Equestrian ➤ Ponies ➤ In Hand Ponies, Mares, Foals & Young Stock
Sun 17th Aug 2025
THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & BALLINASLOE SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT
THE CONNEMARA THREE YEAR OLD FILLY ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Sponsored by: Parkmore Stables Ballinasloe & Fr Christy McCormack
RULES AND CONDITIONS
- This championship is confined to Registered Connemara Three year Old Fillies. The progeny of Registered Connemara Sire & Registered Connemara Dam.
- Exhibitors In both the Qualifier and the Final must have the CPBS Passport ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
- More than one Filly may be selected at any qualifying Show to compete in the Final providing the judges & the ISA agree the standard of warrant such selection.
- One of the Judges at the final must be from CPBS judges list.
- The Qualifying Exhibitor must fill out their own Qualifying Card at each Qualifying Show.
These rules should be read in conjunction with the I.S.A. rules. Entry fee to Qualifying show €15 to Final €30 No entries permitted on day of event. FINAL Ballinasloe Show Sunday 28th September 2025
Equestrian - Opening Notes
Exhibitors please note:
- Numbers will not be sent out but can be collected in the Horse Secretary Tent on the morning of the Show.
- Horse boxes and Trailers, please follow road signs and Stewards directions on show day.
- It is a requirement for all equines to travel with their passports.
- Equine premises number must accompany all entries.
- While every effort has been made to avoid clashing, events on Show Day may cause classes to run late.
- Competitiors are asked to be on time.
- Lead Rein classes must be led by a person over 16 years of age (no age limit for the child on horse's back)
- Riding independently classes (child must be 5 years old)
- Inhand classes (child must be 5 years old)
- Working Hunter over fences under 300mm (child must be 6 years old)
Note: Juniors- Don't forget to look at Junior classes in other sections of the show
NO CARRIAGE DRIVING THIS YEAR
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HORSE AND PONY TIMETABLE 2025
RING
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TIME
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CLASSES
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1
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9:30am
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Ridden Hunters
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2:30pm
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Racehorse to Riding Horse
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2
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9:30am
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Ridden Pony (Equitation)
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3
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9:30am
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Working Hunter Pony Jump Phase
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2:30pm
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Working Hunter Novice class followed by Open Class
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4
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9:30am
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Working Hunter Pony Show Phase
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2pm
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Lead Rein and Fancy Dress
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5
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10am
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In Hand Pony; Breeding & Young Stock, Connemara, Kerry Bog and Welsh
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2pm
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Miniature Horses
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6
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10am
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Mares & Foals
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3pm
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Young Horses
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PLEASE NOTE: Rings will begin on time. Please be on time for your classes to keep things moving. It is up to competitiors to be at the ring for the start of their classes. Rings and times are subject to change.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
- Horse riding is a dangerous sport and all competitors in ridden classes are strongly advised, for their own safety, to wear appropriate head gear which complies to up-to-date safety standards.
- Exhibitors are advised to ensure that their public liability policy covers the exhibition of livestock at Public Shows.
- On arrival at the showground the driver and one handler per vehicle will be admitted free. All other passengers must pay.
- Horse Boxes & Lorries only in Equestrian Parking Area.
In Hand Ponies, Mares, Foals & Young Stock - Opening Notes
- FIGHTING COCKS PERPETUAL CUP for the Champion In Hand Pony
Hunter Ponies: Mares, Foals & Youngstock
Connemara Ponies, Kerry Bog Ponies and Welsh Ponies
- Lead Rein classes must be led by a person over 16 years of age (no age limit for the child on horse's back)
- Riding independently classes (child must be 5 years old)
- Inhand classes (child must be 5 years old)
- Working Hunter over fences under 300mm (child must be 6 years old)
Ring 5 at 10am