An International Connemara Pony Conference

On Saturday April 24th 2010
at the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore,
Co Offaly.

9.30am Register / Coffee
9.50am Welcome Address from Mr. John Moran, Chairman of the M.C.P.B.

Morning Session
Chaired by Mr. Eddie Fleming, Former Chairman M.C.P.B.

• 10.00am Starting On The Right Foot
  The latest Shoeing Techniques with Mr.Jeremy Stanley Chairman of the Master Farriers Association.
• 10.30am The Feeding Regime from Birth to Bridle
  Ms. Wendy Conlon Equine Specialist at Teagasc.Athenry.

11.00am Discussion
11.15am Coffee

Mid-Morning Session
Chaired by Mr. Sean Dunne, Former Chairman of the M.C.P.B.

• 11.40am Breeding the Problem Mare and the Advantages / Disadvantages of Natural Cover, A.I. and F.S.
  Ms. Stefania Bucca DV M. Somerton Equine Hospital, Co. Kildare.
• 12.15am A Global Perspective of the Connemara Pony
  Ms. Tuula Pyoria, from Finland Judge and President of the International Committee of Connemara Pony Societies

12.40pm Discussion
1.00pm Lunch

Afternoon Session Chaired by Ms. Katie Miller, Chairperson of the Performance Committee

• 2.00pm The Influence of the Connemara Pony in Sweden from 1968 to 2010
  Nina Gustafson. from Lofty Connemara Pony Stud in Sweden and well known International Judge.
• 2.45pm Producing for Performance
  Ms. Mary McCann, Internationally acclaimed as a Judge – Stud Master – Producer of Champion Connemara Ponies, including Ashfield Bobby Sparrow

3.15pm Discussion

• What the Inspector Should Look for Through The Eyes of a Vet
  Mr.David McCann M.R.C.V.S.

4.15pm Discussion
4.45pm Conference Closes