (Castle Cailin Ard) also.

Scroll through the results below, or jump straight to the class you are interested by clicking on the class number/letter below. We’ve abbreviated the results to just the top three spots in each class – you can download the full results from the CPBS’s website here. We’ll be bringing a gallery of photos to you over the weekend.

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Results – In-Hand Classes

Class 1: Yearling Colt
The progeny of a registered Connemara Pony Mare and registered Connemara Pony Stallion.

1. Number: 3
   Owner: Miss Michelle Conroy, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Clifden, Co Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Paddy Connolly, Dolan, Roundstone, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Dolan Pete (S3-7183)
   Sire: Dolan Mick (S-1146)
   Dam: Katie Dolan Lass (M-10751)
2. Number: 12
   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: Caoranbeg Champ (S3-7017)
   Sire: Moorland Snowy River (S1-1214)
   Dam: Gallowstown Bibi (M-13679)
3. Number: 11
   Owner: Mr Martin Nee, Doonreaghan Cashel, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Martin Nee, Doonreaghan Cashel, Co. Galway
   Pony: Doonreaghan Marty (S3-6384)
   Sire: Coolillaun Cushlawn (S1-2539)
   Dam: Doonreagh Star (M-10342)

Class 2: Yearling Filly
The progeny of a registered Connemara Pony Mare and registered Connemara Pony Stallion.

1. Number: 21
   Owner: Mr Tom Clancy, Danesfield House, Danesfield, Moycullen, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Tom Clancy, Danesfield House, Danesfield, Moycullen, Co. Galway
   Pony: Loughconn Daisy (M3-22743)
   Sire: I Love You Melody (IS 6)
   Dam: Loughill Molly (M1-17686)
2. Number: 25
   Owner: Mr Malachy Gorham, Glenbrickeen Farm, Clifden, Connemara. Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Malachy Gorham, Glenbrickeen Farm, Clifden, Connemara. Co. Galway
   Pony: Kingstown Diana (M3-23847)
   Sire: Linsfort Barney (S-1155)
   Dam: Kingstown Dana (ECPSM01601)
3. Number: 15
   Owner: Mr Patrick King, Derryeighter, Errislannan, Clifden, Co Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Patrick King, Derryeighter, Errislannan, Clifden, Co Galway.
   Pony: Derryeighter Freya (M3-21826)
   Sire: Linsfort Barney (S-1155)
   Dam: Pride of the West (M-11515)

Class 3: Two year old Colt
The progeny of a registered Connemara Pony Mare and registered Connemara Pony Stallion.

1. Number: 49
   Owner: Mr Feichin & Kerry King, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Feichin & Kerry King, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Johnny Fox (S3-8241)
   Sire: Glenayre Silver Fox (S-1028)
   Dam: Doohulla Lucky Star (M-9539)
2. Number: 43
   Owner: Mr Stephen Fahy, Balrobuck, Corrandulla, Co . Galway
   Breeder: Mrs Ann O’Brien-Conroy, Ben Bán Stud, Bunowen, Ballyconneely
   Pony: Ben Bán Cracker Jack (S3-4923)
   Sire: True Commotion (S-1192)
   Dam: Ben Baun Glen Sally (M1-15411)
3. Number: 51
   Owner: Mr Kieran Mc Grath, Hazel Rock House, Cahernashilleeny
   Breeder: Mr Kieran Mc Grath, Hazel Rock House, Cahernashilleeny
   Pony: Hazelrock Horizon (S3-4995)
   Sire: Bunowen Bobby (S1-1218)
   Dam: Smokey Jimmy (M-11394)

Class 4: Two year old Registered Mare
The progeny of a registered Connemara Pony Mare and registered Connemara Pony Stallion.

1. Number: 61
   Owner: Mr Padraic Hynes, Canal Stage, Ballinafad, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Padraic Hynes, Canal Stage, Ballinafad, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Canal Princess (M1-21573)
   Sire: Frederiksminde Hazy Match (IS 10)
   Dam: Castle Countess (M-9785
2. Number: 74
   Owner: Mr Kieran Mc Grath, Hazel Rock House Cahernashilleeny Claregalway, Co Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Kieran Mc Grath, Hazel Rock House Cahernashilleeny
   Pony: Hazelrock Star (M1-20878)
   Sire: Glencarrig Prince (S-1073)
   Dam: Smokey Star (M-9898)
3. Number: 56
   Owner: Mr Cáillín Conneely, Letterdyfe Roundstone Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Cáillín Conneely, Letterdyfe Roundstone Co. Galway
   Pony: Letterdyfe Rachel Rose (M1-19948)
   Sire: Frederiksminde Hazy Match (IS 10)
   Dam: Letterdyfe Rose (M1-15569)

Class 5: Three year old Registered Mare
With or without foal at foot.

1. Number: 89
   Owner: Mr Cáillín Conneely, Letterdyfe, Roundstone, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Gearóid Curran, Clooniffe, Moycullen, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Glencarrig Rose Marie (M1-18428)
   Sire: Glencarrig Prince (S-1073)
   Dam: April Rose (M-10331)
2. Number: 114
   Owner: Ms Cathy Stuffle, Derrygimbla, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Kevin Mc Donnell, Tullymore, Renvyle, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Aoife’s Pride (M1-18065)
   Sire: Glendine Kestrel (S1-1227)
   Dam: Jasmine (M-10020)
3. Number: 93
   Owner: Mr Damien Gorham, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Damien Gorham, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Doonhill Queen (M1-19469)
   Sire: Currachmore Cashel (S-1128)
   Dam: Connemara Lady (M-12197)

Class 6: Three year old Registered Stallion.

1. Number: 130
   Owner: Mr Terence Sweeney, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Terence & Carol Sweeney, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Pony: Dunloughan Troy (S1-4719)
   Sire: Currachmore Cashel (S-1128)
   Dam: Bay Lass (M-9549)
2. Number: 129
   Owner: Mr Declan Ridge, Glenturkeen, Cashel, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Paddy Geoghegan, Canrower, Oughterard, Co. Galway
   Pony: Earl Of Clonriff (S1-3874)
   Sire: Earl of Newbridge (S-1020)
   Dam: Sonoma (M-10726)
3. Number: 131
   Owner: Deirdre Scott, Barnfield House, Ballina, Co. Mayo
   Breeder: Mrs Ann O’Brien-Conroy, Ben Bán Stud, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Pony: Ben Ban Playboy (S1-2983)
   Sire: Glencarrig Lexus (S-1145)
   Dam: Festy Lady (M-9769)

Class 7: Junior Championship
Confined to winners and runners-up in Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

1. Junior Champion

   Number: 61
   Owner: Mr Padraic Hynes, Canal Stage, Ballinafad, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Padraic Hynes, Canal Stage, Ballinafad, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Canal Princess (M1-21573)
   Sire: Frederiksminde Hazy Match (IS 10)
   Dam: Castle Countess (M-9785)

2. Reserve Junior Champion

   Number: 89
   Owner: Mr Cáillín Conneely, Letterdyfe Roundstone, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Gearóid Curran, Clooniffe, Moycullen, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Glencarrig Rose Marie (M1-18428)
   Sire: Glencarrig Prince (S-1073)
   Dam: April Rose (M-10331)

Class 8: Registered Stallion aged four to six years.

1. Number: 148
   Owner: Mr Patrick Mc Grath, St. Patricks, Cregmore, Claregalway, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Miss Sinead Lusby-Mc Grath St.Patricks, Cregmore, Claregalway, Co. Galway
   Pony: Lucky Rebel (S1-2312)
   Sire: Currachmore Cashel (S-1128)
   Dam: Lucky Mavourneen (M-11384)
2. Number: 157
   Owner: Mr John Varley, Coolin Connemara Pony Stud, Clonbur, Connemara, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr John Varley, Coolin Connemara Pony Stud, Clonbur, Co. Galway
   Pony: Coolin America (S1-3387)
   Sire: Coosheen Stormboy (S0001116)
   Dam: Illaunurra Lady (M0011995)
3. Number: 155
   Owner: Mr Michael Rabbette, Castleside Stud, Ballyheane Castlebar, Co. Mayo
   Breeder: Mr Michael Rabbette, Castleside Stud Ballyheane Castlebar, Co. Mayo
   Pony: Castleside JJ Junior (S1-1324)
   Sire: Castleside JJ (S-1047)
   Dam: Miss Reilly of Castleside (M-13337)

Class 9: Registered Stallion seven years old and over.

1. Number: 164
   Owner: Mr Malachy Gorham, Glenbrickeen Farm, Clifden, Connemara. Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Joe Gorham, Glenbrickeen Farm, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Kingstown Fionn (S-1183)
   Sire: Monaghanstown Fionn (S-1003)
   Dam: Kingstown Silver (M-9033)
2. Number: 160
   Owner: Mr Eamonn Burke, Carrowbrowne, Castlegar, Co Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Eamonn Burke, Carrowbrowne, Castlegar, Co Galway.
   Pony: Cloon-Eile Cashel (S-1137)
   Sire: Cloonisle Cashel (S-980)
   Dam: Tolka Bridge (M-6414)
3. Number: 165
   Owner: Ms Joanne Grogan, Bekan, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
   Breeder: Mr Jarlath Grogan, Bekan, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
   Pony: Mountain Cascade (S1-1219)
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn (IS 5)
   Dam: Mountain Lady (M-10584)

Class 10: Registered Mare four and five years old
With or without foal at foot.

1. Number: 198
   Owner: Mr Noel Noonan, Rusheen Lodge, Ardbear, Clifden, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr P.J. Watson, Rockfield, Drum, Athlone, Co. Roscommon
   Pony: Rosscon Windy Lady (BCPS M02026-M1)
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn (IS 5)
   Dam: Winnie (M-11732)
2. Number: 197
   Owner: Mr John Mc Loughlin, Derryherbert, Letterfrack, Connemara, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr John Mc Loughlin, Derryherbert, Letterfrack, Connemara, Co. Galway
   Pony: Gentle Kate (M1-16102)
   Sire: I Love You Melody (IS 6)
   Dam: Gentle Wren (M-11225)
3. Number: 186
   Owner: Mr Mrs Padraic & Nicola Heanue, Ballinaboy, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr & Mrs Padraic & Nicola Heanue, Ballinaboy, Clifden, Co. Galway
   Pony: Lough Fadda Molly (M1-17483)
   Sire: Coosheen Stormboy (S-1116)
   Dam: Lough Fadda Milly (M-12440)

Class 11: Registered Mare six or seven years old
With or without foal at foot.

1. Number: 214
   Owner: Mr Henry O’Toole, Faulkeeragh, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Patrick & Christy King, Lehid, Ballyconneely, Connemara. Co. Galway
   Pony: Village Linnet (M1-14423)
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn (IS 5)
   Dam: Village Girl (M-9025)
2. Number: 213
   Owner: Mr Sean Dunne, Garryhinch Stud, Garryhinch, Portarlington, Co. Offaly
   Breeder: Jytte Bang Mikklesen, Holsterbrovej, Denmark
   Pony: Banks Vanilla (DK208333200304545)
   Sire: Teglstrup Duke (CH50DK878768777)
   Dam: Squares Do Do (DK1KL9878767778)
3. Number: 210
   Owner: Mr Patrick J Conneely, Bunnagippaun, Oughterard, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Patrick J Conneely, Bunnagippaun, Oughterard, Co. Galway
   Pony: Bunnagippaun Fuchsia (M1-15640)
   Sire: Glencarrig Prince (S-1073)
   Dam: Cloosh-Lady (M-11153)

Class 12: Registered Connemara Pony Mare 8 to 9 years old
With or without foal at foot

1. Number: 239
   Owner: Mr Noel Sweeney, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Patrick O’Toole, Mourneen, Cleggan, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Doonhill Lass (M-13519)
   Sire: Innellan Kestrel (IS 4)
   Dam: Cartron Abbey (M-9772)
2. Number: 229
   Owner: Mr Edward Fleming, Ballybrown, Streamstown, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
   Breeder: Mr Packie Conneely, Fahy, Kingstown, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Gneevebrack Belle (M-13776)
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn (IS 5)
   Dam: Grey Rock Mist (M-11170)
3. Number: 237
   Owner: Ronan Francis Mullen, Garraunbawn, Moyard, Co Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Thomas Mullen, Garraunbawn, Moyard, Co. Galway
   Pony: Lakeside Lassie (M-13526)
   Sire: Streamstown Larry (S-930)
   Dam: Hilltop (M-9036)

Class 13: Registered Connemara Pony Mare 10 to 15 years old
With or without foal at foot.

1. Number: 271
   Owner: Mr Henry O’Toole, Faulkeeragh, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Henry O’Toole, Faulkeeragh, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Castle Urchin (M-12417)
   Sire: Abbeyleix Owen (S-496)
   Dam: Castle Dame (M-8640)
2. Number: 249
   Owner: Mr William Connolly, Ballintleva, Ballinahown P.O., Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Christy Connolly, Knockadoe, Costelloe, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Connemara Rose (M-11899)
   Sire: Rynn Richard (S-904)
   Dam: Cailin Aluinn (M-8768)
3. Number: 265
   Owner: Mr Seamus Keady, Shannagurran, Spiddal, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mrs Beatrice Maxwell-Murphy, Gleann Rua House, Taylors Hill, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Gleann Rua Sea Mist ( M-11556)
   Sire: Abbeyleix Owen (S-496)
   Dam: Gleann Rua Morning Mist (M-9719)

Class 14: Registered Mare Sixteen years old or over
With or without foal at foot.

1. Number: 286
   Owner: Mr & Mrs Padraic & Nicola Heanue, Ballinaboy, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Henry O’Toole, Faulkeeragh, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Castle Cailin Ard (M-9951)
   Sire: Rocky (S-914)
   Dam: Castle Dame (M-8640)
2. Number: 293
   Owner: Mr Michael Maloney, Killoughter, Castlegar, Co.Galway
   Breeder: Mr Tony Donnellan, Ballybawn Stud, Gort, Co Galway.
   Pony: Ballybawn Princess Eileen (M-10425)
   Sire: Boden Park Finnard (S-899)
   Dam: Aran Kilchreast (M-9005)
3. Number: 291
   Owner: Grace Murphy, Gleann Rua Pony Stud, Taylors Hill, Galway
   Breeder: Mr Mrs K Maloney, Glann, Oughterard, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Lakeside Lady (M-8927)
   Sire: Abbeyleix Dolphin (S-777)
   Dam: Kits Bay (M-7694)

Class 15: Progeny Class.
The Progeny of a registered Mare or Stallion.

1. Number: 302
   Owner: Mr Jim Mullaney, Clydagh, Moycullen, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr John Riordan, Lishmar House, Seafield, Donabate, Co Dublin.
   Pony: Lishmar Coleen (M-9854)
   Sire: Ashfield Bobby Sparrow (S-444)
   Dam: Moy Dawn (M-8934)
   
   Owner: Mr Michael Conneely, Faul Farmhouse, Faul, Clifden, Co Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Michael Conneely, Faul Farmhouse, Faul, Clifden, Co Galway.
   Pony: Ardbear Capo (M-12414)
   Sire: Abbeyleix Owen (S-496)
   Dam: Lishmar Coleen (M-9854)
   
   Owner: Mr Jim Mullaney, Clydagh, Moycullen, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Jim Mullaney, Clydagh, Moycullen, Co. Galway
   Pony: Lissroe Princess (M1-17697)
   Sire: Glencarrig Prince (S-1073)
   Dam: Lishmar Coleen (M-9854)
2. Number: 300
   Owner: Mr John Folan, Keeraune North, Errislannan, Clifden, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Bartley Walsh, Kylesalia, Kilkerrin, Connemara.Co. Galway.
   Pony: Mountain Tingo (M-9098)
   Sire: Canal Cormac (S-848)
   Dam: Knockabout Lady (M-6933)
   
   Owner: Mr Johnny Folan, Keeraune North Errislannan, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Johnny Folan, Keeraune North Errislannan, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Woodlands Ophelia (M-13976)
   Sire: Gloves Misty Owen (S-1000)
   Dam: Mountain Tingo (M-9098)
   
   Owner: Mr Johnny Folan, Keeraune North Errislannan, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Johnny Folan, Keeraune North Errislannan, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Rambling Home Dreamer (M1-17675)
   Sire: Westonhouse Straboe Bobby (S1196
   Dam: Mountain Tingo (M9098)

Class 16: Best Registered Connemara Pony bred, owned and exhibited by owner resident outside Connemara.
First prizewinners and runners-up fulfilling “Visitor” criteria in Classes 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

1. Visitor Champion

   Number: 74
   Owner: Mr Kieran Mc Grath, Hazel Rock House, Cahernashilleeny, Claregalway, Co Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Kieran Mc Grath, Hazel Rock House, Cahernashilleeny, Claregalway, Co Galway.
   Pony: Hazelrock Star (M1-20878)
   Sire: Glencarrig Prince (S-1073)
   Dam: Smokey Star (M-9898)

2. Reserve Visitor Champion

   Number: 148
   Owner: Mr Patrick Mc Grath, St. Patricks, Cregmore, Claregalway, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Miss Sinead Lusby-Mc Grath, St.Patricks, Cregmore, Claregalway, Co. Galway
   Pony: Lucky Rebel (S1-2312)
   Sire: Currachmore Cashel (S-1128)
   Dam: Lucky Mavourneen (M-11384)

Class 17: Best registered Connemara Pony, bred, owned and exhibited by an owner resident in Connemara.
First prizewinners and runners-up fulfilling “Confined” criteria in Classes 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

1. Confined Champion

   Number: 214
   Owner: Mr Henry O’Toole, Faulkeeragh, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Patrick & Christy King, Lehid, Ballyconneely, Connemara.Co. Galway.
   Pony: Village Linnet (M1-14423)
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn (IS 5)
   Dam: Village Girl (M-9025)

2. Reserve Confined Champion

   Number: 286
   Owner: Mr & Mrs Padraic & Nicola Heanue, Ballinaboy, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Henry O’Toole, Faulkeeragh, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Castle Cailin Ard (M-9951)
   Sire: Rocky (S-914)
   Dam: Castle Dame (M-8640)

Class 18: Best Registered connemara pony at the show.
First prize winners and runners-up in Classes 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23 and 24 qualify.

1. Supreme Champion

   Number: 214
   Owner: Mr Henry O’Toole, Faulkeeragh, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Patrick & Christy King, Lehid, Ballyconneely, Connemara.Co. Galway.
   Pony: Village Linnet (M1-14423)
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn (IS 5)
   Dam: Village Girl (M-9025)

2. Reserve Supreme Champion

   Number: 286
   Owner: Mr & Mrs Padraic & Nicola Heanue, Ballinaboy, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Henry O’Toole, Faulkeeragh, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Castle Cailin Ard (M-9951)
   Sire: Rocky (S-914)
   Dam: Castle Dame (M-8640)

Class 19: Colt Foal
The progeny of a registered Connemara Pony Mare and registered Connemara Pony Stallion.

1. Number: 310
   Owner: Mr Sean Bourke, Rathlacken, Carrowmore Lacken, Ballina Co. Mayo
   Breeder: Mr Sean Bourke, Rathlacken, Carrowmore Lacken, Ballina Co. Mayo
   Pony: Rathlacken Sunset (NR32)
   Sire: Rosscon Sunrise (S1-2032)
   Dam: Crannard Katie The Kid (M13748)
2. Number: 313
   Owner: Mr Michael & Deirdre Holmes, Carnane Connemara’s Heather
   Breeder: Mr Michael & Deirdre Holmes,
   Pony: Carnane Commander (NR43)
   Sire: Skousboe Morning Rock (DE 3020260285191)
   Dam: Robe Moonlight (M-13494)
3. Number: 323
   Owner: Mr Joe Mc Cann, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Joe Mc Cann, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Pony: Lonesome Celtic Prince (S3-1472)
   Sire: Glencarrig Prince(S-1073)
   Dam: Hazel Dun (M-8289)

Class 20: Filly Foal
The progeny of a registered Connemara Pony Mare and registered Connemara Pony Stallion.

1. Number: 343
   Owner: Mr Padraic Hynes, Canal Stage, Ballinafad, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Padraic Hynes, Canal Stage, Ballinafad, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Canal Purple Heather (M3-23846)
   Sire: Clooshgreen Prince (S1-2518)
   Dam: Village Heather (M-12749)
2. Number: 329
   Owner: Mr Noel Sweeney, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Noel Sweeney, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co.Galway.
   Pony: Bunowen Beauty II (M3-23641)
   Sire: Castlestrange Fionn (S-1046)
   Dam: Doonhill Lass (M-13519)
3. Number: 326
   Owner: Mr Patrick Joyce, Ballyheane, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
   Breeder: Mr Patrick Joyce, Ballyheane, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
   Pony: Maghera Fadda Cailín (M3-23682)
   Sire: Maghera Fadda Lad (S1-2444)
   Dam: Lissroe Kayleighs Pride (M13320)

Class 21: Champion Foal
Confined to winners and runners-up in Classes 19 and 20

1. Champion Foal

   Number: 310
   Owner: Mr Sean Bourke, Rathlacken, Carrowmore Lacken, Ballina Co. Mayo.
   Breeder: Mr Sean Bourke, Rathlacken, Carrowmore Lacken, Ballina Co. Mayo.
   Pony: Rathlacken Sunset (NR32)
   Sire: Rosscon Sunrise (S1-2032)
   Dam: Crannard Katie The Kid (M-13748)

2. Reserve Champion Foal

   Number: 343
   Owner: Mr Padraic Hynes, Canal Stage, Ballinafad, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Padraic Hynes, Canal Stage, Ballinafad, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Canal Purple Heather (M3-23846)
   Sire: Clooshgreen Prince (S1-2518)
   Dam: Village Heather (M-12749)

Class 22: Young Handlers Class
For handlers aged 10 – 15 on the 1st January 2010.

1. Number: 364
   Owner: Mr Noel Noonan Rusheen Lodge Ardbear Clifden Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr P.J. Watson, Rockfield, Drum, Athlone, Co. Roscommon
   Pony: Rosscon Windy Lady (BCPSM02026-M1)
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn (IS 5)
   Dam: Winnie (M-11732)
   Handler: Maeve Conneely
2. Number: 365
   Owner: Jane Reid, Diamond Cottage, Mannin Beg, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mrs Stephanie Brooks, Errislannan Manor, Errislannan, Clifden, Co. Galway
   Pony: Errislannan Berberis (G-3015)
   Sire: Castlestrange Fionn (S-1046)
   Dam: Errislannan Blanda (M-10005)
   Handler :
3. Number: 359
   Owner: Ms Jane Andrews, 2 Newbridge Cottages, Galway Road, Clifden, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Robert Bolger, Derrygimbla, Ballyconneely, Connemara. Co.Galway.
   Pony: Coral Misty Jane (M-11573)
   Sire: Cloonisle Cashel (S-980)
   Dam: Coral Misty (M-8642)
   Handler: Emma Andrews

Class 23: Registered Mare no greater than 13.2hh
With or without foal.

1. Number: 372
   Owner: Mr Conor C. Joyce, Doleen Quay, Ballyconneely, Co Galway
   Breeder: Ms Vanessa Compton, 32, High Street, Great Wilbraham, Cambridge, CB1 55D, U.K.
   Pony: Chilham Clicquot (ECPSM1280)
   Sire: Calmore Champagne Charlie (ECPSS00003)
   Dam: Chiltern Quota (ECPSM470)
2. Number: 377
   Owner: Mrs Norma Spurr, Blackwater Cottage, 60 Tullygarvan Road, Ballygowan, Co. Down BT23
   Breeder: Ms Hazel Hutchinson, Milnes Croft, Millington Green, Biggin by Hulland, DE6 3FL Nr
   Pony: Making Waves (BCPSM01967)
   Sire: Boden Park Finnard (S-899)
   Dam: Grange Blue Surf (ECPSM01568)
3. Number: 378
   Owner: Mrs Bridget Snow, Moorland Cottage Ponies, Bog Road, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Michael O’Brien, Bellview, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
   Pony: Whitegate Joy (M-11360)
   Sire: Windy Day (S-717)
   Dam: Sheen Lass (M-9661)

Results – Ridden Classes

Class A: Lead Rein Class for Registered Connemara Pony
Ridden by Novice u-10 years on 01/01/10

1. Number: 393
   Owner: Ms Marjorie Hardiman, Fourwinds, Creganna, Oranmore, Co Galway.
   Breeder: Ms Marjorie Hardiman, Fourwinds, Creganna, Oranmore, Co Galway.
   Pony: Creganna Belle (M1-16686)
   Sire: Frederiksminde Hazy Match (IS 10)
   Dam: Prospect Suzy (M-13689)
2. Number: 392
   Owner: Mary Connolly, Ross, Rosscahill, Co Galway
   Breeder: Mary Connolly, Ross, Rosscahill, Co Galway
   Pony: Rosswood Little Lady (M1-16720)
   Sire: Knockillaree Tomás (S-1138)
   Dam: Misty Ross (M-12346)
3. Number: 394
   Owner: Judy Cazabon, Cleggan Riding Centre, Cleggan, Connemara, Co Galway
   Breeder: Judy Cazabon, Cleggan Riding Centre, Cleggan, Connemara, Co
   Pony: Driocht na Mara (M-10346)
   Sire: Loobeen Larry (S-670)
   Dam: Lisglassick Laura (M-5834)

Class B: Registered Connemara Pony to be ridden by a child u-14 years on 01/01/10

1. Number: 402
   Owner: Ms Siobhan Cazabon, Cleggan Riding Centre, Cleggan, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Connemara National Park Letterfrack, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Park Wren (M-10761)
   Sire: Annilaun Oscar (S-936)
   Dam: Park Erica (M-9291)
2. Number: 397
   Owner: Mary Connolly, Ross, Rosscahill, Co Galway
   Breeder: Mary Connolly, Ross, Rosscahill, Co Galway
   Pony: Rosswood Little Lady (M1-16720)
   Sire: Knockillaree Tomás (S-1138)
   Dam: Misty Ross (M-12346)
3. Number: 401
   Owner: Ms Tessa J Collier, Mount John House, Newcastle, Co Wiclow.
   Breeder: Mr Jean Francois Mares, L’Aulne Montgenard 53470 Martigne Sur
   Pony: Scala De L’Aulne (UELN2500106172318H)
   Sire: Clifden De L’Aulne (FR23)
   Dam: Blaska De Bazire (FRM56)

Class C: Registered Connemara Pony aged 4-5 years old ridden by rider over 12 years on 01/01/10

1. Number: 415
   Owner: Mr Francis Ryan, Fahy Rosscahill, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Gerald Murray, Corry, Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon
   Pony: Festy Jane (M1-16169)
   Sire: Ashfield Festy (S-859)
   Dam: Shannon Star (M-9865)
2. Number: 408
   Owner: Mr Michael & Deirdre Holmes, Carnane, Connemara’s Heather Heights, Goulane, Clifden Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Joseph Devaney, White Hill, Knockbane, Moycullen, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Cnocbán Yasha (M1-16777)
   Sire: Frederiksminde Hazy Match (IS 10)
   Dam: Beatrice (M-8599)
3. Number: 407
   Owner: Mr Patrick Geoghegan, Avonbrae House, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow.
   Breeder: Mr Gabriel Nohilly, Carrowkeel, Dunmore, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Carrowkeel Jack (G1-8074)
   Sire: Clonberne Boy(S-1132)
   Dam: Rosie (M-9691)

Class D: Registered Connemara Pony aged 6-8 years old ridden by rider over 10 years on 01/01/10

1. Number: 430
   Owner: Mrs Elizabeth Maher, Tipper, Naas, Co. Kildare
   Breeder: Mr Tom Healy, Magheramore, Oughterard, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Mister What (G1-3604)
   Sire: Village King (S-941)
   Dam: Meadow Harp (M-8595)
2. Number: 428
   Owner: Claire Devlin, Old Boley’s, Glencree, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow.
   Breeder: Mrs Brigid & Colin Snow, Moorland, Errislannan, Clifden, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Moorland Bright Star (G1-3481)
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn (IS 5)
   Dam: Star Bright (M-9140)
3. Number: 438
   Owner: Ms Lisa Hockley, 117 Carnamuff Ballykelly Limavady
   Breeder: Ms Bernie Mc Cormack, Cartron Kinvara, Co. Galway.
   Pony: White Star (G1-3618)
   Sire: Westside Mirah (S-892)
   Dam: Sheva Justice (M-12384)

Class E: Registered Connemara Pony ridden by rider over 10 and u-16 years on 01/01/10

1. Number: 445
   Owner: Ms Lisa Hockley, 117 Carnamuff, Ballykelly, Limavady, Co. Derry
   Breeder: Ms Bernie Mc Cormack, Cartron, Kinvara, Co Galway.
   Pony: White Star (G1-3618)
   Sire: Westside Mirah (S-892)
   Dam: Sheva Justice (M-12384)
2. Number: 453
   Owner: Ms Katherine Wilkinson, 34 Bank Crest, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 5HB
   Breeder: Mrs F Tyler, Gripp Fawr Ffairfach Llandeilo Carmathenshire SA19 6RB
   Pony: Delmrose Applejack (BCPSG01269)
   Sire: Village Canal Beau (ECPSS00092)
   Dam: Riversdale Rioja (BCPSM01046)
3. Number: 443
   Owner: Mr Michael & Mrs Mary Connolly, Ross, Rosscahill, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mrs Beatrice Maxwell-Murphy, Gleann Rua House, Taylors Hill, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Gleann Rua Hoodwink (G-2075)
   Sire: Abbeyleix Owen (S-496)
   Dam: Gleann Rua Morning Mist (M-9719)

Class G: Registered Connemara Pony ridden by rider aged 21 years and over on 01/01/10

1. Number: 478
   Owner: Ms Katherine Wilkinson 34 Bank Crest Baildon Shipley West Yorkshire BD17 5HB
   Breeder: Mrs F Tyler Gripp Fawr Ffairfach Llandeilo Carmathenshire SA19 6RB
   Pony: Delmrose Applejack (BCPSG01269)
   Sire: Village Canal Beau (ECPSS00092)
   Dam: Riversdale Rioja (BCPSM01046)
2. Number: 477
   Owner: Mr P.J. Watson, Rockfield, Drum, Athlone, Co. Roscommon
   Breeder: Mr John Beeley, Forest Farm, Derby Rd, Kirby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, England. NG17 7QN
   Pony: Innellan Sanderling (M01564 ECPS)
   Sire: Spinway Comet (S-935)
   Dam: Innellan Flamingo (M-927 ECPS)
3. Number: 466
   Owner: Ms Jane Andrews, 2 Newbridge Cottages, Galway Road, Clifden, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Robert Bolger, Derrygimbla, Ballyconneely, Connemara, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Coral Misty Jane (M-11573)
   Sire: Cloonisle Cashel (S-980)
   Dam: Coral Misty (M-8642)

Class H: Registered Connemara Pony Stallion ridden by person 14 years and over on 01/01/10

1. Number: 487
   Owner: Mr Bertie O’Halloran, Barnacranny, Bushypark, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Bertie O’Halloran, Barnacranny, Bushypark, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Young Walt (S1-1216)
   Sire: Castlestrange Fionn (S-1046)
   Dam: Dangan Suzy (M-11656)
2. Number: 488
   Owner: Mr Peter Kyne, Newtown, Moycullen, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Kenneth Kyne, Newtown, Moycullen, Co. Galway
   Pony: Newtown Pedro (S1-1323)
   Sire: Frederiksminde Hazy Match (IS 10)
   Dam: Cloonisle Heather (M-11649)
3. Number: 481
   Owner: Mr John Canavan, Fernville Connemara Pony Stud, Moycullen, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr John Canavan, Fernville Connemara Pony Stud, Moycullen, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Fernville Danny (S1-1335)
   Sire: Frederiksminde Hazy Match (IS 10)
   Dam: Ross Castle Moya (M-10326)

Class I: Registered Connemara Pony ridden Side-Saddle.

1. Number: 495
   Owner: Ms Florence Brindley, Mullinam Hse, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15
   Breeder: Mr K.C.& F Guinness, Dunlewey Letterkenny, Co Donegal
   Pony: Dunlewey Roller (G1-3548)
   Sire: Ashfield Plover (S-833)
   Dam: Dunlewey Raffaella (M-9431)
2. Number: 491
   Owner: Claire Devlin, Old Boley’s, Glencree, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow.
   Breeder: Mrs Brigid & Colin Snow, Moorland, Errislannan, Clifden Co. Galway.
   Pony: Moorland Bright Star (G1-3481)
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn (IS 5)
   Dam: Star Bright (M-9140)
3. Number: 493
   Owner: Judy Cazabon, Cleggan Riding Centre, Cleggan, Connemara, Co Galway.
   Breeder: Judy Cazabon, Cleggan Riding Centre, Cleggan, Connemara, Co Galway.
   Pony: Driocht na Mara Sire: Loobeen Larry (S-670)
   Dam: Lisglassick Laura (M-5834)

Class J: Champion Ridden Pony confined to 1st and 2nd Prizewinners in Classes C, D, E, F, G, H and I.

1. Ridden Champion

   Number: 430
   Owner: Mrs Elizabeth Maher, Tipper, Naas, Co. Kildare
   Breeder: Mr Tom Healy, Magheramore, Oughterard, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Mister What (G1-3604)
   Sire: Village King (S-941)
   Dam: Meadow Harp (M-8595)

2. Reserve Ridden Champion

   Number: 487
   Owner: Mr Bertie O’Halloran, Barnacranny, Bushypark, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Bertie O’Halloran, Barnacranny, Bushypark, Co. Galway.
   Pony: Young Walt (S1-1216)
   Sire: Castlestrange Fionn (S-1046)
   Dam: Dangan Suzy (M-11656)

The weather largely held off, and a good crowd stayed ’till the end. The whole event was well run, with a high standard of pony competing. Very few refusals indicated how well prepared the breeders had their ponies. The top ten came in as follows:

Results

1. Number: 624
   Pony Name: Frenchill Silver Belle (M3-18698)
   Sire: Tempo Active Atlas (S-1198)
   Dam: Frenchill Silver Lady (M1-15242)
   Breeder: Ger Flannery, Frenchill, Castlebar, Co Mayo
   Owner: Peadar Garrahy, Furglan, Lahinch, Co Clare
2. Number:602
   Pony Name: Newbridge Sparrow (S3-3847)
   Sire: Earl of Newbridge (S-1020)
   Dam: Moygara Ashfield (M-11778)
   Breeder: John Cawley, Drum, Boyle, Co Roscommon
   Owner: Billy Kilroy, Geeha South, Moorus, Kinvara, Co Galway
3. Number:632
   Pony Name: Rickamore Graceful Surf (M1-18727)
   Sire: Ganty Blazer (S-876)
   Dam: Grange Topaz Surf (M1-17237)
   Breeder: Pamela E Megahey, Cherrytree Farm, 10 Rickamore Brae, Templepatrick, Co Antrim
   Owner: Thomas Mc Cormack, Ardikellan, Strokestown, Co Roscommon
4. Number:610
   Pony Name: Hagalyckans Breandan (SE33-07-5694)
   Sire: Oxenholm Bobby (RC42)
   Dam: Dangan Memory (RCGBM1787)
   Breeder: Kristina Blad, Boslattgard, Lekasa, Sweden
   Owner: Michael Rabbette, Castleside Stud, Ballyheane, Castlebar, Co Mayo
5. Number: 622
   Pony Name: Harnells Melody Maker (M1-18405)
   Sire: I Love You Melody (IS 6)
   Dam: Kenagh Beauty (M-8706)
   Breeder: Owner
   Owner: Ann Reade, Ballymakeegan, Longford, Co Longford
6. Number: 613
   Pony Name: Rathmoy Duine Uasal (S3-5787)
   Sire: Corcullen Silver Belle (S-1056)
   Dam: Callowfeenish Mary (M-13119)
   Breeder: Owner
   Owner: Padraic Cahill, Rathmoy Hse, Quay Rd, Ballina, Co Mayo
7. Number: 618
   Pony Name: Vinura Leona (M1-17918)
   Sire: Fairyhill Tomboy (S-1078)
   Dam: Vinura Lola (M1-14170)
   Breeder: Owner
   Owner: Roger Brady, Cloonboy, Claremorris, Co Mayo
8. Number: 612
   Pony Name: Charlesland Say Ya Love Me (S2-2852)
   Sire: Whitwell Senator (BCPS S21)
   Dam: Coral Misty Jane (M11573)
   Breeder: Owner
   Owner: Jane Andrews, 2 Newbridge Cottages, Galway Rd, Clifden, Co Galway
9. Number: 604
   Pony Name: Knocknahorgan Dreamer (M1-19669)
   Sire: Gurteen Lad (S-1021)
   Dam: Templebready Dyanna (M-9789)
   Breeder: Owner
   Owner: Marie Casey, Knockahorgan, Glanmire, Co Cork
10. Number: 609
    Pony Name: Robe Surf (S1-3657)
    Sire: Grange King’s Surf (S-1037)
    Dam: Caperann Roisin (M1-14417)
    Breeder: Owner
    Owner: Gabriel Murphy, Caperann, Kilkeeran, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo

Fringes are clipped, flowers are potted, the Fuchsia is blooming: all is ready for tomorrow!

Paul, Brian, Roger and all the team at Abbeyglen Hotel faced the United Nations of the Connemara Pony world today, and have come through with flying colours, in their usual classy style. The International Reception is taking place as I write, where breeders from all over the world will mix and mingle, discussing ponies and looking out over the lights of Clifden town.

At the International Conference for the International Committee of Connemara Pony Societies (ICCPS) earlier today, Finland and Sweden both stood down from their Council positions, in accordance with the rota system in place. In the re-shuffle Tuula Pyöriä (Finland) had also to step aside from her position as Chairperson. When both nations were re-nominated and elected to the Council once more however, Council members choose to reinstate Tuula to her previous position again. The result of all of this was that at the end of the election, the Council’s makeup has come through unchanged. Tuula Pyöriä (Finland) has the chair, Andy O’Donohue (Ireland) keeps the Vice Chair, Anne Storme (Belgium) is Honorary treasurer with Padraic Heanue (Ireland) as Executive Treasurer, the Honorary Secretary remains Vermund Lyngstad (Norway), and the Executive Secretary post is retained by Susan McConnell (U.S.A.).

During the ICCPS’ AGM, a letter regarding a new Australian Register was discussed and referred to the CPBS. This was followed by a long discussion on International Rules that involved such topics as the inspection of ponies, the movement of ponies, performance testing, DNA testing, embryo transfers, and E.U. legislation.

Hopefully everyone has a good time tonight, and their high spirits carry them over to the Loose Jumping which kicks off tomorrow at 2pm. For those of you travelling to Clifden tomorrow from Galway and you haven’t travelled that road in a while, please note that there are several patches of re-surfaced road after Ougtherard, although they are not noted on the AA’s map. There are about four patches altogether.

So far in Clifden:

• Ready and Waiting…

The 7 day Forecast for Clifden, from Weatherbug.co.uk

Events kicked off today with an educational seminar in the Connemara National Park in Letterfrack at 3pm. The National Park is home to the State’s herd of Connemara Ponies, which is managed under agreement with the CPBS. Visitors will be able to view this herd, originally presented to the nation by the late President Childers.

Tuesday sees the International element of the Show being honoured, with the International AGM in the Station House Hotel (1pm), followed by the International Reception in the salubrious surroundings of the Abbeyglen Hotel.

We finally get to the nitty gritty on Wednesday, when the annual Loose Jumping competition kicks off in the Showgrounds at 2pm. Over thirty ponies – 3 year-olds, drawn from qualifiers held at shows across the country – will compete for the title. This is followed by what many consider the the highlight of the festival in the the In-Hand and Ridden classes on Thursday. Friday brings the Performance day, with the eagerly anticipated Puissance competition, followed by the sales portion of the festival on Saturday and Sunday.

We will, of course, be following all of the above and will try to bring of much of the experience as we can for those of you that can’t make it. The very best of luck to all of those involved from everyone at Ashbrook Stud!

To whet the appetite, we are very fortunate indeed to be able to present the following to you – a gallery of class winners from the 2009 festival, courtesy of the excellent Susanne and Juergen of Foto-Job.com.

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