The CPBS is pleased to announce and invite you all to our Spring Weekend Festival at the Showgrounds

Saturday 29^th March

8am - All Ireland Farriery Competition

Display of skill and precision as Ireland’s top farriers compete in this highly regarded event. Kindly organised and ran by Bryan & Niamh O'Halloran. Held in the CPBS Showgrounds

Sunday 30th March

12pm - Renowned Connemara breeder Mrs. Bridget Lee will give an insightful talk on the importance of the mare line in breeding, with some of her exceptional mares on display.

In hand Demonstration – Cathy Snow-Coyne, of Moorland Connemara Ponies will give the public a valuable talk on showing your pony in hand, with 2024 Clifden Supreme Champion, Cabra Jane, owned by Bryan and Niamh O’Halloran.

Dressage Demonstration – Class 1 Connemara Pony Stallion Avalon Outkast and rider Michelle Gilligan will give a dressage demonstration. Avalon Outkast placed 5^th at the Dublin Horse Show Ridden Stallion Class as a four-year-old and has proved very successful across various disciplines to date.

1pm - Annual Stallion Parade - Beautiful Connemara stallions will be on display ahead of the breeding season.

Stallion Entry Deadline: Thursday, March 20^th. Enter online here: https://itsplainsailing.com/org/cpbs#event-57837

Overnight Stables are available for Saturday night, with arrivals between 6-7 PM at €30 per stallion. Spaces are limited, so prebook here: https://itsplainsailing.com/org/cpbs#event-57838