The CPBS is delighted to inform you that the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine has awarded us grants under the Equine Technical Support Scheme (ETS), totalling €258,000. This is an increase of €115,591 on 2024.

Additionally, last week Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) announced €600,00 in breeding grants under the National Breeding Scheme (NBS). The CPBS applied for funding towards this year’s Show and an allocation of €15,000+ was granted for the 2025 Connemara Pony Show, 19^th – 22^nd August.

Further information on NBS Grants will be available in due course.