The course is to be taught by one of the World’s top equine reproduction experts, and is without doubt, the most comprehensive stud course available. Each day a different section will be covered, the mare, the pregnant mare and foal, and the stallion. The course will include practical sessions, Q&A’s, and a huge amount of practical and money saving advice. Each delegate will receive detailed course notes.

Teaching and practical work will be supported by Jamie Anderson, BA Physiol (Oxon), Lotta Sortoft, and a presenting veterinarian.
The course will commence on 24th February 2012, subject to sufficient bookings.
For more information, contact Kate Murray: 0868169134.

Young Ashbrook geldings on winterage

Ashbrook Glen (Meelickisland Pearl and Glencarrig Prince)

We head into Winter after six consecutive days of sales at Clifden and Maam Cross. As prices for ponies continue at a low we will take a break from them to celebrate Moycullen’s historic breakthrough on the hurling fields. Last Sunday in Athenry, Moycullen Intermediate hurlers defeated Killiomardaly in their County Final and were thus promoted to the Senior ranks for the first time since 1979. Moycullen won a splendid final powered by a dominant half back line of Seosamh O’Fatharta, Mark Lydon and Tomas Ó hUigín, the faultless accuracy of Eanna Noone from placed balls and the finishing finesse of Conor Bohan.

Moycullen is now the only parish in Galway to boast two senior teams-hurling and football, not to mention a basketball team playing in the National Superleague and one of the best handball clubs in the country. Maybe we will just forget the ponies for the coming year and follow the fortunes of the sportsmen in their quest for further glory.

It is a question often asked when breeders meet this time of year. The day the foal is weaned is the most important day of its life. How it’s done – sensitively, roughly, gradually – will determine the foal’s trust in, and relationship with, humans for years after. They download a great deal of info on that stressful day.

One way or another, with as many as 3000 foals on the ground this year, there will be a lot of broken little hearts about for the next few weeks. Many of them will be included in the 2000+ ponies – of all ages – that will come on the market at Clifden, Maam Cross and Ballinasloe in the next fortnight. It is likely that at least 60% of those will change hands, as depressed prices continue, was there ever a better time to buy?

Thank you very much for the invitation to come to Ireland, judging at the great Clifden Show. As usual, it took place on the third Thursday in August – a traditional day and date for 88 years!

In the morning it was announced that Mr.Gearóid Curren and I got the young ones, 7 classes in all, including the Junior Championship. Later we were asked to take the Progeny class, and, at the end of the day, the three classes for the different championships.

To begin I have some small general reflections on the breed, and after that some comments on the young ponies that placed at the top of the classes.

Connemara ponies with the real and true pony type:

I saw a lot of excellent Connemara ponies, a lot of excellent types, with very good bodies/conformation, with good depth and width, and with very strong bone and limbs. I was really impressed with the quality.

The majority of your breed conformed to a very good pony type, and therefore all the advantages and good points that that brings: strength, power, stamina, depth. A low centre of gravity, sure footedness, readiness for anything – for instance the hardships of nature – good feed absorption (actually some of your ponies, also the young ones, were a little bit too fat on the day in my opinion), and a kind temperament. The majority with a build, showing the possibility of obtaining a high age. I hope you are proud of your breed!

A little more motor and freedom from behind, please

The movements of the Connemara-ponies might always be discussed. What is typical for the breed? What is necessary for the uses of the pony? In my opinion some of your ponies could work a little more from behind. They could have had a little more motor. Could have used their croup and hocks a little more actively and powerfully. Let me emphasize that I’m not asking for big, exaggerated, movements. Of course not. Such movements only break the ponies down too early and are fortunately not typical for ponies at all. I’m just asking for free and natural movements, asking that the pony can move without problems, rhythmically, in step, and in time. I can accept, as a matter of fact, a rather short movement – if it is with energy, regularity, and with rhythm.

Unfortunately I saw some ponies that had some problems while moving. It was evident in their walk and especially in their trot. You feel like ‘putting more petrol in the motor’ or taking a key to unlock their loins!

I’m using a lot of space to the subject of Movement. As I said before, you have great types, conformations and bones/legs, and the Connemara pony is a fantastic pony – and yes, you have fantastic ponies in Ireland! – but I had a little feeling that the breed in Ireland doesn’t quite show the same attention to Movement as it does to all the other important things. I hope I am wrong. As you all know, the Connemara pony is not only a very good jumper, it is also a good dressage pony. For Denmark, for instance, a Connemara pony has won the European Dressage Championship. A good dressage pony always needs good Movement.

Versatility. The all-round Connemara-pony

The breed can almost do whatever you ask it to do!
So the main purpose breeding native and classical ponies must always be this: versatility! Versatility, with intelligence and a good temperament produce an all-round pony. Especially when coupled with strength, with speed, and with agility (and here is necessary a natural freedom of movement).

It takes a long time to breed a pony, and it takes a long time to reach the highest performing results, so we want to have the pony for a long time. Good composition and a natural, free movement means a long career for the pony, means less wear and tear.
A long life to the hard performing pony, competing at the highest level.

And so too the recreational, all-rounder, Connemara pony. This pony has to be a well-tempered pony, being a real and close friend of the whole family (and the modern family has a lot of leisure time). But leisure time riders also enjoy a comfortable ride on a pony that uses its back, with comfortable, elastic pasterns.

I have focused a great deal on Movement. It is a subject to be discussed, if desired. You always learn less by praise. But let me end my general thoughts with repeating the praising your ponies: I have never seen so many good Connemara-ponies before. The Irish Connemara breeders can be proud. The CPBS can be proud. Congratulations!

And now some short comments to the classes. I’m just referring to the best of the ponies. And they almost all had good movements!

Promising colts – a great beginning

Class 1. The Yearling Colts:
We saw him at once – Ballylickey Thunder, the winner (by Robe Thunder). There was type, hair, conformation, very excellent bones and good movements. Power, strenght and legitimate self-confidence. Hazelrock Mandate (Currachmore Cashel) was second. An attractive colt with very good harmony. Very good front, good topline, good forearms, good length of pasterns, and very good movement. Third came Corha’s Birthday Boy (Castleside Carrig), a big, elegant colt, long lined, long reins, good movements. In fourth and fifth places were Castle Monarch (by Castle Comet) and Monaghanstown Oscar (by Illaunurra Lad). They were both promising young stallions. Well-built with type, bones and energy, and also with good movements. A very good class, a great beginning!

Fine and feminine fillies

Class 2. The Yearling Fillies:
The first impression was that this class not so strong as the colts previously. Fortunately that changed somewhat – perhaps the fillies were a little more modest?

We found nice fillies, especially the winner of the class, Bunowen Beauty (by Castlestrange Fionn). Feminine, harmonious and well-moving. A good eye, good topline and hindquarter, good hocks, short cannon bones and elastic pasterns. A very nice filly. She was followed by another classic young Connemara mare, Abbeyside Maude (by Derroe Champ). Maude is a very good type, very expressive and feminine, with depth and width, good forearms, elastic movements.

Third place went to Rocklawn Babby (by Castle Squire). A very good type, an open feminine filly, that used her knees when moving.
In fourth we ranked the little more longlined and light, but very feminine and well-functioning, Lissroe Lorraine (by Glencarrig Prince). We saw her again in the Progeny class with her mother, Proud Native, where they got a well-deserved third place. Derrylough Ruby (by Linsfort Barney) was fifth. At first sight enough stomach for such a young mare, but there was a very good type, good croup, good pasterns, and good movements in addition.

Cool colts showing their muscles

Class 3. Two Year-old colts.
Wow. A strong and powerful class. A very, very good crop. Self-confidence. Fighting against each other both physically and in the minds of the judges. But this was just in the beginning – up close, there was no doubt for first place because he is just a star: Doonreaghan Marty (by Coolilaun Cushlawn/ Currachmore Cashel). What a young stallion. What a great fellow. Type, body and bones. Back and hindquarter with a lot of muscles. Short cannon bones, good hocks and hooves. Strength and power, self-confidence. That is pony-quality, Connemara quality. Later in the day also declared the Junior Champion. Congratulations, and good luck in the years to come.

In second place was Monaghanstown Barney (by Linsfort Barney). Very good type, very good body, good forearms, and, like the winner, good short cannon bones. Also very powerful and promising. He was followed in third place by Caoranbeg Champ. Again, a young stallion with personality and self-confidence. Here is a good type, and he has very good and free movements. With more development, a little more depth and width, he’ll become a top stallion. He also participated in the Progeny class, and here I saw his sire, Moorland Snowy River – what an excellent stallion.

In fourth place came Dun Columbus (by Kippure Columbus). Again a lot of type, a lot of body. Strong and well-built. Fifth was Dolan Pete (by Dolan Mick): looking up, with a well-placed neck and good movements, and using his hocks and his knees. Class 3 – perhaps the best young class of the day! Promising for the breed and the Society.

Being better and better…

Class 4. Two year old registered mares.
You saw her at once. Walking at the volt, feminine and with free moments, very good reins and bones: Coosheen Julie (by Janus). We saw some fat ponies. We saw some ponies which couldn’t move. This pony was just opposite. As a brilliant young mare with manners, attitude and style, she behaved like a princess. Later declared Reserve Junior Champion – but this was not her last honour of the day (read on…).

In second place was Derryeighter Freya (by Linsfort Barney). Good movements and a very good type. Nice head and neck. And a good shoulder, good croup and depth. Third was Vinura Lakita (by Currichmore Cashel) – a great type, a great front, good movements. She was followed in fourth place by Murvey Rianna (again by Currachmore Cashel) and again feminine, beautiful and a very good type, with harmony, and with movement. Sweet Hannah (by Coolilaun Cushlawn/ Currachmore Cashel) was in fifth, with body, a beautiful type and good harmony.

Of note, in eigth place, was Hazelrock Colleen by Currachmore Cashel. Currachmore Cashel was the winner of the Supreme Championship two years ago. This year he was the sire of the second placed Yearling colt; the first, fourth and eigth placed ponies in the Four to Six Year-old Stallion class; the winner of the Four and Five Year-old Mare class; and the first, second, and fourth in the Filly foals class. And now this class, with all this young beautiful mares. What a fantastic day for the progeny of Currachmore Cashel. Congratulations.

While the winner walked away…

Class 5. Three Year-old Registrered Mares.
Again a daughter of Janus in front: Castle Pearl. Well-developed, well-balanced, a very good type. The head set well on the neck, good body, good hooves and good movement. At the volt, when placed in front, she walked away from the others. That’s the way to confirm the decision of the judges. In second place was Frederiksminde Mellow 2nd (by Hazy Dawn). Second in class and second in the name, but, as a winner, a first class high-quality young mare with body, limbs and type. Third place went to Letterdyfe Rachel Rose (by Frederiksminde Hazy Match). A good type, long-lined, with reins, a good walk and trot. Moyvoon Dew Drop (by Spiddal Playboy) was fourth. Good type, good body, good hocks, and also of note here: a good walker. In fifth came Corclough Lady Bella (by Tempo Active Atlas): a good type, a free, open and active young mare, with a good front and a good shoulder.

The bay one: Look at me. Here I am!

Class 6. Three Year-old Registered Stallions.
No doubt: the bay one. Openly and expressively looking up, with style and good movements, saying “Here I am!”. Clochanard Paddy (by Kingstown Fionn). In second place came Corabbey Sebastian, also by Kingstown Fionn, a good type, good harmony, with depth and body. Third was Lettermuckoo Boy (by Lettermuckoo Lad), showing good type, good body, good topline, and with strong hindlegs. The fourth placed pony – Sheeauns Pete – is, remarkably, by Kingstown Fionn too! Pete is a harmonious pony with a good type and a good body.

Fifth place went to Connemara Eile (by Cloon-Eile Castle) again a good type with a good energy, using his knees, and the power is coming from behind. Eile was ranked as second, with his dam and his sister, in the Progeny class, later in the day. To be honest: I found the Yearling Colt class and the Two Year-old Colt class a little better than this one.

With outstanding candidates

Class 7. The Junior Championship.
Doonreaghan Marty was chosen. Dominating. Impressive. Strong. A natural choice at that time of the day, but Coosheen Julie, the Reserve, was very close. Even closer than the Championship later on!

They are both great Connemara-ponies, but also a little different in expression/type. Stepped up by different gender, Doonreaghan Marty was masculine and powerful, with sturdy strength. Coosheen Julie, with free and fine feminism, was beautiful and a little more open, with long reins. Perhaps later a match for mating, but for the rest of the day they were still competitors!

Other ponies were candidates for the Junior Championship, but, as you know, there is only room for two!

It is always a rather easy task to choose among ‘our own winners’.
As I cheerfully explained to a television crew asking me afterwards:
“Isn’t it difficult to judge such different ponies?”
“No, no, it’s not difficult”, I told them,”Just don’t think, just look and decide!”

I hope it was cut out! You have to be careful with your words, with the humour and the irony:
“The danish judge was not thinking, now we understand…!”

Well.

Judging the progeny – looking for progress

Class 15. Progeny class.
A very interesting class. The wonderful stallion, Moorland Snowy River, with a great daughter, Moorland Snow Queen, and his promising son, Caoranbeg Champ (third in the Two Year-old Colt class) were ranked first. An impressive group. In second place came the ‘Connemara Lady’ group with the progeny of Doonhill Queen (later declared Confined Champion) and a reunion with Connemara Eile (fifth in the Three Year-old Stallion class. All attractive Connemara ponies. The same words apply to the third placed group in the class: Proud Native, with a grown up daughter in Lissroe Hollyhock, and a very young Lissroe Lorraine (fourth in the Yearling filly class).

All these classes were primarily judged with Mr. Gearóid Curren, and a few with Mr. Michael Casey. They were both very sympathetic, kind and cooperative. The teams worked very well, as seen from my point of view.

Judges are always doing their best, even in the Championships!

The Championships, at the end of the day, at great shows, are always an interesting job.

It’s a new class, and for some of the judges some of the ponies are new. Now it’s not only ‘our own winners’, which are in the ring. As they are all winners and reserves, they are all very good ponies with quality – but this is not the same as being worthy of the Supreme Champion title! As a judge you are always looking for the ‘excellent and outstanding’ pony: handled perfectly, alert, behaving and performing with manners. As a judge you are looking for the special ones. The special ones that show superiority and plentiful quality in all aspects and parameters of the breed (for the Connemara pony these aspects include free and natural movements, remember).

As all other judges, all over the world, I prefer not to change too much in order and ranking at the end of the day. But sometimes it is necessary. The Championship is a new class, with new participants, and new judges. You have to take a joint and united decision, and in the end all the judges have to approve and be satisfied.

That’s the reason why the decision making process of the Championships took some time.
That’s the reason why the Reserve Junior Champion can be the Supreme Champion.

Let me emphasize, the atmosphere in the big team of judges was fine and kindly. And we found out and agreed.

A Brilliant and Wonderful young mare

Congratulations to the owner & the breeder of the Supreme Champion, Clifden Show 2011, Coosheen Julie: Mrs. Elizabeth Petch, Cork. Coosheen Julie is a very young winner, but she is the right winner, as she is a brilliant and wonderful young mare, and as she was the pony in the ring, which could get the final acceptance and applause from all the four judges. Now this young princess is crowned as a queen. A load to wear. But promising and good for the future. And for the CPBS. I hope.

The results from the Championships:

Visitor Champion: Coosheen Julie.
Reserve Visitor Champion: Mountain Cascade.

Confined Champion: Doonhill Queen.
Reserve Confined Champion: Beeckingdale.

Supreme Champion: Coosheen Julie.
Reserve Supreme Champion: Frederiksminde Mathilda.

Using the ponies – that’s what it all is about!

Friday. A wet day. And a great day with performances and competitions. I especially remember the winner of the Puissance (145 cm): A fantastic stallion – Bobby Sparrow Blue, 16 years old – and a talented rider in Justine Ohara, only 14 years old. Quite an achievement! And this remarkable stallion has won for the 3rd year in row. Last year he was jumping 155 cm, I was told. The musical ride, with the big group, was also a great performance. Quietly and well controlled.

And here was the wide and broad breed

Saturday. Sales and market. A good experience. A cultural experience. You have to treat and handle the ponies with basic respect of course, but they are still animals. Separating animals from nature. Don’t wrap them up in cotton wool. This was a real market with original ponies. I liked what I saw. Though sometimes it was a little wild. But in the modern world there are so much (perhaps too much) educational understanding. It was not the problem here. I hope you got your ponies sold! Perhaps some people at the market were just mingling, talking and meeting each either. A reasonably reason to attend, but buyers are always necessary for a succesful market!

Heaven on earth

Later at Saturday we (my Danish friends, Anita and Caroline, and me) drove on the Sky Road. What great nature you have in Connemara. What a spectacular sight. It must be heaven on earth. And through the windows of the car we saw some more Connemara ponies. I remember a fantastic dun-coloured mare with a foal. I was told that this mare was 26 years old! What? The foal was a top-foal, well-built, well-fed, naughty and full of self-confidence. Coming down the road we saw a grey mare, standing with her front in a hole, but no doubt, positively, she was also a ‘special’ one.

On Sunday we visited the Claregalway Show. A nice and cheerful show with good Connemaras, and a reunion with some ponies, and some exhibitors, from Clifden.

And then we went to Dublin, to Denmark, to Copenhagen.
It is much easier to understand Danish than Irish or English (at least for me). You should really try.

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much for the invitation to come to Clifden 2011, judging the In-Hand show classes.
Thank you to The President, Mr. Andy O’Donoghue, and the Connemara Pony Breeders Society.
Thank you to The Chairman of The Show, Mr. Henry O’Toole, and the Show Committee
Thank you to The Secretary, Ms. Niamh Philbin, and the CPBS office staff

You have all done a brilliant job, preparing and getting through this memorable show. This annually memorable show. Number 88.

Kind Regards
Martin Bloch, Denmark

Great credit is due to the show committee and office staff for organising a hugely enjoyable festival. Congratulations also to President Andy O’Donohue for his sterling efforts during the week, which included a busy and successful meeting with International groups on Tuesday.

There were many highlights, including the new Green Hunter competition. This was an unqualified success and it is a competition that will grow and grow. Perhaps it is time to include the Wednesday ponies in the catalogue, so that a full and accurate record exists in one publication. Perhaps also the organisers could look at tidying up the various championships at the end of the day. At present, they are confusing and take too much time – even though the commentary was particularly helpful this year. Top honours for the festival must surely go to Judy Cazabon’s musical ride. This group gave two faultless displays of accurate, controlled, choreographed riding. Watching it one could only feel that we have come a long way.

Full results below:

Irish Green Hunter
Loose Jumping
Yearling Colt; Yearling Filly; 2yo Colt; 2yo Mare; 3yo Mare (w/wo); 3yo Stallion; Junior Championship.
4-6yo Stallion; 7+yo Stallion; 4-5yo Mare (w/wo); 6-7yo Mare (w/wo); 8-9yo Mare (w/wo); 10-15yo Mare (w/wo); 16+yo Mare (w/wo); Progeny.
Visitor Class; Resident CLass; Supreme Championship.
Colt Foal; Filly Foal; Champion Foal.
Young Handlers; 13.2hh Mare Class (w/wo); Registered Gelding.
Lead Rein; u-14 Ridden; o-12 Ridden (Pony 4-5); o-10 Ridden (Pony 6-8); u-16, o-10 Ridden; u-21, o-16 Ridden; o-21 Ridden; 0-14 Ridden; Side-Saddle; u-21, o-16 Ridden.

Irish Green Hunter Final

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1. Western Easter M1-19224
   Sire: Creemully Western Melody S1190
   • Sire: I Love You Melody IS6
     Dam: Creemully Heather 10589

   Dam: Western Princess M12718

   • Sire: Smokey Duncan 871
     Dam: Western Lady 9077

   Breeder: Mr. Michael Mitchell, Ballagh, Bushypark, Co. Galway
   Owner: Mr. Michael Mitchell, Ballagh, Bushypark, Co. Galway
   Qualified at Connemara Pony World Show, Boswell, Co. Wicklow

2. Kilpatrick Cailin M1-18855
   Sire: Monaghanstown Boy 1121
   • Sire: Village Boy 927
     Dam: Monaghanstown Sheeba 10954

   Dam: Kilpatrick Maple 12434

   • Sire: Monaghanstown Fred 922
     Dam: Moorland Juliet 9294

   Breeder: Ms. Joan J. Dolan, Kilpatrick, Coughlanstown West, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare.
   Owner: Ms. Joan J. Dolan, Kilpatrick, Coughlanstown West, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare.
   Qualified at Corrandulla Show, Corrandulla, Co. Galway

3. Shanna Larry S1-3792
   Sire: El Larry 020005188 DE
   • Sire: Loobeen Larry 670
     Dam: Grey Rock Star 2nd 8510

   Dam: Skousboe Shamrock 026025191

   • Sire: Skousboe Morning Rock DE3020260285191
     Dam:Frederiksminde Mayfair 02026586

   Breeder: Mr. Seamus Keady, Shanagurran, Spiddal, Co. Galway
   Owner: Mr. Seamus Keady, Shanagurran, Spiddal, Co. Galway
   Qualified at Corrandulla Show, Corrandulla, Co. Galway

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Loose Jumping Results

1. Inishturkbeg Top Cat Wind Guru S3-6284
   Sire: Tiercel Top Cat ECPSS00075
   • Sire: Atlantic Swirl BCPSS6127
     Dam: Tiercel Greyling ECPSM00372

   Dam: Walstead Lady Penelope BCPSM01894

   • Sire: Atlantic Prince Of Peace 1040
     Dam: Canal Lady Laura 12382

   Breeder: Ms. Nadem Sadek, Inishturkbeg Stud, Kilmeena, Westport, Co. Mayo
   Owner: Inishturkbeg Stud, Ross, Kilmeena, Westport, Co. Mayo
   Qualified at Hanleys Equestrian Centre, Claremorris, Co Mayo.

2. Secret Quennie M3-21752
   Sire: Gwennic de Goariva IS14
   • Sire: Neruda Darling 79264024
     Dam: Athena Of Goariva 88471165

   Dam: Secret Cliona M1-16280

   • Sire: Lehenagh Lad 1147
     Dam: Secret Pal 8296

   Breeder: Mr. Basil Valentine, Flemington, Naas, Co. Kildare
   Owner: Ms. Nora Valentine, Flemington, Naas, Co. Kildare
   Qualified at Mullingar Equestrian Centre, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.

3. Kildun Squire S1-5481
   Sire: Dungimmon Knight S1-1223
   • Sire: Bloomfield Bobby 362
     Dam: Robeen Lass 8240

   Dam: Pillagh Esther 12349

   • Sire: Emoe Berti 949
     Dam: Gentle Molly 8226

   Breeder: Mr. Gerard P. Gibbons, Kildun, The Neale, Co. Mayo
   Owner: Mr. Gerard P. Gibbons, Kildun, The Neale, Co. Mayo
   Qualified at Hanleys Equestrian Centre, Claremorris, Co. Mayo

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Class 1 – Yearling Colt

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

1. Ballylickey Thunder S3-372100400008696
   Sire: Robe Thunder S0001080
   Dam: Rickamore Ballylickey Princess M1-372100400014947
   Owner: Paudie & Ellie May Cronin Fuschias Achras Ballingeary Macroom Co. Cork
   Breeder: Mr Val Lynch, Droumdaniel, Bantry, Co. Cork
2. Hazelrock Mandate S3-372100400008382
   Sire: Currachmore Cashel S0001128
   Dam: Hazelrock Rua M1-372100400015047
   Owner: Mr Kieran Mc Grath, Hazel Rock House Cahernashilleeny Claregalway, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Kieran Mc Grath, Hazel Rock House Cahernashilleeny Claregalway, Co. Galway
   Visitor Qualifier
3. Corha’s Birthday Boy S3-372100400008584
   Sire: Castleside Carrig S0001081
   Dam: Corha Lass M0012569
   Owner: Mr Mossie T. Joyce, Kilronan, Inis Mór Aran Islands Co. Galway
   Breeder:Mr Martin Ward, Corha Rehins, Islandeady, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

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Class 2 – Yearling Filly

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

1. Bunowen Beauty II M3-372100400023641
   Sire: Castlestrange Fionn S0001046
   Dam: Doonhill Lass M0013519
   Owner: Mr Noel Sweeney, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Breeder:Mr Noel Sweeney, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Connemara Qualifier
2. Abbeyside Maude M3-372100400024274
   Sire: Derroe Champ S1-372100400002545
   Dam: Majestic Meg M0013744
   Owner: Mr Thomas Keaney, Murvey, Roundstone, Co. Galway
   Breeder:Mr Tom Bourke, Newtown, Clogher, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
3. Rocklawn Babby M3-372100400023918
   Sire: Castle Squire IS 3
   Dam: Rocklawn Lady M0012958
   Owner: Mr Martin J. Conneely, Ervelough, Roundstone, Co. Galway
   Breeder:Mr Michael Moran, Cloon, Claregalway, Co. Galway

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Class 3 – Two year old Colt

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

1. Doonreaghan Marty S3-372100400006384
   Sire: Coolillaun Cushlawn S1-372100400002539
   Dam: Doonreagh Star M0010342
   Owner: Mr Martin Nee, Doonreaghan Cashel, Co. Galway
   Breeder:Mr Martin Nee, Doonreaghan Cashel, Co. Galway
   Connemara Qualifier
2. Monaghanstown Barney S3-372100400007907
   Sire: Linsfort Barney S0001155
   Dam: Monaghanstown Queen M1-372100400014340
   Owner: Mr Pat & Mary Rabbitt, Monaghanstown, Castletowngeoghegan Co. Westmeath
   Breeder: Mrs Mary Rabbitt, Monaghanstown, Castletowngeoghegan Co. Westmeath
   Visitor Qualifier
3. Caoranbeg Champ S3-372100400007017
   Sire: Moorland Snowy River S1-372100400001214
   Dam: Gallowstown Bibi M0013679
   Owner: Mrs Cathy Snow-Coyne & Martin Coyne, Moorland Connemara Ponies Letterfrack, Co. Galway
   Breeder:Mr Peter J O’Malley, Caorán Beag, Ceathrú Rua, Co. na Gaillimhe
   Connemara Qualifier

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Class 4 – Two year old Registered Mare

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

1. Coosheen Julie M1-372100400023203
   Sire: Janus (RC 71) IS 13
   Dam: Coosheen Sea Mist M0013580
   Owner: Mrs Elizabeth Petch, Seaview, Kilbrittan, Co. Cork
   Breeder:Mrs Elizabeth Petch, Seaview, Kilbrittan, Co. Cork
2. Derryeighter Freya M1-372100400021826
   Sire: Linsfort Barney S0001155
   Dam: Pride of the West M0011515
   Owner: Mr Patrick King, Derryeighter, Errislannan, Clifden, Co. Galway
   Breeder:Mr Patrick King, Derryeighter, Errislannan, Clifden, Co. Galway
   Connemara Qualifier
3. Vinura Lakita M1-372100400021749
   Sire: Currachmore Cashel S0001128
   Dam: Vinura Lola M1-372100400014170
   Owner: Mr Roger Brady, Cloonboy Claremorris, Co. Mayo
   Breeder: Mr Roger Brady, Cloonboy Claremorris, Co. Mayo
   Visitor Qualifier

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Class 5 – Three year old registered Mare

With or without foal at foot

1. Castle Pearl M1-372100400020423
   Sire: Janus (RC 71) IS 13
   Dam: Castle Melody M1-372100400017753
   Owner: Mr Henry O’Toole, Faulkeeragh, Clifden, Co. Galway
   Breeder:Mr Henry O’Toole, Faulkeeragh, Clifden, Co. Galway
2. Frederiksminde Mellow II 208333200808810 DK
   Sire: Hazy Dawn S0000849
   Dam: Frederiksminde Mellow 026026181
   Owner: Mrs Barbara Fallon, Cashelbay Connemara Pony Stud, Cashel, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Gunner Harder Anderson & Anne Hassing, Fredericksminde Tikob, Denmark
3. Letterdyfe Rachel Rose M1-372100400019948
   Sire: Frederiksminde Hazy Match IS 10
   Dam: Letterdyfe Rose M1-372100400015569
   Owner: Mr Cáillín Conneely, Letterdyfe, Roundstone, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Cáillín Conneely, Letterdyfe, Roundstone, Co. Galway
   Connemara Qualifier

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Class 6 – Three year old Registered Stallion

Sponsored by: Connemara Pony Sales at Clifden Mart, Clifden, Co. Galway

1. Clochanard Paddy S1-372100400004766
   Sire: Kingstown Fionn S0001183
   Dam: Hillside Heather M0008644
   Owner: Ms Olivia Staunton, Sky Road Clifden, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Ms Olivia Staunton, Sky Road Clifden, Co. Galway
2. Corabbey Sebastian S1-372100400005934
   Sire: Kingstown Fionn S0001183
   Dam: Meelickisland Charleville Bailey M0013621
   Owner: Ms Rose Fitzgerald, 28 Rosary Place, Midleton, Co. Cork
   Breeder: Ms Rose Fitzgerald, 28 Rosary Place, Midleton, Co. Cork
3. Lettermuckoo Boy S1-372100400004573
   Sire: Lettermuckoo Lad S0001174
   Dam: Lettermuckoo Lady M0013371
   Owner: Mr John Conneely, Lettermuckoo, Costello Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr John Conneely, Lettermuckoo, Costello Co. Galway

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Class 7- Junior Championship

1. Junior Champion

   Doonreaghan Marty S3-372100400006384
   Sire: Coolillaun Cushlawn S1-372100400002539
   Dam: Doonreagh Star M0010342
   Owner: Mr Martin Nee, Doonreaghan Cashel, Co. Galway
   Breeder:Mr Martin Nee, Doonreaghan Cashel, Co. Galway

2. Reserve Junior Champion

   Coosheen Julie M1-372100400023203
   Sire: Janus (RC 71) IS 13
   Dam: Coosheen Sea Mist M0013580
   Owner: Mrs Elizabeth Petch, Seaview, Kilbrittan, Co. Cork
   Breeder:Mrs Elizabeth Petch, Seaview, Kilbrittan, Co. Cork

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Class 8 – Four to Six year old Stallion

1. Coolillaun Cushlawn S1-372100400002539
   Sire: Currachmore Cashel S0001128
   Dam: Glencarrig Aishling M0013201
   Owner: Mr Eamonn Burke, Carrowbrowne, Castlegar, Co. Galway
   Breeder:Ms Tanya Costello, 5 Lios na Croi Frenchfort Oranmore Co. Galway
2. Rathlacken Cascade S1-372100400003696
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn IS 5
   Dam: Prospect Cloud M0012336
   Owner: Mr Sean Bourke, Rathlacken, Carrowmore Lacken, Ballina Co. Mayo
   Breeder: Mr Sean Bourke, Rathlacken, Carrowmore Lacken, Ballina Co. Mayo
3. Cornarone Hazy Lad S1-372100400001512
   Sire: Frederiksminde Hazy Match IS 10
   Dam: Atlantic Collette M0011214
   Owner: Mr Pádraic Gannon, Corr na Rón Thiar, O.P. Indreabháin, Co. na Gaillimhe
   Breeder:Mr Gerry Griffin, Cornarone Middle Inverin Co. Galway

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Class 9 – Seven year old and over Stallion

1. Glencarrig Lexus S0001145
   Sire: Village Boy S0000927
   Dam: Coosheen Breeze M0009991
   Owner: Mrs Ann O’Brien-Conroy, Ben Bán Stud Bunowen Ballyconneely Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Ciarán Curran, Leagaun, Moycullen, Co. Galway
2. Mountain Cascade S1-372100400001219
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn IS 5
   Dam: Mountain Lady M0010584
   Owner: Ms Joanne Grogan, Bekan, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
   Breeder:Mr Jarlath Grogan, Bekan, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
3. Moorland Snowy River S1-372100400001214
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn IS 5
   Dam: Easter Trixie M0008005
   Owner: Mrs Cathy Snow-Coyne & Martin Coyne, Moorland Connemara Ponies Letterfrack, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mrs Cathy Snow-Coyne & Martin Coyne, Moorland Connemara Ponies Letterfrack, Co. Galway

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Class 10 – Four and Five year old Mare

With or without foal at foot

1. Doonhill Queen M1-372100400019469
   Sire: Currachmore Cashel S0001128
   Dam: Connemara Lady M0012197
   Owner: Mr Damien Gorham, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Damien Gorham, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
2. Gentle Kate M1-372100400016102 Foal at Foot
   Sire: I Love You Melody IS 6
   Dam: Gentle Wren M0011225
   Owner: Mr John Mc Loughlin, Derryherbert, Letterfrack, Connemara Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr John Mc Loughlin, Derryherbert, Letterfrack, Connemara Co. Galway
3. Glencarrig Rose Marie M1-372100400018428
   Sire: Glencarrig Prince S0001073
   Dam: April Rose M0010331
   Owner: Mr Cáillín Conneely, Letterdyfe Roundstone Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Gearóid Curran, Tooreeney Moycullen, Co. Galway

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Class 11 – Six and Seven year old Mare

With or without foal at foot

1. Rosscon Windy Lady BCPSM02026-M1
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn IS 5
   Dam: Winnie M0011732
   Owner: Mr Noel Noonan Rusheen Lodge Ardbear Clifden Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr P.J. Watson, Rosscon Farm, Rockfield, Drum, Athlone, Co. Roscommon
2. Rosscon Cover Girl M1-372100400014851
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn IS 5 Foat at Foot
   Dam: Rosscon Sun Mist M0012114 Visitor Qualifier
   Owner: Mr P.J. Watson, Rosscon Farm, Rockfield, Drum, Athlone, Co
   Breeder: Mr P.J. Watson, Rosscon Farm, Rockfield, Drum, Athlone, Co
3. Dusty Oak M1-372100400015404
   Sire: Abbeyfort S0000824
   Dam: Barna Dusty M0012640
   Owner: Mr Ronan Nee, Oak Lodge, Doonreaghan, Cashel, Co. Galway
   Breeder:Mr William O’Loughlin, Aille, Barna, Co. Galway

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Class 12 – Eight and Nine year old Mare

With or without foal at foot

1. Lemonfield Lass M0013920
   Sire: Moy Hazy Cove S0000888
   Dam: Tuam Lass M0009374
   Owner: Mr Malachy Gorham, Glenbrickeen Farm, Clifden, Co. Galway
   Breeder:Pat Walsh, Carragh, Belclare, Tuam, Co. Galway
2. Grange Ruby Surf M0013990 Foal at Foot
   Sire: Grange Bobbing Sparrow S0000623
   Dam: Kilkerrin Surf M0008330
   Owner: Mr & Mrs Padraic & Nicola Heanue, Ballinaboy, Clifden, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Lady Maria Levinge, Clohamon Park Bunclody, Co. Wexford
3. Gallowstown Bibi M0013679
   Sire: Commanding Hero S0000609
   Dam: Castle Cailin Ard M0009951
   Owner: Mr Peter J O’Malley, Caorán Beag, Ceathrú Rua, Co. na Gaillimhe
   Breeder: Ms Annette Joyce, Ballyheane, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

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Class 13 – Ten to Fifteen year old Mare

With or without foal at foot

1. Frederiksminde Mathilda II RC1311
   Sire: Hazy Dawn S0000849
   Dam: Oxenholm Movie Star C338 Dk
   Owner: Barbara & Robert Fallon, Cashelbay Connemara Pony Stud, Cashel, Connemara, Co. Galway
   Breeder:Gunner Andersen, Frederiksminde, Tikob, Denmark
2. Village Heather M0012749
   Sire: Boden Park Finnard S0000899
   Dam: Village Girl M0009025
   Owner: Mr Padraic Hynes, Canal Stage, Ballinafad, Co. Galway
   Breeder:Mr Patrick & Christy King, Lehid, Ballyconneely, Connemara. Co. Galway
3. Atlantic Queen of Peace M0013077 Foal at Foot
   Sire: Cloonisle Cashel S0000980
   Dam: Atlantic Peace M0007903
   Owner: Ms Esther Feeney, Atlantic Connemara Pony Stud, Doirín Darach Lealetter, Moycullen, Co
   Breeder: Mr Michael J. Clancy, “Doirín Darach”, Lealetter, Moycullen, Co. Galway

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Class 14 – Sixteen years old or over Mare

With or without foal at foot

1. Beckingdale M0009646
   Sire: Corbally Con S0000613
   Dam:Crumpaun Crionna M0008469
   Owner: Joan Geoghegan, Creggrush House, Oughterard, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Tom Faherty, Clynagh, Carraroe, Co. Galway
2. Derrygimbla Beauty M0010756
   Sire: Ard Conneely S0000898
   Dam: Irishtown Beauty M0009447
   Owner: Mr Brendan Sweeney, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Noel Sweeney, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
3. Sliabh Rua Carra M0009338
   Sire: Ardravinna Andy S0000798
   Dam: Lettercallow Lady M0007688
   Owner: Ms Cathriona Gorham, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Michael Mc Donagh, Cullane, Carraroe, Co. Galway

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Class 15 – Progeny Class

The Progeny of a registered Mare or Stallion

1. Moorland Snowy River S1-372100400001214
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn IS 5
   Dam: Easter Trixie M0008005
   Owner: Mrs Cathy Snow-Coyne & Martin Coyne, Moorland Connemara, Letterfrack, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mrs Cathy Snow-Coyne & Martin Coyne, Moorland Connemara, Letterfrack, Co. Galway

   Moorland Snow Queen M3-372100400018439
   Sire: Moorland Snowy River S1-372100400001214
   Dam: Mo Cailin Bán M1-372100400015127
   Owner: Linda O’Donovan, Cahermore, Rosscarbery, Co. Cork
   Breeder: Mrs Cathy Snow-Coyne & Martin Coyne, Moorland, Letterfrack, Co. Galway

   Caoranbeg Champ S3-372100400007017
   Sire: Moorland Snowy River S1-372100400001214
   Dam: Gallowstown Bibi M0013679
   Owner: Mrs Cathy Snow-Coyne & Martin Coyne, Moorland Connemara Ponies, Letterfrack, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr.Peter J O’Malley, Carraroe, Co. Galway

2. Connemara Lady M0012197
   Sire: Bodenpark Finnard S000899
   Dam: Fancy Phyllis M0009270
   Owner: Mr Damien Gorham, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Martin O’Donnell, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway.

   Doonhill Queen M1-372100400019469
   Sire: Currachmore Cashel S0001128
   Dam: Connemara Lady M0012197
   Owner: Mr Damien Gorham, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Damien Gorham, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway.

   Connemara Eile S1-37210040004769
   Sire: Cloon-Eile Cashel S0001137
   Dam: Connemara Lady M0012197
   Owner: Mr Damien Gorham, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway.
   Breeder: Mr Damien Gorham, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway.

3. Proud Native M0010592
   Sire: Loobeen Larry S0000670
   Dam: Errislannan Hollyhock M0009262
   Owner: Mr Jim Mullaney, Clydagh, Moycullen, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Jim Mullaney, Clydagh, Moycullen, Co. Galway

   Lissroe Hollyhock M0012512
   Sire: Ferdia S0000919
   Dam: Proud Native M0010592
   Owner: Catherine Conlon-Dempsey, Drumhilla, Bailieboro, Co. Cavan
   Breeder: Mr Jim Mullaney, Clydagh, Moycullen, Co. Galway

   Lissroe Lorraine M3-372100400024547
   Sire: Glencarrig Prince S0001073
   Dam: Proud Native M0010592
   Owner: Mr Jim Mullaney, Clydagh, Moycullen, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Jim Mullaney, Clydagh, Moycullen, Co. Galway

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Class 16 – Best Registered Connemara Pony

Bred, owned and exhibited by an owner resident outside of Connemara

1. Coosheen Julie M1-372100400023203
   Sire: Janus (RC 71) IS 13
   Dam: Coosheen Sea Mist M0013580
   Owner: Mrs Elizabeth Petch, Seaview, Kilbrittan, Co. Cork
   Breeder:Mrs Elizabeth Petch, Seaview, Kilbrittan, Co. Cork
2. Mountain Cascade S1-372100400001219
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn IS 5
   Dam: Mountain Lady M0010584
   Owner: Ms Joanne Grogan, Bekan, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
   Breeder:Mr Jarlath Grogan, Bekan, Claremorris, Co. Mayo

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Class 17 – Best Registered Connemara Pony

Bred, owned and exhibited by an owner residing in Connemara

1. Doonhill Queen M1-372100400019469
   Sire: Currachmore Cashel S0001128
   Dam: Connemara Lady M0012197
   Owner: Mr Damien Gorham, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Breeder:Mr Damien Gorham, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
2. Beckingdale M0009646
   Sire: Corbally Con S0000613
   Dam: Crumpaun Crionna M0008469
   Owner: Joan Geoghegan, Creggrush House, Oughterard, Co. Galway
   Breeder:Mr Tom Faherty, Clynagh, Carraroe, Co. Galway

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Class 18 – Supreme Championship

1. Supreme Champion

   Coosheen Julie M1-372100400023203
   Sire: Janus (RC 71) IS 13
   Dam: Coosheen Sea Mist M0013580
   Owner: Mrs Elizabeth Petch, Seaview, Kilbrittan, Co. Cork
   Breeder: Mrs Elizabeth Petch, Seaview, Kilbrittan, Co. Cork

2. Reserve Supreme Champion

   Frederiksminde Mathilda II RC1311 Foal at Foot
   Sire: Hazy Dawn S0000849
   Dam: Oxenholm Movie Star C338 Dk
   Owner: Barbara & Robert Fallon, Cashelbay Connemara Pony Stud, Cashel, Connemara, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Gunner Andersen, Frederiksminde, Tikob, Denmark

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Class 19 – Colt Foal

1. Castle Emperor NR1131
   Sire: Castle Comet S0001026
   Dam: Orphee Schueracher M1-02059701T
   Owner: Mr Peter O’Toole, Faulkeeragh, Sky Rd , Clifden Co. Galway
   Breeder:Mr Peter O’Toole, Faulkeeragh, Sky Rd Clifden Co. Galway
   Connemara Qualifier
2. Glenmore St.Patrick NR1125
   Sire: Westside Mirah S0000892
   Dam: Eileen’s Favourite M0009279
   Owner: Jeann Mac Clancy, Glenmore, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare
   Breeder:Jeann Mac Clancy, Glenmore, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare
   Visitor Qualifier
3. Ballafada Tyson S3-372004000010018
   Sire: Dunloughan Troy S1-372100400004719
   Dam: Cashelbay Heather M1-372100400014448
   Owner: Mr Gerard King, Derrygimla, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Breeder:Mr Gerard King, Derrygimla, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Connemara Qualifier

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Class 20 – Filly Foal

1. Rocklawn Celeen NR1132
   Sire: Currachmore Cashel S0001128
   Dam: Rocklawn Heather M1-372100400016157
   Owner: Mr. Micheál Moran Cloon Claregalway Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr. Micheál Moran Cloon Claregalway Co. Galway
   Visitor Qualifier
2. Doonhill Misty Dawn NR1111
   Sire: Currachmore Cashel S0001128
   Dam: April Dawn Lady M0013974
   Owner: Mr Damien Gorham, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Damien Gorham, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Connemara Qualifier
3. Bunowen Rose M3-372004000025511
   Sire: Castlestrange Fionn S0001046
   Dam: Doonhill Lass M0013519
   Owner: Mr Noel Sweeney, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Noel Sweeney, Bunowen, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Connemara Qualifier

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Class 21- Champion Foal

1. Castle Emperor NR1131
   Sire: Castle Comet S0001026
   Dam: Orphee Schueracher M1-02059701T
   Owner: Mr Peter O’Toole, Faulkeeragh, Sky Rd , Clifden Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Peter O’Toole, Faulkeeragh, Sky Rd Clifden Co. Galway
   Connemara Qualifier
2. Rocklawn Celeen NR1132
   Sire: Currachmore Cashel S0001128
   Dam: Rocklawn Heather M1-372100400016157
   Owner: Mr. Micheál Moran Cloon Claregalway Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr. Micheál Moran Cloon Claregalway Co. Galway
   Visitor Qualifier

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Class 22 – Young Handlers Class

For handlers aged 10 – 15 on the 1st January 2011

1. Deirbhile Dempsey leading Hollyhock Smurog M1-372100400015177
   Sire: Monaghanstown Fred S0000922
   Dam: Lissroe Hollyhock M0012512
   Owner: Ms Catherine Conlon Dempsey, Drumhilla Bailieboro Co. Cavan
   Breeder: Ms Catherine Conlon Dempsey, Drumhilla Bailieboro Co. Cavan
2. Caoimhe Andrews leading Errislannan Berberis G0003015
   Sire: Castlestrange Fionn S0001046
   Dam: Errislannan Blanda M0010005
   Owner: Jane Reid, Diamond Cottage, Mannin Beg, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mrs Stephanie Brooks, Errislannan Manor, Errislannan, Clifden, Co.Galway
3. Emma Andrews leading Coral Misty Jane M0011573
   Sire: Cloonisle Cashel S0000980
   Dam: Coral Misty M0008642
   Owner: Ms Jane Andrews, 2 Newbridge Cottages, Galway Road, Clifden Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Robert Bolger, Derrygimbla, Ballyconneely, Connemara. Co. Galway

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Class 23 – Registered Mare

No greater than 13.2hh with or without foal

1. Silver Queen M0012240
   Sire: Village King S0000941
   Dam: Knock Queen M0007206
   Owner: Mrs Bridget Snow, Moorland Cottage Ponies, Bog Rd, Clifden, Co.
   Breeder:Mr Patrick J. Flaherty, Circular Road, Rahoon, Co. Galway
2. Maxing Waves BCPSM01967
   Sire: Boden Park Finnard S0000899
   Dam: Grange Blue Surf ECPSM01568
   Owner: Mrs Norma Spurr, Blackwater Cottage, 60 Tullygarvan Road Ballygowan Co. Down BT23
   Breeder:Ms. Hazel Hutchinson, Milnes Croft, Millington Green, Derbyshire, England
3. Feodora vom Oberthal M1-484840164206 DE
   Sire: Skousboe Morning Rock DE 3020260285191
   Dam: Thiergartenhof’s Fenja DE 484400049001
   Owner: Grace Murphy, Gleann Rua Pony Stud, Taylors Hill, Galway
   Breeder:Ludwig und Maria ZG Poltl, Nummer: 608447 Oberthal 31 84307 Eggenfelden

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Class 24 – Registered Gelding

1. Tullaboy Star G1-372004000009857
   Sire: Glann’s Owen S0001066
   Dam: Meadow Harp M0008595 2nd 350
   Owner: Ms Elizabeth Maher, Tipper, Naas, Co. Kildare
   Breeder: Mrs Eileen Lyons, Tullaboy Maam Cross, Recess, Co. Galway
2. Carrowkeel Jack G1-372100400008074
   Sire: Clonberne Boy S0001132
   Dam: Rosie M0009691
   Owner: Mr Patrick Geoghegan, Avonbrae House, Rathdrum Co. Wicklow
   Breeder: Mr Gabriel Nohilly, Carrowkeel, Dunmore, Co. Galway
3. Ciaróg G1-372100400004369
   Sire: Mac Owen S0000960
   Dam: Glasog M0010287
   Owner: Ms Sally Goodbody Hillside House, Baranisky, Arklow, Co. Wicklow
   Breeder: Mr John Flaherty, Glanmore, Carraroe, Co. Galway

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Class A – Lead Rein Class, Ridden by Novice u-10 years

Sponsored by: Corrib Saddlery, Magherabeg, Oughterard, Co. Galway

1. Cashelbay Misty M0012747
   Sire: Ashfield Bobby Sparrow S0000444
   Dam: Bealnamulla Kim M0008923
   Owner: Robert & Barabara Fallon, Cashelbay Connemara Pony Stud, Cashel Co. Galway
   Breeder: Robert & Barabara Fallon, Cashelbay Connemara Pony Stud, Cashel Co. Galway
2. Robe Dulla G0001905
   Sire: Mervyn Pookhaun S0000528
   Dam: Black River Beauty M0008842
   Owner: Mr Declan Daly, Ballybeg, Corrandulla, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Gabriel Murphy, Caperann, Kilkeeran, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo
3. Roundpark Dorothy M0012244
   Sire: Earl of Castlefrench S0000918
   Dam: Colly Hill M0008908
   Owner: Miss Susan Black, 27 Mill Meadows, Arklow, Co. Wicklow
   Breeder: Mr John Joe O’Neill, New Line, Caherlistrane, Co. Galway

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Class B – Ridden by a child u-14 years

1. Chilham Equinox BCPSG01553
   Sire: Castle Comet S0001026
   Dam: Chiltern Quota 826023000001330
   Owner: Mrs Margaret Gorton, Magherabeg, Oughterard, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Ms Vanessa Compton, 32, High Street, Great Wilbraham, Cambridge CB1 55D, U.K
2. Rosswood Little Lady M1-372100400016720
   Sire: Knockillaree Tomás S0001138
   Dam: Misty Ross M0012346
   Owner: Mary Connolly, Ross, Rosscahill, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mary Connolly, Ross, Rosscahill, Co. Galway
3. Venus M0013564
   Sire: Garryhinch Finn S0000974
   Dam: Goldthorn Dolly M0008447
   Owner: Ms Deirdre Ó Laoi, Clonmoylan, Portumna, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Pat Warde, Tiernascragh, Ballycrissane, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

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Class C – Pony aged 4-5 yrs old ridden by rider over 12 years

1. Tarpey G1-372004000010223
   Sire: Rathcoona Cove S0001129
   Dam: Hollbrook Ash M0013769
   Owner: Ms Suzanne Creaven Rosslodge, Headford, Co. Galway
   Breeder:Mr Paddy Reilly, Rusheens Tuam Co. Galway
2. Glenmore Kelly’s Comnmotion M1-372100400017921
   Sire: True Commotion S0001192
   Dam: Glenmore Kelly’s Owen M0011215
   Owner: Mr Francis & Deirdre O’Reilly, Glenmore, Riverstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth
   Breeder: Mr Francis & Deirdre O’Reilly, Glenmore, Riverstown
3. Thiergartenhofs Larissa DE484840121106
   Sire: Skousboe Morning Rock DE 3020260285191
   Dam: Lilly SPDE384843748397
   Owner: Grace Murphy, Gleann Rua Pony Stud, Taylors Hill, Galway
   Breeder: Paul & Anita Hufnagel Nummer 601237 Thiergartenhof 1 Germany

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Class D – Pony aged 6-8 years old ridden by rider over 10 years

1. Ciaróg G1-372100400004369
   Sire: Mac Owen S0000960
   Dam: Glasog M0010287
   Owner: Ms Sally Goodbody Hillside House, Baranisky, Arklow, Co. Wicklow
   Breeder:Mr John Flaherty, Glanmore, Carraroe, Co. Galway
2. Moorland Bright Star G1-372100400003481
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn IS 5
   Dam: Star Bright M0009140
   Owner: Claire Devlin, Old Boley’s, Glencree, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow
   Breeder: Mrs Brigid & Colin Snow, Moorland, Errislannan, Clifden Co Galway
3. Newtown Blossom M1-372100400017750
   Sire: I Love You Melody IS 6
   Dam: Break of Dawn M0010327
   Owner: Ms Tessa J Collier, Mount John House, Newcastle, Co. Wiclow
   Breeder:Mr Peter Kyne, Newtown, Moycullen, Co. Galway

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Class E – Ridden by rider over 10 and u-16 years

1. Roundstone Heather M0012388
   Sire: Boden Park Finnard S0000899
   Dam: Tooreen Lady M0010368
   Owner: Ms Jeananne Crowley, The Old Rectory, Cleggan Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Jackie Gavin, Kingstown, Clifden, Co. Galway
2. Glenmore Kelly’s Comnmotion M1-372100400017921
   Sire: True Commotion S0001192
   Dam: Glenmore Kelly’s Owen M0011215
   Owner: Mr Francis & Deirdre O’Reilly, Glenmore, Riverstown, Dundalk, Co Louth
   Breeder: Mr Francis & Deirdre O’Reilly, Glenmore, Riverstown, Dundalk, Co Louth
3. Gleann Rua Hoodwink G0002075
   Sire: Abbeyleix Owen S0000496
   Dam: Gleann Rua Morning Mist M0009719
   Owner: Mr Michael & Mrs Mary Connolly, Ross, Rosscahill, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mrs Beatrice Maxwell-Murphy, Gleann Rua House, Taylors Hill, Co. Galway

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Class F – Ridden by rider over 16 and u-21 years

1. Prospect Suzy M0013689
   Sire: Tulira Robuck S0001041
   Dam: Justice Pet M0008616
   Owner: Ms Marjorie Hardiman, “Fourwinds” Creganna Oranmore Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mrs Lucille Smyth-Tarpey, Prospect House, Maree, Oranmore Co Galway
2. Newtown Blossom M1-372100400017750
   Sire: I Love You Melody IS 6
   Dam: Break of Dawn M0010327
   Owner: Ms Tessa J Collier, Mount John House, Newcastle, Co. Wiclow
   Breeder: Mr Peter Kyne, Newtown, Moycullen, Co. Galway
3. Cashelbay Joe G0002816
   Sire: Village King S0000941
   Dam: Mountain Ash M0009746
   Owner: Mr Henry O’Toole, Faulkeeragh, Clifden, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Joe Nee, Tullabrick, Oughterard, Co. Galway

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Class G – Ridden by rider aged 21 years and over

Sponsored by : Mitchell’s Restaurant, Market St., Clifden, Co. Galway

1. Festy Jane M1-372100400016169
   Sire: Ashfield Festy S0000859
   Dam: Shannon Star M0009865
   Owner: Mr Francis Ryan, Fahy Rosscahill Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Gerald Murray, Corry, Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon
2. Celtic Myth M1-372100400014307
   Sire: Earl of Castlefrench S0000918
   Dam: Urrachree Lilly M0012069
   Owner: Ms Mary Hayden, “Church View” Drangan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
   Breeder: Mr Samuel Smyth, 36 Glenone Villas, Portglenone, Co. Antrim BT44 8LQ
3. Venus M0013564
   Sire: Garryhinch Finn S0000974
   Dam: Goldthorn Dolly M0008447
   Owner: Ms Deirdre Ó Laoi, Clonmoylan, Portumna, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Pat Warde, Tiernascragh, Ballycrissane, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

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Class H – Ridden by person 14 yrs & over

1. Rosscon Sunrise S1-372100400002032
   Sire: Templebready Fear Bui S0000880
   Dam: Cooloo Lady M0010642
   Owner: Mr P.J. Watson, Rosscon Farm, Rockfield, Drum, Athlone, Co Roscommon
   Breeder: Mr P.J. Watson, Rosscon Farm, Rockfield, Drum, Athlone, Co Roscommon
2. Shanna Larry S1-372100400003792
   Sire: El Larry 020005188 DE
   Dam: Skousboe Shamrock 026025191
   Owner: Mr Seamus Keady, Shannagurran, Spiddal, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mr Seamus Keady, Shannagurran, Spiddal, Co. Galway
3. Plume De Kezeg UELN03111015 L
   Sire: Janus (RC 71) IS 13
   Dam: Divrumenn 25000191026226
   Owner: Mr Tom Murray, Duntally Stud, Killaclug, Clondrohid, Macroom, Co. Cork
   Breeder: Mr Elevage De Kezeg E.A.R.L Department Morbihan Bretagne

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Class I – Side-Saddle

1. Moorland Bright Star G1-372100400003481
   Sire: Laerkens Cascade Dawn IS 5
   Dam: Star Bright M0009140
   Owner: Ms. Claire Devlin, Old Boley’s, Glencree, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow
   Breeder: Mrs Brigid & Colin Snow, Moorland, Errislannan, Clifden Co Galway
2. Buaile Bobby G1-372100400005555
   Sire: Bobby Sparrow Blue S0001049
   Dam: April Cove M0012701
   Owner: Lucinda Kelly, 18 The Sycamore, Ballyogan Rd, Carrickmines, Dublin 18
   Breeder: Mr. John Durkin, 38 Castleknock Vale, Castleknock, Dublin 15
3. Chilham Equinox BCPSG01553
   Sire: Castle Comet S0001026
   Dam: Chiltern Quota 826023000001330
   Owner: Mrs Margaret Gorton, Magherabeg, Oughterard, Co. Galway
   Breeder: Ms Vanessa Compton, 32, High Street, Great Wilbraham, Cambridge CB1 55D, U.K

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Class J – Rider over 16 and u-21 years

1. Prospect Suzy M0013689
   Sire: Tulira Robuck S0001041
   Dam: Justice Pet M0008616 Owner: Ms Marjorie Hardiman, “Fourwinds” Creganna Oranmore Co. Galway
   Breeder: Mrs Lucille Smyth-Tarpey, Prospect House, Maree, Oranmore, Co Galway
2. Festy Jane M1-372100400016169
   Sire: Ashfield Festy S0000859
   Dam: Shannon Star M0009865
   Owner: Mr Francis Ryan, Fahy Rosscahill Co. Galway
   Breeder:Mr Gerald Murray, Corry, Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon

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Sunday 14th August

CONNEMARA PONY SHOW QUEEN
Venue: Station House Hotel
Time: 8pm
A Rose of Tralee style competition where twenty contestants compete to win the Show Queen Crown.

Monday 15th August

HISTORIC BUS TOUR
Venue: Departs The Showgrounds
Time: 10am
The bus will travel around Connemara and visit the birth places of famous foundation stallions and mares such as Carna Bobby, Callowfeenish and Cuach na Coaille. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Lunch will be provided.

Tuesday 16th August

ICCPS MEETING
Venue: Station House Hotel
Time: 1pm
The International Committee of Connemara Pony Societies will host a conference for delegates to discuss topics relating to the Connemara Pony.

INTERNATIONAL RECEPTION
Venue: Abbeyglen Castle Hotel
Time: 8.30pm
An International reception where overseas breeders will have
the opportunity to meet with Irish breeders in an informal
setting. All are welcome to attend.

Wednesday 17th August

IRISH CONNEMARA GREEN HUNTER
Venue: The Showgrounds
Time: 10am
An exciting new competition for four year old Connemara Ponies.

LOOSE JUMPING FINAL
Venue: The Showgrounds
Time: 2pm
A loose jumping competition for three year old Connemara Ponies.

Thursday 18th August

CONNEMARA PONY SHOW
Venue: The Showgrounds
Time: 8.30am
Admission: Adults €10, OAP’s €5, Children under 12 Free.
The Connemara Pony Show is the highlight of the festival week. Pony enthusiasts will travel from all over the World to view the Connemara Pony Show. The day is made up of a huge range of activities to delight young and old. There will be twenty four in hand classes and ten ridden classes where the best of the breed will be on display. The showgrounds will also play host to a musical ride, best dressed lady competition, dog show, domestic arts, Irish dancing and a few surprise visitors for children.

CONNEMARA PONY SHOWDOWN
Venue: Station House Hotel
Time: 9pm
An evening of entertainment and dancing with live music and
spot prizes.

Friday 19th August

CONNEMARA PONY PERFORMANCE SHOW
Venue: The Showgrounds
Time: 9am
Admission: Adults €10, OAP’s€5, Children under 12 Free.
The Performance Show offers great entertainment to spectators. It features a Puissance competition, working hunter classes, a musical ride, carriage driving, and a parade of champions. New for 2011 is the Clifden High Performance Class which only performance ponies of the highest level have qualified for.

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st August

CONNEMARA PONY SALES
Venue: Clifden Mart
Time: 10am
A catalogue sale of 450 Connemara Ponies. To download a catalogue please visit www.connemaraponysales.com

For more details contact 00 353 95 21861

Connemara Pony stallion Menlo Boy won the 1.10m in the 148cm Open Championship at the Loughrea Agricultural Show against a big field of over twenty-five contestants, with two clear rounds before a jump off against the clock – beating off Dublin qualifier My Dancer and a host of other top circuit performers.

This was Menlo Boy’s third big win this season, with wins at Headford Puissance and Louisberg Open Championship. He is owned by Diamond’s Equestrian Centre in Renvyle, Connemara.